In this tutorial, learn how to install Dynamic Island on your Android phone.
The Dynamic Island feature is a new way to display contextual information, and Apple’s software uses digital black bars around the cut-out to make it appear to morph in size. Apple got creative with the notch on the new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. This feature is partially available on Android devices thanks to the Dynamic Island for Android app.
The Dynamic Island for Android app can be used to replicate the features of the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island on an Android device. The app does not have as many features as Apple’s implementation because it is still in development and will include more features with future updates. We’ll show you how to use the app to replicate Apple’s Dynamic Island feature on any smartphone device. It is very simple and makes using Android more enjoyable than ever.
What is Dynamic Island on the iPhone?
Dynamic Island can currently be replicated on Android devices with limited features compared to the iPhone 14 Pro. Users must download an APK file called ‘Dynamic Island for Android,’ which allows us to replicate the feature by enabling some permissions.
How to Install Dynamic Island on Android
Dynamic Island can currently be replicated on Android devices with limited features compared to the iPhone 14 Pro. Users must download an APK file called ‘Dynamic Island for Android,’ which allows us to replicate the feature by enabling some permissions.
We will now show you how to download this application using the Android device ‘OnePlus 8T.’ On any Android device, the same steps must be taken.
1. Download the software from this link.
2. Install the app by clicking the ‘Install’ button.
3. Once the application has been successfully installed, launch it from the home screen.
4. The user is greeted with the following screen.
How to use Dynamic Island on Android
The application is safe to use and does not contain any malware that could endanger your device.
Here are the steps to using the app and enabling the features it currently supports:
The first and most important permission to enable is the Floating Window Permission. Choose the first of the three highlighted yellow boxes with a white background.
When you press this button, a new settings menu appears. Select the Dynamic Island app -> Allow changes to be saved.
The accessibility option is the second option. Clicking this brings up a menu that does not appear to be user-friendly. Instead, disregard all of the settings and look for a more option with the app’s name right underneath it.
Select the app’s name and then slide the Dynamic Island and Shortcut buttons to the right.
Bluetooth permission is the final option. Selecting this brings up a popup where the user must select Allow. It also saves the changes.
Finally, we must enable the feature by clicking the ‘Feature is not enabled’ button.
Use Dynamic Island Features on Android
Since we successfully installed the application. We should now be able to test out all of the features available. Let us use these methods to ensure that the app is functioning properly –
Charge your Android device by connecting it. It will display a message indicating that the device is charging.
Connect your Bluetooth earphones to see the connected device pop-up.
What should I do now that the application isn’t working?
There could be a few reasons why the application isn’t working properly.
- The user has not correctly enabled all permissions. We recommend that you read the article again and follow each step.
- Your device may be too old and not support the application’s standards.
- The app is faulty, and a simple reinstall may resolve the problem.
- Reboot your Android device to resolve any background applications that are causing the problem.
Conclusion
This brings us to the end of this guide on how to install the dynamic island from the iPhone 14 Pro on your Android device. Please keep in mind that the app is still in development and may not work on all devices. We have currently tested it on devices from Samsung, Xiaomi, Panasonic, Realme, Oppo, Vivo, OnepLus, and Sony. If you have any questions about the dynamic island app, please leave them in the comments section below.
