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00:00:00 – 00:19:06
The video primarily explores the process and challenges of jailbreaking an iPhone 7 to install Android using Project Sandcastle, facilitated by tools like checkra1n, Cydia, and Pongo OS. The creator transitions from promoting the Opera browser to documenting their experience with various technical hurdles, including issues with file directory recognition, hardware compatibility, and limited functionality of Android on the iPhone. The project encounters significant setbacks such as non-working sensors, GPU issues, storage limitations, and crashing applications, eventually leading to a conclusion that, despite some minor successes, the process is impractical. The speaker also touches on alternative tech projects available on their channel, emphasizing the niche and experimental nature of such endeavors.
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In this part of the video, the creator focuses on jailbreaking an iPhone 7 and replacing iOS with Android. The process begins with installing Cydia via a checkra1n jailbreak, despite the creator’s unfamiliarity with iPhones. They introduce the concept of Project Sandcastle, an initiative that allows Android to run on iPhones, specifically targeting the iPhone 7 with iOS 13. The creator outlines the first step—jailbreaking the device using checkra1n, requiring either Mac OS or Linux. They proceed with the jailbreak process, facing a minor issue with terminal size but successfully advancing the setup to put the iPhone in DFU mode for the jailbreak.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker transitions from discussing their past interest in jailbreaking iPhones to promoting the Opera web browser. They highlight Opera’s features such as speed, ease of navigation, tab management with “tab islands,” an integrated music player, an ad-blocker, and a system-wide VPN. The speaker’s favorite feature is the Arya AI integration, which aids in solving complex tasks quickly. The video then shifts back to jailbreaking, particularly focusing on putting a device in DFU mode and using the exploit easily. The speaker expresses surprise at how straightforward the current process is compared to the past, mentioning specific tools like Cydia and Sandcastle.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the creator attempts to connect to an iPhone using SCP, which requires enabling a server via a tweak in Cydia. After installing Cydia and OpenSSH, they successfully transfer a file. However, they encounter issues with file directory recognition and switch to Pongo OS to boot Android, which also fails. The creator then switches to a MacBook, facing similar issues and retrying multiple times. They suspect needing a different version of checkra1n. Eventually, the MacBook recognizes the device, showing progress in the process with Tux appearing on the screen, indicating a potential breakthrough.
00:09:00
In this segment, the presenter discusses redoing their entire process on Mac OS and success in running Android 10 on an iPhone. They highlight the numerous challenges faced, such as downloading multiple tools and the resultant limited storage space. The Android 10 version lacks essential features like a web browser and Google Play. The presenter explains difficulties in installing apps due to CPU architecture incompatibilities and missing hardware acceleration. As most apps don’t work, especially games and emulators, only Java apps are viable. The presenter plans to test Java-only apps on the iPhone 7, beginning with an app that checks device specs, noting the fingerprint sensor doesn’t function.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses the performance and limitations of running Android on an Apple device with an A10 CPU and 2GB of RAM. They note that many apps, even those supposedly compatible, fail to install due to potential hardware acceleration issues. The GPU does not function properly, leading to non-functioning graphics-demanding applications. Various sensors like the accelerometer, light sensor, and gyroscope do not work, and there is no sound from the speakers. The device has very limited internal storage and experiences significant heating.
Notably, the presenter highlights the success of installing Aurora Store and F-Droid as alternative app marketplaces, though many apps still fail to run. They demonstrate repeated installation failures, with some apps not even producing error messages. Despite these issues, a few basic applications like the Via web browser do work correctly, showcasing the minimal functionality achieved through this setup.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the person is experiencing technical troubles with running Android on an iPhone. They mention having to reload Android from a PC every time they restart it, which results in losing their apps due to the lack of persistent storage. They struggle with launching YouTube, which crashes likely due to hardware acceleration issues. Despite the issues, they successfully order a sandwich from Jersey Mike’s. They test out some other functions like making memes, taking screenshots, and playing a simple game, but encounter limitations such as the settings app repeatedly crashing and high battery consumption. The segment showcases the instability and limitations of running Android on an iPhone.
00:18:00
In this part of the video, the speaker reflects on the experience of installing Android on an iPhone 7. They clearly advise against attempting this due to outdated instructions and broken tools, despite acknowledging that it is a cool project. Additionally, the speaker promotes other unique tech projects available on their channel and Patreon, such as gaming on a Chinese to English translator pen, reviewing a Sega gaming computer, installing emulators on a Leap Frog, and running Steam on a PS4. They encourage viewers to check these out and thank them for watching.