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How to use AR stickers on the Google Pixel or Pixel 2
June 17, 2025
Alongside the announcement of thePixel 2andPixel 2 XL, Google unveiled AR Stickers: augmented reality objects that you’re able to drop into your photos that take advantage of the company’s newARCoreplatform. We haven’t heard much about these stickers since the phones launched in October, but we’re happy to report that they’re finally here. Google just recentlyannouncedthat it’s rolling the feature out to all Pixel devices runningAndroid 8.1 Oreo.
If you want to learn how to use AR Stickers, you’ve come to the right place!
A few things you should know before we get started:
Once your phone has been updated to Android 8.1, you’ll automatically receive an update in the Play Store that enables AR Stickers in your camera app.
Here’s how to use AR Stickers:
From here, you can reposition any sticker you’ve already placed by dragging it to another area. You can also resize stickers with a pinch-to-zoom gesture. If you’d like to remove a sticker, tap on the one you’d like to remove, then tap the trash icon at the top right of your screen. To delete all stickers, tap on an empty area to deselect any stickers, then tap the trash icon.
There are only a few sticker packs available at launch, but they’re all pretty great. TheStar Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedipack consists of porgs, BB-8, R2-D2, a First Order Stormtrooper, BB-9E, and even an AT-M6. The Stranger Things pack features all the main characters from the show, plus a Demogorgon. There are also Foodmojis (3D emojis based on food), 3D Text stickers, and a miscellaneous category with boom box, money, and champagne stickers.
I think the best thing about these stickers is that some of the characters will interact with each other. For instance, if you place Eleven next to a Demogorgon, they’ll engage in a short battle.
Google says it will release more AR Stickers in the future, so you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled “around the changing seasons, holidays, and big pop culture moments.”
Have you used AR Stickers yet? How are you liking them?
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