Run Android 2.2.1 Froyo OS

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Many hackers have been trying to develop a port that can help install Android or any other mobile operating system on iPhone devices. Some of them have also got success in their development process, but installing different OS on iPhones is not as simple as jailbreaking or unlocking. You will have to follow several complex steps to run the custom OS on your device.

Now, some developers have released Bootlace 2.1 for iPhone 2G and iPhone 3G, which can be used to install Android 2.2.1 OS on these iPhones. We have seen that many tools require computer support to install third party operating systems on iPhone platform. However, the newly released Bootlace 2.1 doesn’t require any computer. You just need to have a jailbroken iPhone.

If you are an Android fan and want to try Android experience on your iPhone, follow the given steps in the guide.

How to install Android 2.2.1 on iPhone?

Note: It doesn’t support iPhone 3GS & iPhone 4.

Requirements:

• iPhone 2G – iOS 3.1.2, iOS 3.1.3
• iPhone 3G – iOS 3.1.2, iOS 3.1.3, iOS 4.0, iOS 4.0.1, iOS 4.0.2, iOS 4.1
• Jailbreak tool support -
  • PwnageTool
  • Redsn0w (not including 0.9.6b2)
  • Blackra1n
• Bootlace 2.1

Steps to follow:

1. Add following repo in your Cydia app and install Bootlace app on your iPhone.

Bootlace Repo - http://repo.neonkoala.co.uk

2. If you do it correctly, you should see the Bootlace app icon on your iPhone. Tap on it.

3. Install ‘OpeniBoot’ from Bootlace app.

4. Once the installation is finished, install ‘iDroid’.

5. You’re almost done. Now, tap on ‘QuickBoot’ and select Android icon.

6. Wait for your iPhone to reboot in Android 2.2.1 OS.

You’re done! Enjoy the Android 2.2.1 Froyo on your iPhone.

[via – iDroid]

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