iOS-alike ROM for i9505 - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
this is my first post here. I am currently using a CM12.1 ROM and TWRP recovery for my i9505, and I was happy, for the most part. Now, before I get to the topic:
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I AM VERY WELL AWARE THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THE ORIGINAL iOS ON ANY ANDROID PHONE OR OTHERWISE. I AM ALSO NOT LOOKING FOR LAUNCHERS.
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Sorry, I had to do it this way, or else someone is going to close my thread very, very soon.
So, what I am asking for/about is an iOS-like rom, I mean a heavily modified version of the stock Android (at least "heavily" in the esthetic part), like the one the Chinese guys use in their iPhone 6S clones (Video courtesy of EverythingApplePro: w ww.youtube .com/watch?v=pMKr8zUEUF0).
Is that possible, and if so, is it already available somewhere on another phone, and again if so, can any dev here please port it over to the S4 i9505 or possibly more versions of the phone?
Thank y'all who at least took this into consideration. EvESpirit, out.
P.S.: English is not my native language and as such, I am asking you to keep the laughts for yourself. Thanks

Your best option is probably a theme.

I think MIUI is probably your best rom for this if it's available for your device

GDReaper said:
Your best option is probably a theme.
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First, believe it or not, I've already tried that. First thing that pops up for query "theme engine ios" is MIUI, which is not what I am looking for, as it tries to "make IOS in it's own style" (=not realistically looking iOS). Second - I wrote a million times that I am looking for a "ROM". Not a launcher, not a theme, not xposed module (if that is even a thing at all), but a ROM.
Anyways, thanks for your attempt.

sawdoctor said:
I think MIUI is probably your best rom for this if it's available for your device
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It is, but as I stated, it is not what I am looking for. Graphically nor functionally.

Or maybe some apps that would change the look of your phone to become iOS-like. However, it would be resource-hungry. About apps that I'm mentioning, no idea on the app name.
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Answer's no pretty much.
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Pulseuser said:
Answer's no pretty much.
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Great, just what i wanted to hear. Yes or no. Now, the question is - WHAT THE **** WERE THE CHINESE GUYS USING AT THAT IOS CLONE? IT WAS PERFECT

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Do any atrix roms that are out run vanilla android?

I'm looking for a rom that runs basically vanilla android? does anyone know of any that are completed? essentially, the slowness of blur it's what I'm trying to get rid of.
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Is this your sneaky way of asking if cyanogenmod is completed yet?
I voided my warranty.
Not at all. I know there are a bunch of roms out there now, and didn't know much about them. So I was just wondering if any run vanilla android.
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Nope. Cyanogen is closest we'll get. Atrix didn't come with stock and source was recently released.
I voided my warranty.
jake.perkinsr said:
Not at all. I know there are a bunch of roms out there now, and didn't know much about them. So I was just wondering if any run vanilla android.
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well your best bet to learn about them... is to read about them. every ROM has a huge list of features and screenshots. do the homework and make your choice that way.
This thread I believe has all but one of the ROMs available for the Atrix listed in it if you scroll down, it's near the bottom, then you can go through each thread, look at screen shots, requirements to flash, etc. When I was trying to decide which ROM to flash first I used this thread as a guide, kept it open in one tab and opened the threads for each individual ROM in another tab.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
I'd say flash Alien ROM along with the Alien theme. But, that's just my thinking. Good luck in your research.
quillhill said:
I'd say flash Alien ROM along with the Alien theme. But, that's just my thinking. Good luck in your research.
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only if you're braindead
netter159 said:
only if you're braindead
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Congratulations on an effective thread-crap.
OP: Alien seems pretty good to me. Snappier than stock, been stable for me... I am personally waiting for a touch more polish before putting CM7 on my daily driver.
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I agree that Alien is a great ROM (I'm using it), but it's not a Vanilla ROM as the OP has asked for, and it's not as de-blurred as, say, Ninja or something. I dunno how usable Ninja is now, as Sam had to temporarily leave it for CM work...
@OP, you could surely flash the CM7 pre-beta, as it's quite stable. The only major thing that doesn't work as of now is the Camera, I believe...

A Plea For Sanity: Samsung ICS Roms

I'd like to begin this rant with a disclaimer.
I am not an Android developer, or a Linux enthusiast, or an expert of any kind. All I am is a keen Android user (Since the HTC Desire) who loves customising my phone.
I am EXTREMELY grateful for all the hard work of the people who know more than I do (Developers, Rom chefs, etc) and I mean them no offense.
They are the ones who make buying an Android phone worthwhile, and this community relies on them.
Now, here it is: Why, Why, Why, can't we have a custom rom with the stock Samsung look?
There are some excellent custom roms out there, offering reduced size, performance improvements, improved customisation ability: The likes of RocketRom, MidTeam, Criskelo, and so on.
But every single one of them has a mismatched, ugly, patchwork of a theme, with elements of AOSP ICS, Galaxy S3, and god knows what else.
Many of them slap a black and blue status bar ontop of the Samsung framework, which clashes and looks horrible.
MidTeam used to have a zip file to restore the stock theme, which was great, (Thanks Maxicet!) but this has been dropped from the current version.
Please, I beg you, developers:
Please give us an option to keep the stock Samsung look on our ICS roms.
Or if you are going to do a theme for your rom, at least make it consistent, like the Galaxy SIII look.
Leave the theming to the people that know aesthetics, and keep doing what you do best: Making great Android roms.
Thankyou very much
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A stock custom rom would be great! Some ROMs have those elements that I really don't like (for example an ugly statusbar).
But wrong section dude
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Army92 said:
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A stock custom rom would be great! Some ROMs have those elements that I really don't like (for example an ugly statusbar).
But wrong section dude
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Ah yes, I just realised this should probably be in the 'General' Section.
Sorry, Mods
1) wrong section mate.
2) there is AlBa ROM which is stock look and feeling.
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I think this is the right place for that discussion! I need too custom rom without theme modification! Except ugly looking theme, this modifications come with many problems with some programs, since they change core things in the operation system!
Hi,
I've got rooted lpy ROM with 15 toggle status bar, s3 touchwiz 5*5, Franco r6 overclocked with tegrak and it's brilliant
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Denkov said:
I think this is the right place for that discussion! I need too custom rom without theme modification! Except ugly looking theme, this modifications come with many problems with some programs, since they change core things in the operation system!
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Once again....
AlBa ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1579301
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eliashadow said:
1) wrong section mate.
2) there is AlBa ROM which is stock look and feeling.
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Thanks, I'll give Alba a try
chongo_au said:
Thanks, I'll give Alba a try
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Definitively Alba ROM is what you need!
Stock samsung UI is ****, but I also hate clock on the center, like on Criskelo ICS ROM. I prefer stock android style UI. This option must be at all ROMs, and official stock too.
place a request for checkrom developer
Agreed, we need good look custome Rom.
anonymous572 said:
Stock samsung UI is ****, but I also hate clock on the center, like on Criskelo ICS ROM. I prefer stock android style UI. This option must be at all ROMs, and official stock too.
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there is StockLook Theme for Rocket ROM also....just the bettery icon is customized and of course the 15 toggle (but also in Stocklook)....and:
with really MINOR knowledge everyone can build a complete stocklook with NO theming modifications at all!!!!!!!! If you are not able to do yourself, start a request in theming section - this is 5 minute work to do complete stocklook
if i might just make a quick statement,
the rom by the devs were designed to the way they want it. not to how the public wants it. it was made specifically for themselves for their own usage but were kind enough to share their work for us here on xda.
for us to use.
u can put in some requests on how the theming or looks should be done, and it would be entirely up to them if they want to attend to those requests or not.
i'm no developer and hence i cant complain what i didnt pay for but instead got it for free.
they could've easily exercise the option of "if u dun like it, dun use it".
Cassies xlr rom is stock look
But in all fairness if you dont see summin you like.
Spend 5 hours reading on google and build your own. As eyebee said its not that hard to do and very satisyfying
I may be a spanner but your all nuts
thering1975 said:
Cassies xlr rom is stock look
But in all fairness if you dont see summin you like.
Spend 5 hours reading on google and build your own. As eyebee said its not that hard to do and very satisyfying
I may be a spanner but your all nuts
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some people open threads instead of at least looking inside the ROM descriptions (or pics inside!!!)....or they could kindly ask inside the ROM threads for wanting complete stocklook....but hey, why? It is more easy to start demanding before reading...
sharkteef said:
the rom by the devs were designed to the way they want it. not to how the public wants it.
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I don't agree with you. This is manufactors, who don't care about customers and their opinion. ROM developers making ROMs first of all for us, not for money. We can donate them if we like their work and can ask to add/change something in the ROM. Too bad we can't do the same for manufactors.
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I don't agree with you. This is manufactors, who don't care about customers and their opinion. ROM developers making ROMs first of all for us, not for money. We can donate them if we like their work and can ask to add/change something in the ROM. Too bad we can't do the same for manufactors.
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Rom cooks make the ROMs for themselves (at least me and most of the other ones i know)...but they like to share their work and of course you are welcome to ask for additional features inside the threads - and not open an extra one.....
ya bro the keyword here is donate. not sell.
if the rom devs were like manufacturers, they'd sell it to u for a fee. but in this case, the rom devs willingly share their hardwork to you without asking for a single cent. the donation part is totally optional.
there is no legal contract binding here. and i will say it again, rom devs do not make roms for us. they make it for themselves but are very much willing to share it with us.
This thread is totally out of place and mind. Reported.

[Q] Can't find the rom for me.. help needed.

Hi
just got my note 3, after a few days touchwiz just chrashes all the time and everthing was laggy. i figured i just root using the video from here, then i flashed CWM after in odin as a recovery, i tried Echoe ROM first and everthing was fine and smooth again, but now i had problems connecting with the usb cable to a computer. I change to X-Note and all is ok again, but i dont like the widgets, i need music to bee in 5x1 not 4x1 etc... and its too much options for me
i think im looking for a custom ROM thats most alike the original TW. but just faster and smoother with a little more features. like f.eks downloading videos from youtube etc.
Any suggestions?
Thanxx:laugh:
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Do you have eyes ?
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Do you have eyes ?
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yes man blue and beatiful like an true arian got blond hair too, what else do you want to know... do you like boys? or do you have an advice?
We cannot recommend roms. It is well known here. This is because, what works well for someone else, may not necessarily work well for you. It's all down to personal preference. Example: I prefer to stay well away from TW based roms because they're just god awful (unless modded) AOSP or AICP all the way!
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speedyjay said:
We cannot recommend roms. It is well known here. This is because, what works well for someone else, may not necessarily work well for you. It's all down to personal preference. Example: I prefer to stay well away from TW based roms because they're just god awful (unless modded) AOSP or AICP all the way!
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I understand this. and I aint asking for whats the best ROM, etc... If you read my first question, Im looking for a ROM close to the original TW with a little bit extra stuff. I aint asking for whats the best ROM etc. im sure someone know this without me trying every got damn ROM, before i figure it out.
I actually like TW :good:
X-note has the option to switch to touchwiz theme.
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I understand this. and I aint asking for whats the best ROM, etc... If you read my first question, Im looking for a ROM close to the original TW with a little bit extra stuff. I aint asking for whats the best ROM etc. im sure someone know this without me trying every got damn ROM, before i figure it out.
I actually like TW :good:
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The best ROM depends every single one. In my opinion X-note is best ROM for me. You should try some ROM and you will see which is best for you.
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"Best" or "Recommend" ROM / Kernel threads are not allowed on XDA.
Please test these things for yourself. That is the only way you will get an unbiased opinion,
and then, you can decide for yourself if it meets YOUR needs.
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[PORT] Touchwiz Coming Soon...

Hey Peeps! What up ? I Am going to PORT Touchwiz to Moto G, Well atleast i am going to try. I am going to start working as soon as Samsung starts rolling KitKat Update.Once it got booted i will create a thread in Android Development.
The reason for creating this post is to aware people about my work & Of course to grab some attention.
Why Touchwiz ?
Well, There are already some Manufacturers PORTs being Develop.So, I ended up this.
I might some help in Future ? With Tests,Logcats,Kernels,Boot,Etc......Are you up ?
Let's see how many people supports me..
Thank You!!
(Please don't hate me for Choosing Touchwiz,There's no other UI to Port ​
Just a quick design/typographic suggestion for you, friend: this post is not readable when someone is using the XDA Premium app with dark background settings. Your black font color does not contrast well with the app's background.
In order to reach a wider audience, you might want to remove the color-equals-black tags from your OP.
Good luck with your project...
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Good luck. But I am not a fan of touchwiz.
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Port galaxy s5 touchwiz, not the other ones
@J.K pls let us know about your past experience/work on porting
if you are new to this porting stuff. then all the best for your work
i would like to mention this you are over confident..
not going to be rude or anything but I just find touchwiz really ugly. it doesn't look nice
Agreed, good luck with your port but i'll never touch something with touchwiz.
Why would you pick the most ugliest version of Android to replace the beautiful vanilla version on the Moto G? Most Samsung owners who root their phones switch to AOSP based ROMs as soon as possible. And here you are trying to bring this monstrosity into your life? Why? Why? Why?
Just messing with you dude. All the best with the port.
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TW is the reason why i hate Sammy phones so much. Still i wish you good luck.
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bublz654 said:
not going to be rude or anything but I just find touchwiz really ugly. it doesn't look nice
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From what ive read, they actually have a consistent look on s5 touchwiz and also more flat.
Wadu436 said:
From what ive read, they actually have a consistent look on s5 touchwiz and also more flat.
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it's flat but still ugly, here is the best representation of it Galaxy launcher
lifetimes said:
it's flat but still ugly, here is the best representation of it Galaxy launcher
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I dont see the problem with that launcher? Maybe its because i use Android L Wallpaper. Only thing i noticed is that that folder is ugly.
First of all, there is no reason for discouraging remarks to members who want to contribute to the community. If you don't like what they are doing, nobody is forcing you to flash it on your phone. Move along and get on with your day.
Secondly, we do not allow placeholder threads here. When the work is complete, feel free to post it. For this reason I'm closing this thread.
Thanks.

ios

hi
today while watching YouTube i found a video where they install ios 10.1 on android device. so i want to ask here as many dev will be available to answer correct information. is it really possible to install IOS on android. hopefuly i get correct information. maybe i sound silly.
mapbond said:
hi
today while watching YouTube i found a video where they install ios 10.1 on android device. so i want to ask here as many dev will be available to answer correct information. is it really possible to install IOS on android. hopefuly i get correct information. maybe i sound silly.
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I've not seen this before, i'd find it highly unlikely that it'll be done on this device, be nice to see it but i can't see it happening.
You can search on youtube or here is link which i saw. Later i searched for more video's and found many such video's.
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It's just a custom rom that pretends to be iOS, this is what used in fake iPhones as well, they run android with a custom launcher.
Doubt this is real. How could a foreign os run on the android hardware systems? Theyre a completely different architecture. Quite convenient hes in a dark room every time
I think this video is fake... If you look better the indian guy is flashing this https://forum.xda-developers.com/a310/development/rom-ios-micromax-canvas-a311-t3383301 on a xiaomi redmi..
Btw, if you want the iOS look there are lot of launcher, locker, notifications bar etc around the play store :good:
EDIT: and if you go to look further you can see that is always android but with iOS like apps and the launcher is iLauncher that you can easy find on google search
Heavily themed Android ROM. Nothing more nothing less.
You're going to need to get yourself an iPhone if you crave iOS.
mapbond said:
You can search on youtube or here is link which i saw. Later i searched for more video's and found many such video's.
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haha dude thats about as blag as it gets.
Little edit at the beginning, one second it's kitkat the next it's an apple sign funny mate
Why would you want lesser OS on this beast?
Dejan Kruljac said:
Why would you want lesser OS on this beast?
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I like to use different roms.
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mapbond said:
I like to use different roms.
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That's not a ROM that's aids.
mapbond said:
I like to use different roms.
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I do too, but pretty much every stock or custom ROM available for Android devices is going to be better than iOS, at least in my opinion. If you want iOS, you may as well just get an iPhone!
rickysidhu_ said:
I do too, but pretty much every stock or custom ROM available for Android devices is going to be better than iOS, at least in my opinion. If you want iOS, you may as well just get an iPhone!
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Lolzzzzz if i can effort to buy also i won't buy iPhone. As i said i like to use different rom. Now a day's all custom rom look are same just some tweaks and options change rest all same. No harsh feeling but i like to try different looks ROMs too. That's why i ask for this rom. Before there use to be port of rom from different devices.
As a user i shared my point, am not a developer.
Thanks for the response everyone.
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I'm sorry, but if you like IOS so much, why have you bought an Android device?
mapbond said:
Lolzzzzz if i can effort to buy also i won't buy iPhone. As i said i like to use different rom. Now a day's all custom rom look are same just some tweaks and options change rest all same. No harsh feeling but i like to try different looks ROMs too. That's why i ask for this rom. Before there use to be port of rom from different devices.
As a user i shared my point, am not a developer.
Thanks for the response everyone.
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Even though you feel all ROMs are generally the same, Android is still a lot more customizable than iOS. As other users have said, you can find a custom launcher/icon pack/etc. to make your device look like an iOS one. Try making an iPhone look like an Android.
Not trying to sway your opinion one way or the other, but there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of options for the type of thing you want. You can either theme/customize your Android device to look like iOS, or just get an iOS device.
mapbond said:
hi
today while watching YouTube i found a video where they install ios 10.1 on android device. so i want to ask here as many dev will be available to answer correct information. is it really possible to install IOS on android. hopefuly i get correct information. maybe i sound silly.
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It's a fake... it's purely impossible, it's not the same architecture, framework, components.
If you want iOS, boy a iPhone
Y everyone saying to buy iPhone i just ask i saw a video and does it true, is it possible. Thanks for the response.
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It's a fake... it's purely impossible, it's not the same architecture, framework, components.
If you want iOS, boy a iPhone
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Sorry to dash your dreams OP - iOS is restricted strictly to Apple devices, I wouldn't be surprised if someone attempted to get it on another phone that wasn't an iPhone, but failed repeatedly.
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Y everyone saying to buy iPhone i just ask i saw a video and does it true, is it possible. Thanks for the response.
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Easy.. just buy an Oppo phone. It's an iPhone clone. Even the Android OS looks like iOS.

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