Thank you!!
Might be wrong website but please point me to one comparable to this great site.
I haven't had a computer juss used them alot in school, and other various places. I'm about to purchase one.
I'm juss wondering if its os could be changed like a rom on an android.
It would be uber-cool.
But thanks again.
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Sort of, but not quite. Just get a Windows PC. You can partition the hard drive, install Linux and dual boot the 2 of them.
But it juss wouldnt be like changing a rom as in like aosp or sense?
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You can install Tiny7 if you want a lite version of Windows 7. Other than that it's Linux or OSX (depends on the hardware)
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But it juss wouldnt be like changing a rom as in like aosp or sense?
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If you mean is there a friendly recovery menu and stuff?
NO.
You can tell the pc to boot almost any device from the bios.
PC's are not like phones... if you want a modified OS you need to do it yourself.
There are a few modified linux distro's, but a pc is not like a phone... you install the OS and use it, because installing takes allot more time.. so changing your OS constantly is a pain.
PC's are meant to be used.. not re-flashed for mere theme like android.
Juss curious if it would work the same didn't really expect that it would but appreciate the info either way
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!Just! curious why you say juss?
Dead- I planned on it
Droid- lol idk I've always put it I type how I talk
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polar2792 said:
lol idk I've always put it I type how I talk
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Oosay wordswron? Meetoo!!!
Can't we just put one os on each hd and swap them out like sd cards???
Flexibility yo, thas how I be rollin'
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conantroutman said:
Can't we just put one os on each hd and swap them out like sd cards???
Flexibility yo, thas how I be rollin'
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I have a mac, a PC and a linux box, but only 1 monitor. Now THAT'S how you swap OS.
conantroutman said:
Can't we just put one os on each hd and swap them out like sd cards???
Flexibility yo, thas how I be rollin'
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Do I smell hackintosh?
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Archer said:
I have a mac, a PC and a linux box, but only 1 monitor. Now THAT'S how you swap OS.
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Show off
dexter93 said:
Do I smell hackintosh?
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No, its probably just the stench of Alan....
Archer said:
Oosay wordswron? Meetoo!!!
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Lolz
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Related
http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...ads-to-toys-r-us/&category=classic&postPage=1
Check his out and feel free to laugh.
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Lol, truly where it belongs
You guys realize that Toys R Us sells many stuff, right? GPS, Movies, laptops, digital cameras, Android tablets, netbooks, video games, and so on and so on. So you know, unless you want to call all of these things toys for children too...
LOL That's funny............ awesome post
8525Smart said:
You guys realize that Toys R Us sells many stuff, right? GPS, Movies, laptops, digital cameras, Android tablets, netbooks, video games, and so on and so on. So you know, unless you want to call all of these things toys for children too...
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It's still pretty funny though.
even 5yr olds can handle it .... yeah , cuz its made for ppl with a brain on the level of 5 yr olds
Sounds like someone is jealous. Awwwww... how cute.
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Sounds like someone is jealous. Awwwww... how cute.
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Who is
MacaronyMax said:
Who is
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All the Android tablet fanboys...
SciFiSurfer said:
All the Android tablet fanboys...
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Ahhhh
10
.....
Xda should do a like button .
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melvinchng said:
Xda should do a like button .
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Thank button?
Aww sounds like we have a iFail fan here
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Sounds like someone is jealous. Awwwww... how cute.
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MacaronyMax said:
Thank button?
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Like button.. like the one in Facebook
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melvinchng said:
Like button.. like the one in Facebook
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You could still thank though
LMAO
But keep in mind, the definition of a "toy" is changing. I got myself an iPad 2 directly from Apple and, it's much more than a toy. It's my second computer. And best of all, I can install Market apps to my phone ^_^
myTouch 4G + iPad is a match made in heaven.
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Xda should do a like button .
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You could always use the thanks button
GazaIan said:
You could always use the thanks button
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Try doing that from xda app...
[Sig] dId you know? If you Insert a Coin on your Desire, then it levels up to HD, Z or S :[/Sig]
I haven't wiped my computer in 6 years.
I'm about to reformat my hard drive and start fresh but want to make a restore image just in case.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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erase system 32 folder , jk
HERE!!
T.C.P said:
erase system 32 folder , jk
HERE!!
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Lol, how very helpful. I'm looking for recommendations, jackass.
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If your on linux just run dd if=/dev/sda1 of=/place/you/want/it
then to restore just switch if and of. That's what I do. Might work on a Mac too. On windows.. get a Linux live CD and do that?
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Lol, how very helpful. I'm looking for recommendations, jackass.
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Lol. i was helping someone who opened a similar thread a couple days ago, you might take a look at the links I posted there - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276170
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I have cloned hard drives with driveImage xml. It should make a solid copy of your hdd.
http://www.runtime.org/driveimage-xml.htm
There is a tutorial out there somewhere. Hope this helps.
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Lol. i was helping someone who opened a similar thread a couple days ago, you might take a look at the links I posted there - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276170
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I have the original disk, I'm looking to make a backup image of my hard drive as it is now.
I'm planning to do a clean install of XP pro, just looking to do the exact same thing as making a nandroid backup of my phone.
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Re-installing XP?
Buy a new computer already and switch to 7?
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Re-installing XP?
Buy a new computer already and switch to 7?
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7 annoys me. It's too user friendly and all the controls are hidden behind wizards.
I'm thinking of buying a new computer but since it's been 6 years without a wipe I'm sure this one can run faster.
But that is not the point of this thread.
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tvall said:
If your on linux just run dd if=/dev/sda1 of=/place/you/want/it
then to restore just switch if and of. That's what I do. Might work on a Mac too. On windows.. get a Linux live CD and do that?
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I've actually thought of switching to Linux...
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7 annoys me. It's too user friendly and all the controls are hidden behind wizards.
I'm thinking of buying a new computer but since it's been 6 years without a wipe I'm sure this one can run faster.
But that is not the point of this thread.
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You say too user friendly like it's a bad thing.
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I've actually thought of switching to Linux...
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I love Linux.
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Y u no like Windows 7 ?
I love it more than the Windows Developer Preview .
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You say too user friendly like it's a bad thing.
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I feel like all the controls are intentionally hidden and harder to get to.
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To answer the OP there are several products for creating a Disk Image. Acronis make a good one:
http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/
Vista/Windows 7 have built in imaging capability but as you're on XP you'll have to pay for something. If you're doing a fresh install though, i don't see the benefit of imaging your drive as it is now. It would make sense to do it after you've reinstalled and re-configured your OS so that you have a clean image to go back to in future. What can you do with an image of an old, tired install?
Perhaps you'd just be better off just backing up all of your important data onto a spare drive and forgetting about the image?
Good. Then the noobs will change settings less.
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To answer the OP there are several products for creating a Disk Image. Acronis make a good one:
http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/
Vista/Windows 7 have built in imaging capability but as you're on XP you'll have to pay for something. If you're doing a fresh install though, i don't see the benefit of imaging your drive as it is now. It would make sense to do it after you've reinstalled and re-configured your OS so that you have a clean image to go back to in future. What can you do with an image of an old, tired install?
Perhaps you'd just be better off just backing up all of your important data onto a spare drive and forgetting about the image?
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Thanks for your reply. It's mostly for breadcrumbs, in case I change my mind or forget something.
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Thanks for your reply. It's mostly for breadcrumbs, in case I change my mind or forget something.
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Honestly I would just run a quick google search (recovery disk/iso for model#) if you can't find any free or cheap available for your model then I would stick to the recovery software option.. there's too many to count but you can usually find free trials for these recovery tools. If not, send me a PM.
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Scabes24 said:
Honestly I would just run a quick google search (recovery disk/iso for model#) if you can't find any free or cheap available for your model then I would stick to the recovery software option.. there's too many to count but you can usually find free trials for these recovery tools. If not, send me a PM.
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Thanks for that. At recommendations from several sources it looks like DriveImageXML is the best place to start.
On a separate note I'm thinking going Linux. From what I've read it sounds like it's community built and supported, much like CM. If that's the case I'm sure I'll love it.
Phateless said:
Thanks for that. At recommendations from several sources it looks like DriveImageXML is the best place to start.
On a separate note I'm thinking going Linux. From what I've read it sounds like it's community built and supported, much like CM. If that's the case I'm sure I'll love it.
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If you don't absolutely need anything that depends on windows. Go linux.
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So this is obviously super off topic, but as I am a major nub and have received so much awesome help from this website, I wondered what the community had to say about this idea.
Currently I own a dell studio xps 1640, which is a very 'ok' laptop. It turns on, turns off and attempts to do things in-between. What I was wondering is if I could take out the internal parts from the body of the laptop, put them in a custom built case with improved cooling, overclock the graphics card/ cpu, and use it like a desktop. The laptop has a core 2 duo at 2.4 Ghz and a mobility 3670 Raedon dedicated graphics card.
What are ya'lls thoughts?
deadlocked007 said:
Place it on top of a clock.
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Best/worst answer evar!
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deadlocked007 said:
Place it on top of a clock.
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Winning.
Also, it doesn't work like that.
deadlocked007 said:
Place it on top of a clock.
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Wow that is the best answer ever. Works for Android too!
so you want to take the motherboard+components out and put it in a desktop case?
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I have an HP Pavilion dv4. And I was wondering if I could update to another software. Either Linux or Mac. I was wondering which was better as in perfomance and compatibility. I was also wondering if it was possible to do such.
Thanks in advance. I don't care if this question results in an opinion. That is my intention. To see what the thoughts are of the operating system.
Also, It'd be best if you do not trash an Operating system if you don't have it. It wouldn't make sense.
This will result in being your opinion. It depends on what you are planning to do with the PC. If you are planning to go into rom development, then Linux would be your best choice. If you just want a PC for gaming, everyday tasks, etc., then Windows would be your best option. Mac - I really don't see what that's good for . But once again, it's your opinion.
Putting OSX in "non-apple" hardware is technically illegal.
For general users, a lot of apps may not be compatible with Linux so it depends what you'll be using it for.
So unless you have a specific purpose or function to run Linux, stick with Windows..
Theonew is once again correct, Linux for developers and geeks etc.. Windows for Gamers and normal people. Mac is really for people that do video/photo editing and design and stuff like that. That's where you missed the point Theonew
Final Cut Pro is cutting edge in video editing and as a result it's only available for Mac OS X...
Well.. I want a pc with Geek super abilities since I do have an Android. So that crosses Mac off the list. Mac is of more use for people with iDevices
At the same time I want to play games like Minecraft.
Will Linux run .exe programs or is it like mac.. I highly doubt it will run .exe programs.. but better safe then sorry
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Jimlarck said:
Well.. I want a pc with Geek super abilities since I do have an Android. So that crosses Mac off the list. Mac is of more use for people with iDevices
At the same time I want to play games like Minecraft.
Will Linux run .exe programs or is it like mac.. I highly doubt it will run .exe programs.. but better safe then sorry
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Linux will not run executable files. It uses archives instead (e.g. tgz).
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Why dont you try dual boot? You will have the best of both OS's.
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If you're interested in trying out different operating systems why don't you look into virtualization such as VMware.
You can use wine to run exe files on linux. However if you're just a casual user then it's really just a waste for you to try a Linux OS.
$1 gets you a reply
Jimlarck said:
Well.. I want a pc with Geek super abilities since I do have an Android. So that crosses Mac off the list. Mac is of more use for people with iDevices
At the same time I want to play games like Minecraft.
Will Linux run .exe programs or is it like mac.. I highly doubt it will run .exe programs.. but better safe then sorry
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Linux DOES run minecraft! I play on it all the on Unbuntu.
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tanner4137 said:
Linux DOES run minecraft! I play on it all the on Unbuntu.
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All I needed to know can anyone tell Me how to update the HP Pavilion dv4 to Linux?
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TeeJay3800 said:
Moved to Off-Topic.
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How is this off-topic? :l
It was a question
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Mac wins. My say is complete
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calc said:
Putting OSX in "non-apple" hardware is technically illegal.
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Is it illegal or simply a violation of TOS/User agreement?
There is a difference. One is criminal and the other is civil.
If you deem it "illegal" then how so? Just curious.
Jimlarck said:
All I needed to know can anyone tell Me how to update the HP Pavilion dv4 to Linux?
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For ubuntu, just download wubi (available here: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/windows-installer)
It will beautifully setup a dualboot with windows and get your Linux environment setup in minutes. But one disclaimer, you will have to figure out how to get WiFi working. HP laptops and wireless don't get along well, be prepared to take some time to find the drivers. But if your using ethernet, you will probably be ready to go right out of the box
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Iam using windows 7 in my pc..
But i also dualboot ubuntu for my development.. so i like both of them
Lol
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Mehhhhh.... Anyone know of a fix to fix wireless internet then? I want all the information before I jump ship
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Jimlarck said:
Mehhhhh.... Anyone know of a fix to fix wireless internet then? I want all the information before I jump ship
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Did a quick search and found an issue with wifi on an HP Pavilion DV4 laptop. The fix was said to install "b43-fwcutter" & "bcmwl-kernel-source" (Source - Linuxquestions.org). You may want to take a look at this: http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=8848735&postcount=5.
Theonew said:
Did a quick search and found an issue with wifi on an HP Pavilion DV4 laptop. The fix was said to install "b43-fwcutter" & "bcmwl-kernel-source" (Source - Linuxquestions.org). This seems to be the fix: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=8539988#post8539988.
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Man I love xda and the awesome people like that. They help and take time to help others. Stay awesome everybody
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Well the title speaks for itself. Is there a way to put IOS on my I9000?
no
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of course u can
in ur dream
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compacity said:
of course u can
in ur dream
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always nice to get a decent answer to a question. But thanks for your reply.
I don't know whether this work or not
http://iosonandroid.com/
I haven't test it
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Sorry this is fake
You would NEVER get IOS on android
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dmfjansen said:
always nice to get a decent answer to a question. But thanks for your reply.
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sorry if it sound rude, but whats android lacking compared to ios?
compacity said:
sorry if it sound rude, but whats android lacking compared to ios?
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it is lacking absolutely nothing. I was just wondering if it was possible. I have been switching around with different roms on my I9000 and I just had a thought about IOS. But I'll just stick to the android roms.
Thanks for you help!
It is not possible, you have linux kernel and you don't have the iOS code. but you can use Linux on your android device.
Currently I am working on an iOS 7 ROM with @aways but we have problem
WiFi isn't working can you help me please
Also pie is laggy I don't know why
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lol IOS on SGS ?
please go away from me.
haha, nice jokes....
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haha, nice jokes....
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Can you please team with us ?
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nope thanks, i really despise iOS. but thanks for da invitation.
compacity said:
nope thanks, i really despise iOS. but thanks for da invitation.
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ok can you team with us for
1-Windows Mobile phone 9
2-Symbian OS
3-Lewa OS
4-Joy OS
5-Shedu OS
6-And finally my OS (Ahmoid_Android) Ohhhh forgot still android
If you would like to join in any other OS porting please PM me
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ok can you team with us for
1-Windows Mobile phone 9
2-Symbian OS
3-Lewa OS
4-Joy OS
5-Shedu OS
6-And finally my OS (Ahmoid_Android) Ohhhh forgot still android
If you would like to join in any other OS porting please PM me
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I would love to see a Ahmoid_Android. I could help with testing for iOS 7 .
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like the win_computer can run osx，cell is the same。
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like the win_computer can run osx，cell is the same。
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Its possible. With lots of work. It has same processer and everything as iPhone 4 you would need the unbrickable mod to install iOS boot loaders and everything. And iOS is not open source. So while in therory its doable I don't think anybody would put the time into it. Besides android is way better
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Porting IOS is a piece of cake.(you just code some compatible drivers , match resolutions and youre done)
But the real problem is, its not an opensource.
its not about how u re able to port or develop it, if u wanna use iOS, buy iphone! here, we discuss how to improve ANDROID, not 'da so lame n greedy' iOS
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