How do I disable auto emojis when I text using Verizon Messages ?

[hstegall]

I have already updated the Messaging+ app and unchecked the auto-emoji option, but whenever I send or receive ":)" it comes back as an emoji. Can anyone assist me with this?

[vzw_customer_support]

hstegall,

I apologize if the emoji function is not a setting you'd like enabled. In review of all features and settings for the Keyboards, it doesn't have one to disable them. Have you tried changing the Keyboard input completely?

AdaS_VZW
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[hstegall]

Are you referring to the Swipe and Samsung Keyboard input options?

[vzw_customer_support]

We want you to have the best option that is right for your needs! We were referring to the few different keyboards on by default like Swipe and Samsung Keyboard. There is also a variety of keyboard options also available through the Google Play Store.


Thank you,

YaleK_VZW

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[hstegall]

I have used multiple keyboard inputs and applications however whenever I send or receive ":)" it's automatically converted into an emoji, despite whatever settings I have enabled or disabled.

Has anyone else been able to send/receive these smileys without then being converted on messages+? I know the Samsung loaded messaging app doesn't auto convert them to emojis but I would prefer to stick with Verizon's messaging.

Thank you! 🙂

[vzw_customer_support]

Thanks for the insight. Have you attempted to disable smart emojis? This may be turned off through Verizon Messages, Menu ( top left hand corner) , Settings.

YosefT_VZW
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[hstegall]

Yes, and even when the smart emojis aren't enabled they still appear when I

send or receive written out smileys.

On Feb 20, 2015 1:54 PM, "Verizon Wireless Customer Support" <

[vzw_customer_support]

hstegall,

It sounds like you are doing all the right things. This is definitely odd! Do the emoji show up only when you are using Verizon Messages? Do they still come up when using the stock text messaging app in the phone?

SandyS_VZW
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[hstegall]

The emojis only appear when I use Verizon Messages. The stock text

messaging app doesn't auto convert the smileys, rather it leaves ":)" as it

appears both when I send or receive them.

[nikiishh]

was the issue ever resolved because I'm having the same issue? I can't find where you can even disable the emoji to begin with....I only see something for smart emoji?