In June, Google rolled out a major feature drop update for Pixel phones, known as the June Feature Drop. The release includes an impressive collection of 22 new features, among which are two extensively anticipated additions: Cinematic Wallpapers and Emoji Wallpapers. Google also teased the Emoji Wallpaper feature during Google I/O event held on May 10. Well, this feature is exclusive to Google Pixel phones which is now available on some Pixel phones through the recent Pixel Feature Drop update.
But there is an alternative way to get the Emoji Wallpapers feature on any Android phone. Yes, you can use an unofficial method to use this feature on different versions of Android. So, if you want to use Pixel's Emoji Wallpaper on your Android device, this guide is for you.
Download the Emoji Workshop Wallpaper APK
If you’re on Android 14 Beta 3, you should see a new category called " Emoji Workshop" in the " Wallpapers" section inside Wallpaper and Style. However, if you don’t see it, you need to manually install it on Android device running Android 13 and above.
How to Create Emoji Wallpapers on any Android phone
Note: You can get Emoji wallpaper on any Android smartphone running Android 13 or above. We tested this on OnePlus 11 and Samsung Galaxy 22, and the feature worked perfectly. You might not be able to view the preview on some phones while setting up the Emoji wallpaper but don't worry about it.
1. Touch and hold on your phone's homescreen and tap > Wallpaper & style > Change wallpaper > Emoji Workshop.
2. Here, you can edit Emoji, pick a Pattern, and choose a Color to customize your Emoji wallpaper. Additionally, you can also use the Randomise feature until you find a pattern you like.
3. Right now, there are only five patterns to choose from - Mosaic, Lotus, Stacks, Sprinkle, and Prism - and 20 colors to choose from. However, you can't pick a custom color, which is odd. These wallpapers are also interactive, reacting to screen touches and taps.
4. Once you finish the customizations, tap on the Checkmark button.
5. Select where to use the Emoji wallpaper on your Home screen or Home and lock screens.
6. When your wallpaper looks right, tap Set wallpaper.
7. Done!
That’s it! The process is as simple as choosing premade wallpaper, with just a few more steps. So, have fun creating as many emoji wallpapers as you can! If you have any queries, please leave them in the comments section.