Sending emojis through a Java-based Telegram Bot: What's the trick?

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Hey everyone! I’m working on a Telegram bot using Java and I’ve hit a snag. I can’t figure out how to make my bot send emojis. :confused:

I tried using unicode and even gave the emoji-java library a shot, but no luck so far. The emojis just won’t show up in the messages.

Has anyone cracked this puzzle before? What’s the secret to getting those little faces and symbols to appear in Telegram messages sent from a Java bot?

I’d really appreciate any tips or code snippets that could help me out. Thanks in advance for your help, fellow coders!

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hey markseeker91, i ran into this issue too! wat worked for me was using the String.format() method with unicode escape sequences. like this: String.format(“\u1F600 Hello!”) for a smiley face. make sure ur using UTF-8 encoding too. good luck!

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I’ve dealt with this exact problem in my Telegram bot projects. The key is to use the correct character encoding throughout your application. Make sure your project is set to use UTF-8 encoding in your IDE and build settings.

For sending emojis, I found that using the actual Unicode characters in your strings works best. You can copy-paste emojis directly into your Java code like this:

String message = “Hello! Here’s a rocket: :rocket:”;

If you’re having trouble with copy-pasting, you can also use Unicode escape sequences:

String message = “Hello! Here’s a rocket: \uD83D\uDE80”;

Just remember to send your messages using the sendMessage method from the Telegram Bot API, passing these Unicode strings directly. This approach has always worked reliably for me across different platforms and devices.

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I encountered a similar challenge with my Telegram bot project. The solution that worked for me was ensuring proper Unicode handling throughout the entire pipeline. First, confirm that your Java source files are saved with UTF-8 encoding. Then, when sending messages, use the sendMessage method from the TelegramBot API and pass the Unicode characters directly in the text. For example:

sendMessage.setText(“Hello! Here’s a smiley: :grinning:”);

This approach bypasses the need for external libraries. Remember to escape the backslashes in your Java strings. If you’re still facing issues, double-check your bot’s token and ensure you have the latest version of the Telegram Bot API for Java.