AfterDawn: Tech news
AfterDawn > News > Video Daily: Android OS running on first-gen iPhone

Video Daily: Android OS running on first-gen iPhone

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 22 Apr 2010 12:01 User comments (8)

Video Daily: Android OS running on first-gen iPhone iPhone Dev Team member "planetbeing" has released a video today showing off a huge accomplishment, the Android OS running on a first-gen iPhone.
The hack is currently still in alpha stages, but planetbeing says it should get the ball rolling, and that it will be an "easy port forward to the iPhone 3G." Users with the latest iteration, the iPhone 3GS, will probably not even get to test the second OS for some time, however.

Making the video even more notable is that the device is running both the iPhone OS and Android, working like "Bootcamp" does on Mac computers, allowing for booting of multiple operating systems.

Watch the video, it's pretty incredible.

<Chinese iPhone sales see incredible growth >Streaming baseball headed to the PS3
Previous Next  

8 user comments

122.4.2010 00:08
KillerBug
Send private message to this user
AfterDawn Addict

Wow...in a year or two, the iPhone will be as good as the droid eris is today!

222.4.2010 01:14
Pop_Smith
Send private message to this user
Senior Member

That's pretty awesome. When they develop an easy-install tool, similar to how unlocking is now, for installing Android I wonder what the impact will be on the number of Android users.

322.4.2010 10:03
xyqo
Send private message to this user
Senior Member

HAVE THAT CRAPPLE. I really do think this is one of the best hack in mobile phone history. I killerbug agrees ur prob the only person that hates apple more than I do.

422.4.2010 11:16
tobi2yul
Inactive

Originally posted by Pop_Smith:
 That's pretty awesome. When they develop an easy-install tool, similar to how unlocking is now, for installing Android I wonder what the impact will be on the number of Android users.
very true. I was considering getting another android phone after my current g1 but its slightly tempting to get an iphone just to simulate android OS.

522.4.2010 12:01
unitygain
Send private message to this user
Newbie

birng it on , I'm soon to inherit my wifes old 3g due to her contract being up and her getting the new and improved 4g when it hits the market so this will give me something to play around with.

good on yee sir !!

622.4.2010 12:22
andmill11
Send private message to this user
Senior Member

Originally posted by xyqo:
 HAVE THAT CRAPPLE. I really do think this is one of the best hack in mobile phone history. I killerbug agrees ur prob the only person that hates apple more than I do.
You do realize an apple dev team member made the hack.. right?

722.4.2010 13:03
DVDBack23
Send private message to this user
Staff Member

Originally posted by andmill11:
Originally posted by xyqo:
 HAVE THAT CRAPPLE. I really do think this is one of the best hack in mobile phone history. I killerbug agrees ur prob the only person that hates apple more than I do.
You do realize an apple dev team member made the hack.. right?
iPhone Dev Team does not work for Apple :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_Dev_Team

827.4.2010 09:34
iz0nlee
Send private message to this user
Newbie

of course, its so youll buy a iphone to hack it instead of a HTC or similar with android already on it; isnt it?

Comments have been disabled for this article.

Latest news

Android 16 will launch sooner than expected Android 16 will launch sooner than expected (01 Nov 2024 6:45)
Google announced that upcoming Android 16 will break the traditional once-a-year cycle of major Android launches. Next Android is poised to launch in Q2 of 2025, so Android 16 should ship before end of June, 2025.
Winamp ends its open source project that wasn't really open source Winamp ends its "open source" project that wasn't really open source (20 Oct 2024 11:12)
Less than a month after the legendary MP3 player Winamp made its source code public, the company has made a sudden U-turn and removed its code from distribution.
2 user comments
Winamp released its source code - but didn't go open source Winamp released its source code - but didn't go open source (25 Sep 2024 12:38)
The source code of Winamp has now been officially released. However, it hasn't become a pure open-source project, as its licensing terms prohibit the creation of new, different versions.
Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens (25 Aug 2024 8:30)
When you shake your phone and hear a light rattle, clatter, or jingle, it's likely not broken. The culprit is probably the optical image stabilization (OIS) system in your phone's camera, meaning everything is functioning as it should.
2 user comments
CEO of Messaging App Telegram Arrested in France CEO of Messaging App Telegram Arrested in France (25 Aug 2024 7:12)
French authorities have detained Pavel Durov, CEO of the messaging service Telegram, amidst an ongoing investigation to determine whether Telegram moderates its platform adequately.
1 user comment

Reviews

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review - obstacle avoidance doesn't work as it should, otherwise almost perfect robot vacuum Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review - obstacle avoidance doesn't work as it should, otherwise almost perfect robot vacuum
We put the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra through a very, very long review process. The $1800 mopping robot vacuum is almost perfect, but its obstacle avoidance was surprisingly bad, considering the price - and compared to its competitors.
Sharge x OnePlus Pouch review: Beautiful power bank that supports SuperVOOC charging Sharge x OnePlus Pouch review: Beautiful power bank that supports SuperVOOC charging
In our review, we take a look at Sharge's power bank that supports OnePlus SuperVOOC quick charging technology as well as standard USB PD charging. It has small design flaws, but despite those, the Pouch is very nice product.
1 user comment
Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets
Roomba Combo j7+ is the very first Roomba model to combine robot vacuum with mopping features. And Roomba Combo j7+ does all that with a very clever trick, which tackles the problem with mopping and carpets. But is it any good? We found out.

Guides

Guide: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix Guide: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix
Do you have problems with you Wi-Fi? Slow connection or is it cutting off constantly? This guide aims to remedy these problems.
1 user comment
GUIDE: Wi-Fi speeds are slow? Here are some tips GUIDE: Wi-Fi speeds are slow? Here are some tips
Having problems with Wi-Fi speed and stability at home? Here are some tips to follow to alleviate the issues.
1 user comment
Guide: Phone battery drains quickly - how to fix (iPhone / Android) Guide: Phone battery drains quickly - how to fix (iPhone / Android)
In this guide, we go through the most typical reasons for rapid battery drain with phones, and look at potential reasons or solutions.
What happens if you don't update Android? What happens if you don't update Android?
Sometimes it can be tempting to avoid updating to a new Android version. What happens if you decide to delay major updates to the OS?
Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens
When you shake your phone and hear a light rattle, clatter, or jingle, it's likely not broken. The culprit is probably the optical image stabilization (OIS) system in your phone's camera, meaning everything is functioning as it should.
2 user comments

News archive

Sections:

Follow us:

© 1999-2024 AfterDawn Oy. All rights reserved
Back to Top ⇧
AfterDawn is powered by Powered by UpCloud