How To Get Windows Phone Looks On Android

This is the tips on How To Get Windows Phone Looks On Android, Windows Phone 7 is a continuation of the Windows Mobile OS that has a view or a different UI than any other OS that uses a reference icon centric. WP7 has a UI which is called by Microsoft "Metro UI". 
For some people who've tried the UI of Windows Phone 7 will be impressed with how it looks, it is just plain simple but elegant.


But WP7 handset prices are relatively expensive and not as much as the number of applications and flexible as Android, that then becomes a reason for the gadget lovers are less interested with this Microsoft OS. 


Here we will change the whole UI Android into WP7 like that friend you also will not recognize your Android again or even think you've just bought a new WP7 handset.


Before embarking on we just wanne let you know that some of these applications are advised to  Android handsets with HDPI screen resolution 480 × 800 or above. But it can still be used for MDPI handsets which has a screen resolution of 480 × 320. However, it is not advisable for Android handsets that only has a LDPI (240 × 320) because it will reduce your comfort in exploring the handset menu, and for anticipation, don't forget to install the application launcher such as Homesmack switcher so you can easily switch to your default homescreen if some unwanted things happens.


If everything has been fulfilled you can follow these steps:

Launcher 7
Launcher 7 is an Android application that can change your homecreen looks just like WP7 and can be downloaded for free on Google Play with the choice of the paid version which is priced reasonably at US$ 1.98 and "Lite" version is of course filled with banner ads. Its advantage from other application launchers is that on Launcher 7, we can freely customize the appearance of tiles on the homescreen, animation, setting Live Tiles which of course will make your Android homescreen looks just like on WP7.


How to increase the number of tiles on the homescreen is very similar to the methods used on WP7. In order to have the similar application tiles like WP7 you can download some tile skin packs on www.launcher7.blogspot.com for free.

Adjust the tile image with applications that you have by long tap on the tile to change and tap the pencil logo in the corner of the tile and select custom icon in the "icon" section then tap on "Select image from SD Card" select the desired image, Then select "Tile options" and select "Full-tile bitmap (1 × 1 only)" if you choose a size of 1 × 1 tile. This option will make the whole image is contained fully on the tile.


Phonebook application
There are 2 options for a substitute from the default Android phonebook theme to WP7, and they are WP7 Contact or WP7 Dialer - Lite. At first glance both function and appearance of these applications are similar but WP7 Dialer - People Lite has the look and comes with a Facebook News Feed, although sadly WP7 Dialer seems to have stopped developed. 

It is so often to crash when used in the latest Android handset than WP7 Contact applications which are updated monthly. WP7 Contact also available with a paid version on Google Play at a price of US$ 2.99.


Media Player
The only media player that looks like WP7 is Zplayer, its functionality and its theme was exactly the same as Zune Player on WP7. Zplayer also features artist biography, artist similiar, charts, podcasts, video player and equalizer.

Unfortunately this application does not have any lite version. But just so you know, the application even priced at US$ 3.20 on Google Play, it is worth having because of its very complete features.


Lockscreen
You can change the default lockscreen with WP7Lock Android, the application also comes with messages, emails, and missed calls notification on the lockscreen. So you may be able to monitor your handset without having to open the lockscreen. Applications are available in the paid version that is priced at US$ 2 and Lite version which unfortunately is full of bugs, features that are limited and often crash when used.

We can also add to WP7 Notification other features that is contained in WP7, for instance this application can display SMSs, emails, missed calls notifications, and even IM chat from some of the Android apps can be displayed too, just like on WP7.

Messaging
Change the default SMS application with Messaging Metro Beta. With this application you can send SMS with a fast and responsive pace like WP7 style of course. 

This application is still in Beta stage, but continue to receive the latest updates every month.


Keyboard
It will not be complete if we still use the default Android keyboard. You can change your keyboard by installing Better Keyboard, alongside Windows Phone 7 skin.

Additional applications
To make the atmosphere of WP7 better on your Android, you can also install Seven + Calculator which also has similar features to the calculator in WP7.

By installing the above applications, you will gain the WP7 experience in your Android. And for those of you who are quite comfortable to use Android for sure you do not need to replace your handset with a handset just to try WP7 Metro UI's interface WP7. And That is How To Get Windows Phone Looks On Android, enjoy WP7 on your beloved Android ^_^