How to make a menu on Android like on an iPhone: from icons to Control Center

Many users Android dream of a concise and intuitive interface iOS, but are not ready to switch to iPhone. Fortunately, flexibility allows you to simulate key menu elements, from the control panel to transition animations. In this article we will look at Android allows you to simulate key menu elements Apple - from the control panel Control Center before the transition animation. In this article we will analyze 5 working methodsincluding setting up launchers, gestures, widgets and even system menus without root access.

It is important to understand: a complete copy iOS to Android is impossible due to architectural differences in the OS, but visually and functionally it can be achieved 90% similarity - just combine the tools correctly. We tested the solutions on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 and Google Pixel 7, so the instructions are universal for most devices with Android 12+.

1. Launchers with iOS interface: comparison of the top 3 applications

The basis of the transformation will be launcher a app that replaces the standard desktop. The best options for imitation iOS offer not only icons, but also animations, gestures, as well as integration with Control Center.

Let's consider three proven solutions with their features:

• 📱 Launcher iOS 16 - copies the design iOS 16/17 s support for dynamic wallpapers and adaptive icons. There is a built-in App Library (analogous to the application library on the iPhone), but there is no support for widgets.
• 🎨 iLauncher — flexible settings for gestures (for example, swipe down to search as on the iPhone), but requires manual installation of fonts San Francisco for complete similarity.
• 🔄 Neon Launcher — imitates iOS 14 with an emphasis on smooth transitions. Supports dark mode and customization of notification icons, but consumes more battery.

To install:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (links at the end of the article).
2. Launch the application and select a style iOS in the settings themes.
3. Click Set as default launcher in the system window.
4. Reboot the device to apply animations.

⚠️ Attention: Launchers may conflict with branded shells (One UI, MIUI, ColorOS). If after installation, widgets disappear or gestures do not work, reset the launcher settings to factory settings in the menu Settings → Applications → Launcher → Storage → Clear data.

2. Setting up Control Center: alternatives for Android

Control Center is a calling card iOS, and on Android it can be reproduced using add-on applications. The best options:

To activate Control Center:

1. Install one of the applications above.
2. Go to Settings → Accessibility → Window overlay and allow access.
3. In the application settings, select a trigger (for example, swipe from the upper right corner).
4. Customize displayed elements: add switches for Mobile data, Flashlight, Airplane mode.

Install the application from the table above|

Allow window overlay in Android settings|

Select a trigger to call up the menu (swipe or button)|

Add the necessary switches (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.)|

Test work in different applications-->

For advanced users: using Tasker you can link the opening Control Center to double tap on the back panel (on devices with gesture support). Instructions:

Profile: Gesture → Double tap
Task: Launching the application → Control Center iOS 17

3. Icons and fonts: details that give out the iPhone

Even with the launcher iOS standard icons Android will give out "fake". To fix this:

• 🎨 Icon Packs: Install the icon pack iOS 17 Icon Pack or iCons (compatible with most launchers). In the launcher settings, select Icon theme → Select pack.
• 🔤 Fonts: Download the font San Francisco (official Apple font) from Google Fonts and install through the app iFontPath: Settings → Screen → Font size and style → Load fonts.
• 📏 Grid size: In the launcher, set the grid 4×6 or 5×6 (like on iPhone) and disable edge padding.

To apply fonts on Samsung:

1. Download the font file .ttf font San Francisco.
2. Place it in a folder Download.
3. Open Settings → Screen → Font size and style → My fonts → Add.

⚠️ Attention: On some devices (Xiaomi, Realme), system fonts are blocked by the manufacturer. In this case, use a launcher that supports font customization (for example, Nova Launcher c). plugin TeslaUnread).

1. Go to Settings → System → Gestures → System navigation.
2. Select Gestures swipe (to Samsung — Full screen gestures).
3. Activate the option Sensitivity to swipes for smoothness.

• 👆 Fluid Navigation Gestures — adds a bar at the bottom of the screen (like on the iPhone X) and supports return gestures with a swipe on the right.
• 🔄 Edge Gestures —allows you to configure swipes from the edges of the screen to call Control Center or return back.

1. Allow access to special features.
2. In the application settings, select the "iPhone X" style.
3. Set the bar height to 2 mm.
4. Activate the "Hide the bar in applications" option.

• 🔔 Application Notisave - hides unnecessary notifications (for example, from games) and groups them like on the iPhone.
• 🔒 Lock Screen iOS 17 - replaces the lock screen, adding weather and media player widgets (like on the iPhone).
• ⚙️ System Settings: Disable "Hints" and "Recommendations" in the notification panel (Settings → Notifications → Advanced).

1. Set Lock Screen iOS 17 from Google Play.
2. Allow access to Accessibility and Window overlay.
3. In the application settings, select a style iPhone 14 Pro.
4. Activate the option Show media widget to display the current track.

⚠️ Attention: On devices c Always-On Display (Samsung, Google Pixel) third-party lock screens may conflict with the system AOD. To avoid bugs, disable Always-On in Settings → Screen → Lock screen.

adb shell pm grant com.ios.settings android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
adb shell am start -n com.ios.settings/.MainActivity