The OnePlus 5T was just released, and it's packing several new useful features. While with the quick release cycle, lots of fans are still clamoring to buy the new device.

Jul 24, 2012 - Setting up Face Lock on Android phones. Tap the Settings icon to get to the Settings app; Scroll down to Personal and then tap on Security. Nov 23, 2016 - With FaceLock Pro, get a better face unlock even on Android 2.3! FaceLock also lets you choose individual apps you want to protect.

Aside from the larger screen, most of the buzz around the 5T has centered around the new face unlock method. Thanks to a clever hack, you can now get this feature on almost any phone! In addition to being extremely accurate, the new method speeds up the overall unlocking process. Google already built face unlocking into the Smart Lock feature of Android, but it has a significant drawback: When using Smart Lock's version of facial recognition, users must swipe up on the lock screen after the phone is unlocked. Similar to Apple's Face ID setup, this is an annoying and unnecessary step that companies like Samsung and LG have already done away with in their recognition algorithms. Luckily, it's incredibly quick and easy to enable the OnePlus 5T's lock screen bypass method.

The only requirement here is that your phone is running, so if you're interested in a quick video tutorial on this process, check out our guide embedded below. If you want the nitty gritty details, read on for the full rundown. Step 1: Join the Beta for AutoInput The new auto-unlocking functionality is currently a beta feature in developer ' AutoInput app, so you'll need to join the beta program in order to try it. In order to join the Beta, you first need to. Simply tap on the 'Join' button on the Google+ page to become a member of the community.

After joining the G+ Community, head to the link below and make sure you're signed in with the same Google account you use on your Android device, then tap the 'Become a Tester' button. Step 4: Activate the Accessibility Service in AutoInput Note: This step is only required for those on Android Nougat, it is not needed in Oreo. Like many apps that enable impressive hacks, AutoInput requires access to Accessibility Services to do its magic. When you open the app for the first time, you will notice a large block of red text prompting you to enable this needed service. Tapping on this dialog box will take you into Accessibility Services in your Settings menu. Scroll down to 'AutoInput' and tap the toggle to enable it.

Tap the back button a few times on your device to get back inside the AutoInput app. Step 6: Set a Trusted Face in Smart Lock Finally, you're ready to set up your face unlock and give it a try. Head to Settings –> Security (or 'Security and Location' on newer phones), then tap on 'Smart Lock'. From here you will need to enter your current PIN or pattern, if you have one.

After this is completed you, will see several options to use with the Smart Lock service. Tap on 'Trusted Face' and follow the prompts to scan your face.

You can improve the recognition by repeating the process in a different lighting condition, or from a different angle. • Don't Miss. Step 7: Unlock Your Phone with Your Face After you're satisfied with the scan, head back to your lock screen and test out your automatic face unlock. Like the OnePlus 5T, you still have to wake your phone to unlock it, but now, as soon as your device 'sees' your face, you'll be taken directly to your home screen.

In other words, just click your power button, look at your phone, then it will automatically unlock! We should note here that the dismiss keyguard feature works with any of the Smart Lock options, not just Trusted Face. This means your phone will automatically unlock when using a trusted location or trusted device as well. While it may seem like quite a few steps, the actual process only takes a few minutes, as seen in our tutorial video above.

One important note here is that this method is likely a bit less secure than the actual implementation found on the 5T. Overall, we've found that this method makes it much easier to use face unlock on Android phones that don't have the feature built in.

Let us know in the comments if you have any questions and tell us how the new feature is working for you! Don't Miss: • Follow Gadget Hacks on,,,, and • Follow WonderHowTo on,,, and Cover image and screenshots by Jeff Springer/Gadget Hacks Related.

With FaceLock Pro, get a better face unlock even on Android 2.3! FaceLock also lets you choose individual apps you want to protect. Your face is the key to unlock them. See our tips and FAQ for help on how to do a proper face training: A bad training can impair recognition or recognize other people. There are *NO ADVERTISEMENTS* in FaceLock Pro.

Pro version comes with all these features you'll love: - Lock as many apps as you want with your face (applock, gallery lock, whatsapp and facebook lock). - Lock screen replacement (like FACE UNLOCK) (experimental, lock screen might not work perfectly on all devices). - PATTERN lock is now available! - Set PIN, Pattern or password as alternative access method - More locking options, delayed lock - Hide notification, show icons in lock screen and lots of other visual customization options. - Tasker plug-in - And we are working on even more features.