How To Turn Android Smartphone Into An iPhone

Posted on Feb 18 2012 - 3:37pm by Muhammad Usman Butt

Turning an Android smartphone into something like an iPhone or a Windows Phone (or vice versa) is a very common type of customization that people like to do. It lets them enjoy the functionality of one mobile platform while having the looks of another. Although I am not at all a fan of such customization, if you’re the type who wishes to make their Android look like an iPhone, this post is for you.
Before we get down to the three most common methods to get the iPhone look on Android, consider this: if you want the true iPhone look, you’ll have to get yourself an iPhone. No launcher/ROM/customization will ever nail the iOS look, and the better ones that are available are, well, well-intentioned but still far away from looking like iOS.

Method #1: Get ADW/GO Launcher

The most common and safest way to get an iPhone-like look on Android is to download, install a launchers like ADW or GO. Both pack their own set of unique features, but have one common aspect: theming. You can download a wide variety of themes (originals, clones, mash-ups, whatever floats your boat) that give your device a distinct look.

Despite being the easiest and most configurable method, we aren’t big fans of it. Firstly, because the free themes aren’t of good quality and the paid ones cost more than full-fledged apps. Secondly, because these are, well, themes that are added on top of a launcher; they aren’t made from the ground-up and that is exactly why you’ll find lots of rough edges.

Download ADW.Launcher for Android [Market Link]
Download GO Launcher for Android [Market Link]
There are dozens upon dozens of iPhone themes. Search for “iPhone ADW/Go launcher themes” on Android Market.

Method #2: Get Espier Launcher

The last method is similar to Method #1 in that it involves a launcher. The difference here is that Espier Launcher was developed from the ground up to look and work like Springboard on iOS. Unlike the themes on ADW/GO, Espier comes with Spotlight-like search, Folders, “jiggly mode”, uninstall-in-one-click and more!

Download Espier Launcher for Android [Market Link]

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A gadget lover, social Web analyst and a tech guide by passion. An accountant by profession.

3 Comments so far. Feel free to join this conversation.

  1. Dhawal D February 18, 2012 at 4:25 pm - Reply

    Or.. get an iPhone ;)

  2. iPhone 5 February 18, 2012 at 11:05 pm - Reply

    oh well i will get an iPhone 5 :D

  3. Naseem February 19, 2012 at 10:07 am - Reply

    OMG thats gr8… i was searching for the same thing. its to easy for my android phone to b converted into iphone.. thnx alot

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