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This wikiHow teaches you how to reset your current Bitmoji avatar to create a new one from scratch.
Steps
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Open the Bitmoji app. It’s the green icon with a white winking chat bubble on the home screen or in the app drawer.
- This method will delete your current Bitmoji so you can create a new one. It’s not possible to have two Bitmoji avatars connected to one account.
- If you’re new to Bitmoji, see How to Use Bitmoji.
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Tap the gear icon. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.Advertisement
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Tap Reset Avatar. A confirmation message will appear.
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Tap OK to confirm. You’ll be redirected to the gender selection screen so you can start anew.
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Select a gender. You won’t be able to change this later without resetting your account.[1]
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Select a Bitmoji style. Choose a Bitmoji or Bitstrips Style avatar. Here’s the difference between the two:
- Bitmoji-style is simpler and more cartoonish.
- Bitstrips-style has more customization options and looks a little bit more realistic.
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Customize your Bitmoji’s face and hair. As you tap through features, the preview of your avatar will update. Tap the arrow at the top-right corner of the screen to continue through options until you reach the “Save and Pick Outfit” screen.
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Tap Save and Pick Outfit.
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Select an outfit. Tapping an outfit will display a preview of your avatar wearing that outfit.
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Tap the checkmark at the top-right corner of the screen to save your character. Your new Bitmoji is ready to use.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I attach a bitmoji to a text message?Community AnswerYou need to get the bitmoji keyboard on your phone settings. If it’s an iPhone, go to Settings-->General--> Keyboard--> Keyboards, add a new keyboard. Add Bitmoji from there.
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QuestionHow can I make my Bitmoji have long hair?Trinity GCommunity AnswerIf your current Bitmoji is in "Bitmoji Style" you cannot have long hair. If you change your Bitmoji to "Bitstrips Style" you will be able to change the hair length.
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QuestionHow do I change my Bitmoji on a computer?CamissoniaCommunity AnswerYou cannot change your Bitmoji on a computer. It will have to be done through the app.
Tips
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You can edit your Bitmoji’s face, body, and outfit at any time. Just open the Bitmoji app and tap the Edit icon (a person’s head with a pencil) at the top of the screen.Thanks
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If you use Snapchat, link Bitmoji with Snapchat so you can add Bitmoji to your snaps.Thanks