While the open-source nature of Android makes custom ROM development and usage a feature of the platform, one issue that developers behind these ROMs have is the difficulty to replicate the manufacturer specific elements of devices (such as the S Pen for Galaxy Note). These elements are typically not available under the license that covers the Android Open Source Project, which typically means that users would have to trade off features if they wanted to use a custom ROM. A great example is the issue faced by developers looking to fix the camera in their ICS firmwares.
Android Phone, OpenDESIGN born with a single aim: reverse engineer manufacturer-specific features
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