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Dec 27, 2011

Face Unlock Available for Nexus S via Custom Android 4.0 ROM




A few weeks ago, Google started to deliver the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system to Nexus S devices out there, though some of the features that made it to Galaxy Nexus were not available for the older handset, such as Face Unlock. 

The said software update created a lot of problems, and even bricked some Nexus S handsets out there, which even determined Google to put an end to its roll-out. 

Issues such as connectivity problems, battery drain, reboots, inability to access various functions of the device and the like have been reported by those who installed the new update, yet there are also some who managed to install the software successfully and issues free. 

While most of the phone’s capabilities are put to good use in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, there are also those who are left aside. Such is the face unlock feature in ICS, which takes advantage of the handset’s front camera. 

A custom ROM is now available for them, based on the Android 4.0.3 OS, and meant to bring the said capability to both Nexus S 4G at Sprint, as well as to GSM Nexus S smartphones out there. 

The downside, however, is that users will have to root their devices to install the ROM. They will also have to wipe the handset clean, it appears. 

The said ROM emerged over at the Android Forums as AOSP 4.0.3 and brings along a series of other tweaks as well, it seems. Those interested in learning more about it should head to this thread on the said forums if they own a GSM Nexus S, or to this post if they own a Nexus S 4G on Sprint’s CDMA network. 

Just keep in mind that this is an unofficial ROM, and that you will have to tinker with your handset to install it. Hopefully, an official update to add the face unlock functionality to Nexus S will also be delivered soon, so stay tuned.


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