Mirror is a free app for download on Android and iPhone (iOS) that lets you create stickers with your face for use on WhatsApp. The app uses the phone's camera to detect the user's physical characteristics and automatically create avatars, which can be customized with accessories. Subsequently, the tool creates packages with various themes that can be imported by the messenger and sent to their friends and groups via online chat.
In the following tutorial, check out how to download and use the Mirror app to create custom stickers with your face and upload on WhatsApp. The procedure was performed on an iPhone 8 with iOS 12, but the similar walkthrough on the back of Google's mobile app.
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How to create WhatsApp stickers with your face with the Mirror app
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Step 1. Install the Mirror app on your mobile. When you first open it, agree to the app's terms of use and tap "Continue". Then allow the app to access the camera;
Accept the terms of use and allow camera access Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora
Step 2. Use the icon in the upper left corner of the screen to switch between the front and back camera of the phone. Position your face where indicated and take a selfie. Mirror will then automatically avatar your face. If you want, you can customize the hair and beard or add accessories like glasses and hat. After making the desired adjustments, tap "Earn stickers";
Take a photo and customize your avatar Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora
Step 3. The Mirror app ask you to invite your friends to try the app, install keyboard and add stickers on iMessage. Always tap "Save" in the upper right corner of the screen. If you wish, you can edit your face by tapping the button in the upper left corner;
Creating your face stickers Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora
Step 4. To install the sticker packages on WhatsApp, go to the "Stickers package" tab and tap "Add to WhatsApp" below the desired package. Finally, confirm the installation of the stickers by tapping "Save";
Adding sticker pack to WhatsApp Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora
Step 5. To access the stickers, open a WhatsApp conversation and tap the cone next to the text field. Now open the stickers tab and tap the package icon at the top.
Sending stickers on WhatsApp Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora
Ready! Take advantage of tips on using the Mirror app to create your own face stickers for use on WhatsApp.
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