Why do emoticons show in black and white on my LG F7?

[AC Question]

Why do emoticons show in black and white on LG F7

I recently downloaded a keyboard app with emoticons and they don't appear in color, either sending or receiving. This has always been an issue though. All smiley faces also appeared in black and white before downloading the app

 

[Golfdriver97]

Re: Why do emoticons show in black and white on LG F7

Welcome to Android Central. It might be possible the OS that you have doesn't recognize emoticons.

 

[Intrest Borges]

Re: Why do emoticons show in black and white on LG F7

What can be done about this

 

[Intrest Borges]

Re: Why do emoticons show in black and white on LG F7

What can I do about this

 

[Golfdriver97]

Re: Why do emoticons show in black and white on LG F7

To be honest, I am not sure what can be done.

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