Google Pixel 4 is probably the most futuristic mobile that has been launched so far. Especially for its Motion Sense function that allows gestures in the air to control the mobile.This is possible thanks to the innovative Soli radar that it has and that, in addition, helps make facial recognition more accurate. Google has relied so much on this system that it has decided not to include a fingerprint reader in the Pixel 4.
Unfortunately, facial recognition is not working as well as expected. Some users have been able to unlock their Pixel 4 even with their eyes closed, but Google has already said that a solution to that problem is on its way.
However, there is another important problem with the facial recognition of Pixel 4 and it is the lack of compatibility with most apps. Almost all allow you to use the fingerprint reader to log in, but very few face recognition. Luckily, there is an app that solves this problem.
Finger face, use the facial recognition of your Pixel 4 in incompatible apps
In the absence of a fingerprint reader, Pixel 4 users have run out of the compatible biometric method for most apps. Therefore, to a user of XDA-Developers, He came up with the great idea of creating an app that allows you to use Pixel 4 facial recognition on all apps that are only compatible with the fingerprint reader. That app is called Fingerface.
As it does? Finger face cheats applications and causes them to start the facial unlocking procedure, overlapping fingerprint authentication. In addition, it uses the new biometrics API as a proxy for the fingerprint API. The final result? Now you can use face unlocking in any application without waiting for the developer to add support for it.
How to use Fingerface?
The bad news is that to work, this app requires root. And is that Fingerface works as an Xposed module, so you need to install the Xposed Framework on your rooted Pixel 4 to use it. Remember that root voids your mobile warranty, so think carefully before doing so.
Once you have installed the mentioned requirement, you must go to the Play Store and install the app that has a price of 1.09 euros.
Fingerface – FaceID backward compatible
If you don’t want to pay for it, you can find it at Github Free, but you will have to create the APK yourself. Finally, remember that only works on Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL devices, with the Android 10 operating system.
With the app installed, you just have to open it, grant it the necessary permissions, and activate it. The next time you go to sign in with a fingerprint, the app will jump and you will have to look at your Pixel 4 to perform the face unlock.
