Hackers Are Running Apple's iOS on Android Phones for the First Time
Summary
Developers have demonstrated experimental builds of iOS 16 running on Android phones, including Xiaomi Redmi and Poco models. The projects use Apple’s XNU kernel, modified for specific Qualcomm chips, alongside iOS files. Current builds can reach the lock or home screen and respond to touch, but lack key functions such as Wi-Fi, cellular data, audio and camera support; graphics are slow, and one project has no public source code or independent verification. Developers describe the work as experimental, not a usable phone operating system. Installation wipes Android data and leaves security protections largely disabled, so users are warned not to store personal information on the devices.
