Is it possible to install iOS on an Android phone?

Probably, many users have always dreamed of installing iOS on Android and evaluating it in action, enjoying the beauty and contours of the Apple operating system. Or you noticed that not all applications from the App Store are available on Google Play. Of course, there are a large number of analogues of such programs, but I still want to try the software from the Apple store. True, the Apple device is quite expensive. That's why the question arises: is there a way to install firmware with Apple's operating system on Android? It will not be possible to completely port the Apple OS, but thanks to the so-called emulators, a unique opportunity to install iOS on Android still exists.

What is an emulator?

Before you begin the installation process itself, you need to familiarize yourself with the initial terms. So, an emulator is a computer program that allows you to recreate (emulate) the operation of another operating system or environment so that it can be run on an existing device. For example, there are Android emulators for personal computers that allow PC users to run games and applications from Google Play. Now a similar opportunity has become available to users of Android gadgets who want to install iOS on them. Let's look at all the existing ways to run or emulate iOS on Android devices.

Start installation

Step by step installation:

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We connect the smartphone to the computer. Among the suggested items, you need to select “ USB debugging ”.
All operating system files must be copied to a memory card, and from it to the PC.
After this, you need to turn off the phone, remove the battery from it and insert a card with an IOS zip archive on it. Unfortunately, there will be no link where to download the operating system; it cannot be found on any official website, and besides, craftsmen create different versions for each device.
Then, you need to do a Factory Reset on the device. To do this, just hold down all the keys (or a combination of them) on the gadget in the off state. The navigation tool is the volume buttons.
After the reset, you need to start installing the operating system from the same menu as Factory Reset. To do this, you need to specify the archive with the installed operating system.
The installation process may take a long time. After finishing, you need to do a Factory Reset again.
The last step is to start the device. This process takes about 20 minutes. If the screen lights up and the start menu of the operating system appears, this is a sign that you were able to install IOS7 on Android.
In case of freezing or incorrect operation, you can try to install Android from a backup copy, but if this does not work, then there is a direct route to the service center.

Options without installing an operating system

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Many users who are wondering whether it is possible to install iOS on Android should find out that there is a way to change the appearance of the operating system without interfering with the software. That's enough for this.

This small improvement turns the device into something like an iPhone. However, only 2 methods are suitable for full use - the one described above or purchasing a gadget from Apple. In any case, everyone chooses for themselves: to take a risk and try, or simply use substitutes.

Complex shell

Not long ago, Apple released a new iOS7 for their iPhones and iPads, but one developer managed to “shovel” the interface into the Android shell even before the official release.

Again, this is not the iOS firmware for Android, but just the appearance of your system. By the way, even very cute. All you need to do is download the .apk file, enable “Install from unknown sources” in “Settings” and install the application. At any time you can delete it or switch to your native launcher. It’s worth making a reservation: this shell is only available to owners of Android version 4 or higher. For everyone else, it is recommended to install separate components (more on this in the next section).

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The most basic:

you can customize the grid of desktops;
there is a special dock for selected applications;
you can change the size of widgets;
you can change system icons;
you can create directories.

Other launchers:

iOS 6 – , .
iOS 7 – , .
iOS 8 – .

Preparatory work before installing iOS

First, you need to clean your device from viruses and remove all unnecessary applications. After that, reset the gadget to factory settings (installations - restore and reset - reset settings).

It is also important to make a backup copy of the firmware and learn how to roll back in case of unforeseen circumstances. The shell must be updated to version no lower than 2.3. All this will increase the likelihood that the installation of iOS on Android will be successful. It is important to remember that in case of unsuccessful manipulations, you can simply turn the device into a piece of furniture, which will not be helped by anything other than contacting repairmen.

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Customizing Android for iPhone

For users who are somewhat closer to iOS and prefer it, but can’t flash Android like an iPhone or simply don’t want to, you can try to make the system’s graphical shell as close as possible to the iPhone.

To do this, you can use special launchers and a couple of applications. All this can be found on Google Play and installed as a regular application.

Stylized launchers

By searching the Play Market, you can find the following solutions:

xOS Launcher. This program will replace the standard launcher of your system with one stylized for iOS 9. Judge for yourself how similar the appearance is to the original:
Features include:
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- small size;
ease of setup and management;
light load on the system.

In addition, there is support for themes directly from the settings.

OS10 Launcher. The utility allows you to emulate iOS 10 on your Android. It looks like this:
The advantages of the application are:
possibility of personalization;
automatic sorting (analogous to resetting the iOS desktop);
search in folders.
OS11 Phone X. A launcher that demonstrates the appearance of Apple's latest operating system.
This application is the most functional. In addition to a convenient user interface, it can:
- protect your data;
choose a topic you like;
set up Face ID unlocking (of course, it doesn’t work the same way on the iPhone X, but in good lighting it works almost instantly).

It is worth understanding that the launcher will not be able to change the appearance of the menu, the notification shade, the internal appearance of applications and much more in the system.

So is it possible to install iOS on Android? Unfortunately, the answer is no. But you can try to make your smartphone look even more like an iPhone by downloading several applications.

Add-on applications

In the Google application store you can find individual iOS components and install them on your smartphone. Nothing prevents you from taking components from different versions of the operating system.

For example, you can simultaneously install the status bar from the 9th OS, the lock screen from the 10th, and the control center and keyboard from the 11th. We will now consider just such a set, paying attention to the main functions of each application.

Control Panel (status bar).
icons for quickly enabling/disabling various functions;
brief information about the status of the phone;
call by swiping from bottom to top.
Password Screen Lock.
ability to set an unlock password;
There are different themes to choose from;
possibility of installing wallpaper.
iOS 11 Control Center.
adding and removing controls;
smartphone interface control buttons;
adding applications to the quick launch menu.
Simple Style iOS 11 (keyboard).
work with all applications and instant messengers;
minimalistic design from Apple;
ability to install add-ons.

This is only a small part of the results that Play Market produces. You can use them, or you can look for other options.

Users who still want to further customize the device are strongly recommended to make a backup copy. All of the above applications are harmless and cannot harm your device in any way, but if you find their functionality not enough and you decide to install custom firmware, a backup is simply necessary.

Instructions for installing applications in IPA format on iOS devices:

Connect your iPhone to your computer. If required, confirm trust to this computer.
Download the IPA installation file of the desired game/application from the iOS applications section
Download and open the PC application Cydia Impactor from saurik - this application will install the application on your iDevice.
Go to the application. You will see a window like this:
Drag and drop the desired IPA file into this window. The application will ask you to enter your AppleID login (this is the mail to which your App Store, iTunes and iCloud are linked, usually this is iCloud mail). Enter it.
Next, the application will ask you to enter the application password created in your account (see the next paragraph). Don't be alarmed, it's completely safe. Your data is not saved anywhere and is used only to sign the installation file directly on your PC, and will also be sent to Apple to confirm the certificate. Enter the password:
We log in to the AppleID website and create a password for applications as indicated on the screenshots (if there are no application passwords, then you need to enable two-factor authentication):
Then paste the received password into the window from step 6 and press OK.
Then the installation process will begin; if you are using a Mac, a message may appear asking you to save the key in your keychain. Allow this action by clicking “Allow”
Once the installation is complete, the application will appear on your iDevice. But when you launch it, it will write that this application was created by an unreliable developer, that is, by you. To fix this, follow step 9.
Go to Settings, select General, scroll to the bottom and wait 5 seconds. The “Profiles and device management” option will appear. In the “DEVELOPER SOFTWARE” sub-item, find your Apple ID login and click on it. Click on the blue “Trust” sign. In the window that opens, click on the red “Trust” button. Wait until the download completes and the “Verified” message appears next to the installed application. Now you can open the installed application.
Remember that this certificate is valid for 7 days and after this time has expired you will have to go through the same procedure again.

For those who didn’t understand anything or something went wrong, watch the video instructions:

It really works.

Are you tired of waiting for jailbreak to come out? Do you want to install third-party apps not from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad? There is a solution. Zestia is an analogue of Cydia with unofficial programs that work on devices without jailbreak.

In addition, the application contains a certain list of hacked applications with endless in-app purchases, which is not encouraged by the developers.

Attention : the application is unofficial (Chinese), so you do it at your own peril and risk. Third-party certificates allow you to send user data to foreign servers. By using this software, you jeopardize not only the safety of your personal information, but also the reliability of financial transactions made from your smartphone.