Today’s lesson, I will show you how to make your Android device look
and operate like an
Apple iPhone or an Apple iPad. Why in the world
would you want to make your awesome
Android device look like an iPhone? I
have no idea! You people make me sick! LOL. No,
but seriously, it can
be a fun little prank to play on your friends and family. I won’t judge
you…
Being able to completely customize your android devices is one of the
many reasons why the
Android OS is so great!
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Launch the Android Market or rather the “Google Play Store” as it is now being called
2. Click the Search button at the top right and search for the app “Espier Launcher”
3. Download & Install the “Espier Launcher” app [
Market Link]
4. Click the Home button and click on the “Espier Launcher”. Also be sure to check the box next to “use by default”.
5. That’s it!
You’ll
find that this app actually works fairly well in imitating the iOS user
interface. In fact, Espier even functions like an iPhone–swipe left to
search your phone, create folders by dragging app icons over each other,
swipe up to reveal the multitasking toolbar, and view notification
counts on messages and missed calls.
Looking to make your Android
Tablet look like an Apple iPad? Espier Launcher HD is the version
available for Android Tablet devices. [
Market Link]
Here are some additional tips for navigating Espier Launcher:
*
If you have an older Android phone, the interface might be a little
laggy, but can be improved by tapping the menu button, Preferences, and
unchecking animation effects.
* To uninstall an app from the home screen, tap an hold an app icon, and hit the X.
* To rearrange apps, tap and hold any app and drag the icons to the desired location.
*
Close running apps by swiping up from the bottom of the screen,
long-press an icon, and tap the minus sign on any apps you want to shut
down.
* To make Espier Launcher your default interface, tap the
home button, check the box next to “use by default for this action,” and
tap Espier Launcher.
