How to Get the iPhone’s Dynamic Island on Android

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Have you ever wondered how the iPhone’s Dynamic Island might look on Android? Well, it’s not just a wild fantasy. You can actually bring the free-floating, shape-shifting pill to your Android phone and make it your new notification hub. Sounds cool? Let's dive in.

Why Add the Dynamic Island to Android?

Dynamic Island is a feature that was first available on the iPhone 14 Pro. It was conceived as a clever way to hide the iPhone notch. Apple largely accomplished that goal, turning what was once a distracting dead space into a floating information island. The notch is no longer an outlier; it’s part of the iPhone interface and a new way to glance at important information.

The free-floating pill-shaped notch springs to life when you receive alerts, set a timer, play music, connect your AirPods, or make payments on your iPhone. But you don't need an iPhone to experience the Dynamic Island.

I tried out the Dynamic Island on my Android phone through the DynamicSpot app. I was skeptical about the feature being more than a fun gimmick—something you try out once and uninstall a few days later. But having used it for more than a month, I must say it has enriched my phone experience in a delightful way.

I love how the Dynamic Island lets me visualize my notifications and system activities without having to pull down the notification drawer. And it does this in a way that doesn’t come across as jarring or intrusive.

The goal behind bringing the Dynamic Island to Android is not to hide the notch. For Android smartphones, most of which have long switched to the hole-punch cutout, the notch is a non-issue at this point. Rather, it's all about using the shape-shifting pill as a new notification hub for your Android smartphone.

How to Get the Dynamic Island on Your Android Phone

To add the iPhone’s Dynamic Island to your Android phone, you’ll need to download the DynamicSpot app. While the app doesn’t collect or share any personal data, it does require several special