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Hackers Boot iOS 16 on Android Phones, Breaking Apple Hardware Lock
Hobbyists have booted iOS 16 on Xiaomi and Nothing phones, marking the first time Apple's iOS runs on non-Apple hardware.
Trading & Crypto·October 20, 2026·2 hours ago·1 min read·AI Summary·Decrypt
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Hackers booted iOS 16 on Xiaomi and Nothing phones for the first time
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The hack barely works but shows Apple's software is no longer tightly linked to its hardware
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Hobbyist hackers have successfully booted iOS 16 on Android phones — specifically Xiaomi and Nothing devices — for the first time, according to reporting by Decrypt. This achievement is significant because iOS has historically been tightly integrated with Apple’s own hardware, making such a port extremely difficult.
While the hack barely functions in practice, it demonstrates that Apple’s software may no longer be as rigidly tied to its hardware ecosystem as once believed. The feat was accomplished by enthusiasts who modified the operating system enough to run on third-party hardware, though performance and usability remain limited.
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Hackers have booted iOS 16 on Xiaomi and Nothing phones, marking the first time Apple’s iOS runs on non-Apple hardware.
