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TL; DR
- You can now download the app from the Google Play Store to add Dynamic Island to your Android phones.
- The app is called Dynamic Spot and gives you several customization options for your floating island.
- It’s free to download but also has a Pro version that unlocks more capabilities.
Ever since Apple launched iPhone 14 Pro models with Dynamic Island to hide the front camera with data, developers have been busy trying to replicate this feature on Android phones. The MIUI developer managed to get a flexible island that powers Xiaomi phones in the past. Realme is also asking users if they want the feature. But if you can’t wait to try Dynamic Island on your Android device, now you can with an app called Dynamic Spot, courtesy of Jawomo (h/t). XDA Developers).
The multitasking tool lets you access recent notifications or phone status changes via a floating island at the top of your screen. After setup, Dynamic Spot surrounds your Android phone’s front camera by default, but you can change the position of the floating bar to your preference. This may be useful for those with larger phones.
We installed dynamicSpot on a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, and it worked as intended. Yes, the animations aren’t as smooth as what Apple offers, but there are customization options that let you choose what notifications you can see, change the size of the island, and show a couple of pop-up notifications. Once signed in, there’s a Pro option for $4.99 that unlocks additional functions and features, such as the option to see the dynamic dot on the lock screen.
Remember to provide full accessibility controls when configuring the app. That means the app can access and control everything on your phone. It can also track your interactions with apps or hardware sensors and interact with apps on your behalf. The developers will not collect user data and will not share your information with any third parties.
So if you want to experience Apple’s Dynamic Island on your Android device, go ahead and give this a whirl. Let us know what you think in the comments section below.