Is it possible to put iOS to a regular computer, a laptop?

Overview of emulators programs to launch iOS applications on a stationary computer or laptop.

Many fans of company software Applewhich for any reason cannot afford the purchase of a "apple" gadget, are often interested, is it possible to install "apple" on a regular computer or laptop running the operating system from the family Windows?

Earlier in the article " How to install MacOS on a regular computer or laptop?"A step-by-step instructions for installing this operating system on a stationary PC were already presented. Therefore, today we will try to answer the question whether it is possible to put a mobile version of the operating system ( iOS.) from the company Apple On a regular computer or laptop and how to do it.

Image 1. Overview of IOS installation features on a landline computer or laptop.

Is it possible to put iOS to a regular computer, a laptop?

• As you know, the operating system iOS. is mobile software and is intended for operation on such devices from the company Apple, as iPhone. and iPad.. Many users of this OS do not understand why it cannot be installed on a regular landline computer or laptop for example of operating systems. Windows and Macos.Even if these PCs have a touch screen.
• Some of them believe that the reason is the incompatibility of the mobile OS with some computer components. In some sense it is true. Most of the manufacturers of video cards and other computer "iron" do not develop drivers for this OS. Therefore, if it was even possible to run it on the computer, it would hardly work correctly. However, the main reason lies completely in the other.
• Any of existing operating systems has strict requirements for the architecture of the central processor. As you know, stationary computers and laptops are equipped with processors from manufacturers Intel and AMD. with architecture x86. or x64.. CPU data is simply not able to recognize the code used in the operating system iOS.. For this type of software requires chipsets with architecture Armwhich are characterized by smaller sizes and minimal power consumption. And in general, they work in a completely different principle.
• Following all the above, we can conclude that setting the mobile operating system iOS. It is impossible for a stationary computer or laptop. However, there are special emulators programs, with which you will be able to run applications and games without any problems, developed under the mobile "Operation" from Apple.

How to install iOS on a computer, laptop: IOS operating system emulators

• As already mentioned earlier, install the operating system iOS. The stationary computer or laptop is not possible. However, you can use one of the available emulators that are separate software for the OS. Windows and allow you to run on PC applications developed for mobile operating systems iOS. and Android.
• Today on the Internet you can find a large number of emulators programs that allow you to run iOS applications on operating systems Windows. All of them have both the advantages and disadvantages. We selected several emulators, which, in our personal opinion, are best of their kind.

Important: Installation of PC emulators is carried out in exactly the same way as the installation of any other computer program. After installing and running an emulator, all actions in the program will be performed on the principle of working with iPhone. or iPad.. Including downloading applications from the store AppStore..

1. iPadian iPhone Emulator

Image 2. Ipadian iPhone emulator emulator program.

• This emulator program iPhone. Under the operating system Windows To date, one of the best of its kind and has two versions: paid and free. A free version allows you to use only some applications and pester advertising, which is strongly acting on the nerves and interfere with the comfort of using an emulated operating system.
• In the paid version, the value of which is 10$All restrictions on applications are removed, and advertising is completely absent. You can use messengers, cards, run games and other various applications developed under the operating system. iOS. On your PC.

Download iPadian iPhone Emulator program

Video: iPadian iPhone Emulator

2. Air iPhone Emulator

Image 3. AIR IPHONE Emulator emulator program.

• This emulator is also considered one of its kind and very popular among people who wish to familiarize themselves with the operation of the operating system. iOS. Before buying a "apple" gadget. Unlike the previous program, Air iPhone emulator Fully free. Its disadvantages include the fact that it does not start on computers running the operating system Windows 10.. At the time of writing the article, the program developers reported on the start of work on the optimization of the emulator under Windows 10..
• In addition, this emulator does not support most app from the store AppStore.However, you can easily use messengers, social networking applications Instagram., Facebook. and others.

Download AIR iPhone Emulator program

Video: Air iPhone Emulator

3. Smartface.

Image 4. SMARTFACE emulator program.

• The following emulator is an excellent tool for developing applications for the operating system. iOS.. A distinctive feature of this program is the ability to select an emulation device ( iPad. or iPhone.).
• SmartFace is represented in a paid version and free with a trial period 30 days. Also in the program there is no ability to download applications from the store AppStore.. You can either use standard OS funds, or run your own designed applications.

Download the Smartface program

Video: Smartface.

IMPORTANT: All emulators presented above require a large number of system resources and their use may result in the computer's operating system freezing. Before installing any of them, make sure your computer has at least 4 GB random access memory.