When you’re a first-time iPhone buyer, you’re used to using an Android phone, which can lead you to start not using an iPhone. But everyone knows the power of the iPhone. There are a few ways to make your iPhone feel more like your old Android phone, whether you’re using the iPhone SE, iPhone 13, or any other Apple phone, to Androidize your iPhone. Here’s how to make it feel more like an Android device, check it out!
Create custom home screens with widgets and smart stacks
Widgets, customizing your home screen, are a convenient way to keep information at your fingertips, but perhaps more importantly, you can create a completely personalized experience.
You can add individual widgets, or create so-called smart stacks, which will rotate in a series of widgets based on the widget you interact with and the time of day. Place widgets on the iPhone screen by long-pressing on empty spaces. I usually do this above the app in the dock. Tap the plus sign in the upper left corner and drag and drop the widget onto your screen.
You can’t install themes or launchers, but you can still customize the look of your iPhone
If you’re used to creating custom app icons, you’ll be happy to know that your iPhone can also support custom icons. You’ll need to use the Shortcuts app to achieve your custom look, and be prepared to invest some time in each new creation. So instead of using the existing Mail, Safari or Messages app icons, you can replace the default icon with the AOL Mail icon or any photo you want.
Chat with your Android friends using FaceTime
In iOS 15, you can FaceTime with friends and family who don’t have an Apple device. Like the other tips on this list, it probably won’t make your iPhone feel more like your old Android phone. But it can help with the transition, as it provides an easy way to video chat with Android friends without having to install a new app.
FaceTime calls work a little differently when you’re communicating with users of non-Apple devices. You need to generate a link that they can click or tap to join the call from a web browser. Just open the FaceTime app and tap the Create Link button to get started.
Miss Google’s keyboard? You can download your favorite or learn some iPhone keyboard tips
Google’s keyboard, Gboard, is loved by many Android users. You can also install third-party keyboards on your iPhone, although you may find them less powerful than their Android counterparts. If you want to give it a try, you can use Gboard for Android on your iPhone. However, if you find that a third-party keyboard doesn’t solve the problem, you can make the most of your iPhone’s keyboard.
Move the cursor by pressing and holding the space bar until the key disappears, turning it into a trackpad of sorts. Here’s a post with beautifully animated images showing you how it works.
Create custom text replacement shortcuts by going to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement. This makes it easier to type swear words, or quickly enter information like your email address.
You can swipe to type on your iPhone’s keyboard, just like you can on almost any Android keyboard. If it doesn’t work, make sure it’s turned on by going to Settings > General > Keyboard > Swipe typing and making sure the switch is on.
You’re not locked into Apple‘s default apps. Switch to Google’s apps
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Google does a great job of keeping the same apps you know and love on Android updated on iPhone. Instead of linking you to every Google app, I’ll point you to the Google Developers page in the App Store, where you can find all the apps for the iPhone (or iPad).
If you don’t like Siri, use the Google Assistant
One app that Google offers on the iPhone worth mentioning is Google Assistant. For those who wish to use Google’s virtual assistant instead of Apple, you can download and install a dedicated app. You need to create a shortcut in the Shortcuts app that will launch Google Assistant using Siri.
With Google Assistant installed on your phone, open the Shortcuts app and tap the plus sign to create a new shortcut. Click Add Action > Apps > Assistant > Ask Google and turn off Show When Run. Name the shortcut “Hey, Google” or “OK, Google”.
Face ID isn’t perfect. Here’s how to make it even better
If you’re switching from an Android phone with fingerprint unlocking, you might get frustrated if Face ID doesn’t always recognize your face and unlock your iPhone in the right amount of time. My suggestion: add an alternate look like Scanning your face a second time does the same; it’s the equivalent of scanning four fingerprints in an old Android phone, not just one. To scan your face again, open Settings > Face ID & Passcode and tap Set Alternate Appearance.
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