You can do this nifty little trick using Focus mode. Here’s how.
How to Add Emojis to Your iPhone Status Bar
To add an emoji to your iPhone status bar, you will need to update your iPhone to iOS 15 or later, so you can access the Focus feature.
To add an emoji to your iPhone status bar, go to Settings > Focus. Next, tap the add (+) button in the upper-right corner of the screen. Then, tap Custom to.
Select any of the available emoji options. As of writing, there are 25 Focus icons that you can add to your iPhone status bar. Alongside the normal ones, like the heart and smiley, you can also select options like a stethoscope, lightbulb, a fork and knife, and a paw print.
Then, name your new Focus setting. Bear in mind that while the name won’t appear on your iPhone status bar, it can appear in other places. So, if you want to play it safe, try to keep it PG.
While you can pick a color during the icon selection process, you won’t be able to see this once the emoji is in your status bar. However, the emoji will appear in that color on your iPhone’s Lock Screen.
Then, customize the Focus setting to choose who and what apps can send you notifications while you’re using it. Alternatively, you can also just click Everyone for everything if you aren’t really concerned about the features and just want the emoji.
Afterward, tap Done and enable the Focus mode by toggling on the button next to your custom Focus mode name. Once enabled, your Focus Emoji will appear on your iPhone status bar and on the Lock Screen.
Adding an emoji is only one of the cool things that you can do with Focus on your iPhone. If you are linked to other Apple devices, such as a Mac or iPad, your chosen emoji will also appear on their respective status bars as well.
Keep Things Fun With Your iPhone
For some of us, our mobile phones are reminders of our dependence on technology. However, we sometimes forget how they have also enabled creativity, connection, and community like never before. With a cute little emoji, iPhone users can be reminded that life isn’t that bad.