The concept refers to the endeavor of installing and running Apple’s iOS operating system on devices designed for and typically operating on Google’s Android platform. This involves circumventing the intended software and hardware configurations of both systems, aiming to operate an environment foreign to the device’s original specifications. Such attempts often require extensive modifications to the device’s firmware and operating system files.
The desire to achieve this arises from various motivations, including a preference for the iOS user interface, access to iOS-exclusive applications, or simply the technical challenge of overcoming the inherent incompatibilities. Historically, such endeavors have been met with significant obstacles due to the closed-source nature of iOS and the hardware-specific optimizations implemented by Apple. Moreover, the stability and functionality of iOS on non-Apple hardware are typically compromised.