Just in case none of the previous apps that enabled Japanese Emoji were what you were looking for, we have yet another option for you. This latest in what seems like a never ending quest to have emoji icons is called “Spell Number – Emoji for FREE” and just like the name implies, this app is indeed listed for free.
So, go ahead and download away. Just remember, after the app has been installed you will need to enable to icons.
- Launch the app and enter the number 9876543.21
- After you enter the above number, return to the home screen
- Then go to Setting -> General -> Keyboard -> International Keyboards -> Japanese
- Then simply flip the switch for Emoji to the on position.

April 27th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
this is not working for me on my iphone and i have the latest version update 2.2.1
May 18th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
The number has changed. The new number is: 91929394.59
June 28th, 2009 at 9:34 am
What the app lauch ??can you made it more clear you mean search
June 29th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Thank You!!! 91929394.59 worked 4 me..:)
July 7th, 2009 at 3:21 am
Thanks 91929394.59 worked for me ????????????lol
July 19th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
OH MAN..THIS SHIT S AMAZING..LOVIN IT..
July 29th, 2009 at 2:07 am
Sweet!
July 30th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
91929394.59 worked! Thx!!!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
I’ve tried this and it works visually on my phone but my emails and texts received are not emoticons, just blocks or other weird not happy faces. Any suggestions as to why this is? Is there something else that DOES work on the receiver’s end? Thanks
August 5th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
OH MAH GOD. I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS TODAY AND I LOVE IT. IT MAKES MY VULVA SWEAT AND MAKES ME HORNY
August 17th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
LOSERS. Pay a dollar and support the people who made the app. LAMEASS FREELOADERS.
August 21st, 2009 at 2:00 pm
there’s no reason to call anyone a “loser”. no one made an app that invented the emoji. it’s already on the phone, just not activated. it’s not like we’re ripping someone off by finding free ways to activate the emoji. get your facts straight.
August 30th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
love it love love it!! Thank you
September 24th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
This still works! Very unique!
October 7th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
To have $1 to spare-
get ur facts straight. All those people who charge .99 to get the emotions are actually the ppl ripping us off by charging a dollar for something all ready on the phone. The only thing that’s different between this and the .99 one is the one u pay for “unlocks” the emoji automatically vs. Spell number u enter a number to unlock. Idiot. U deserve to pay the dollar to the scammers
October 17th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
I actually entered a different number, and it worked just fine.
December 22nd, 2009 at 8:31 am
does it work with the itouch?
January 26th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
WHAT IS LAUNCH THE APP? WHERE DO YOU ENTER THOSE NUMBERS?
February 7th, 2010 at 12:45 am
To enable Emoji for FREE, you could also do this: (works 100%)
1. Download Todew Lite
2. Create a task called "Emoji" (without quotes).
3. Follow on-screen instructions.
May 10th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
This may be old, but wanted to confirm this app still works on iphone os 4.0 beta 3. However, there is an emoji keyboard separately. Its no longer under Japanese.
September 7th, 2010 at 12:20 am
I can't find that either. Anyone?
September 7th, 2010 at 12:20 am
Yes, the Emoji keyboard is not under Japanese, but there is nowhere to put the code.
January 2nd, 2011 at 10:29 pm
I tried downloading Emoji to the iPad and it will not work. There isn't a place to put the number either. I was able to install it on my iTouch thought. Cool.