Galaxy Nexus Android 4.3 Update Now Available
The Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy Nexus is now available for the device in the form of a new ROM.
It was developed and built straight from AOSP without any additions so it provides users with exactly what they will get from the official one. The official Android 4.3 software was unveiled yesterday by Samsung and is expected to roll out for the Galaxy Nexus in the very near future.
The new ROM does not come rooted, so users could easily root it by flashing a zip with their favorite recovery. The developer of the ROM claims that everything is working well with the ROM, however, there is a small bug where Google Keep force closes. It will be fixed soon.
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The official upgrade brings new capabilities to the multi-user mode that is currently available on JellyBean-powered tablets. A new restricted profile feature will allow tablet owners to customize the kind of access other people have on certain devices. In this restricted mode, apps will be available to multiple profiles, but they will function differently. In-app purchases will not be available in restricted profiles so children will be prevented from making unwanted transactions.
The long rumored Bluetooth Smart feature will also be available on Android 4.3. It will basically allow a device to conduct more Bluetooth activity without draining too much power. Users will be able to pair a variety of Bluetooth-enabled devices to the Android 4.3-powered one.
The software also comes with OpenGL ES 3.0 which will give game developers more freedom and ability to create impressive titles for tablet and smartphone users.
Other features added to Android on 4.3 include easier text input, faster user-switching, Hebrew and Arabic RTL, Bluetooth AVRCP, background Wi-Fi location, dial pad autocomplete, and African, Amharic, Hindi Swahili and Zulu support.
Android 4.3 will debut on the new Nexus 7 and will roll out OTA as an update for the Nexus 10, Nexus 4 and Galaxy Nexus first.
