How to Get the Windows Phone 7 Style App Switcher On Galaxy Nexus / Nexus S

There’s good news for the Android fans who have been awaiting a Windows Phone 7 style app switcher on Galaxy Nexus. All thanks to developer Evilisto who has been able to find a replica of Windows Phone 7 style app switcher on Galaxy Nexus S. While the Windows phone faced issues regarding deficiency of essential features it got through with it with the help of the webOS like app switcher.

appswitcherThe information about how to get Windows Phone 7 style app switcher on Galaxy Nexus has come through a thread from a renowned Android hacking and development forum which talks about the switcher.

How to Windows Phone 7 Style App Switcher on Galaxy Nexus S

  • First of all, you have to root your device.
  • Then you need to install SuperUser (or the more advanced SuperSU) and flash ClockworkMod Recovery.
  • You can go for flash custom ROMs and apps as .zip files as both developers have brought out mod as a flashable .zip file.
  • You need to simply boot into ClockworkMod Recovery and then install the corresponding .zip file.

Important: For safety measures take an android backup in case you need to go back to your original setup later on.

The application of the switcher mod app has shown good results till now.