Advantages of stock Android

Advantages of stock Android

 

The biggest advantage of stock Android is fast updates. Smartphones running it are among the first to get upgraded to the latest versions of OS, while owners of Samsung, LG, and other smartphones typically have to wait for quite some time to get an update. That’s because these manufacturers have to modify a lot of the software before they can release it, which isn’t the case with stock Android.

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The second reason is that stock Android smartphones are bloatware-free, meaning they don’t come pre-installed with apps made by the manufacturer that you’ll likely never use. For example, some handsets come with their versions of calendar and fitness apps (and many others), which are already on the device courtesy of Google — or can be installed from the Play Store. What’s worse is that these apps usually can’t be deleted from a device, unless you root it.
That brings me to the next advantage of stock Android, which is storage. All those unnecessary apps take up space that you could use for something else. Also, the OS itself takes up more room due to the many bells and whistles that were added to it by the manufacturer. In other words, stock Android typically takes up less space on your device compared to modified versions of the OS.

Stock Android also has a clean, minimalistic design many people love. It can be very different from some Android skins out there that look way too colorful for my taste or even dated — although this is subjective and might be a good thing for some. The simplicity of the operating system makes it a great choice for newbies, as it can be a lot easier to use. Google’s variant of Android can also work faster than many customized versions of the OS, although the difference shouldn’t be massive unless the skin is poorly developed.
It’s worth noting that stock Android isn’t better or worse than skinned versions of the OS used by Samsung, LG, and many other companies. It’s just different. Which one is a better option for you comes down to personal preference.