Exploring one of the biggest pities of Android
Every now and then, I stumble upon the rare sight of a Nexus user in real life. This does not happen Often, but when it does, I pose Quickly Their Questions about ROM and kernel. But so far I always found That They are, in fact, not even rooted.
To us at XDA, hobbyists and amateurs of all things Android, This can sound odd. Typically Communities fan Android phones Nexus treat as the Holy Grail of customization, the power user’s preferred destination for a paradise resort of custom ROMs, kernels, and Modifications. Because of the amount of time we spend in our phone’s recovery backing up and flashing all kinds of stuff in our phones, and Because Of The Nexus’ reputation as the perfect device to experiment on, we Often assume That if someone buys into a Nexus, They do so out of a feeling of deep respect for the platform, or a desire to customize to Their heart’s content. Last Nexus user I met in real life, however, Had not even changed the stock wallpaper!
Now, I do not mean the comments above nor the ones coming to serve as polarizing below elitism. Rather, as an exploration of why some users would not root for Nexus, of all phones … and Why They should know more about it. If you came to this page from somewhere else, keep in mind That kind of articles These are Primarily Aimed at XDA audiences.
Many people do not need root, custom ROMs, or kernels, That much we know – to the more casual crowd, the word “root” alone Evokes images of bricked phones and voided warranties (nevermind That STI returning the device to the original state and relocking the bootloader Usually does the trick). There is some inertia That needs to be broken in order for one to root a phone, an initial fear of sorts, and Depending on your phone and carrier, a small learning curve too. Luckily, the Nexus phones are the Easiest phones to unlock and root. Android One That Might argue things: such as Suddenly Pay will stop working, but the recent systemless to root (as well as custom ROMs like Chroma ) allow for the best of both worlds
For the answer, you must not look Further than your RSS feed subscriptions or youtube; When is the last time you saw a popular Nexus review that touched on development?
The ones That do only scratch the surface with a passing comment, and in many cases it’s clear Themselves Journalists or the Reviewers Have not and would not even root That phone. Yet to us and many more, Nexus is bought Primarily Because of Its openness and potential, Because It’s not just running stock Android. Within the more mainstream side of the blogosphere, This Seems to be the prime differentiator Between regulate Nexus and Android phone, but a locked down Nexus would make many of us reconsider the purchase.
So while Nexus Means to us to software freedom, to Those Who consumes media and advice from non-savvy enthusiasts, or Those afraid of delving into fastboot, the Nexus has a different meaning. Many simply choose Nexus Because of stock Android phones running on decent hardware, and a few years back, Because of the price. I’ve Known That many people, for example, bought a Nexus 5 Simply Because it was an amazing deal. They did not modify anything at a level deeper than Their launcher, but even as a flashaholic I reckon the Nexus 5 was a smart purchase Regardless of developer support.
Once you unlock your Nexus’ potential, you will find a rich world of Modifications
Yet These same people have complaints About Their phones – and How Could not They? The Nexus 5, for example, did not Have an impressive battery life. The Nexus 6′s notification light was not on by default. The Nexus 5X With meat due to the underwhelming performance Snapdragon 808 Among other factors. So on and so forth. All of These things can be frustrating, yet They can all be mitigated, solved or improved upon with root Through Modifications or custom ROMs & amp; kernels. Once you unlock your Nexus’ potential, you will find a rich world of Modifications, from enabling speakers for surround sound to adding new features like double-tap to wake. Most Modifications are not even exclusive to the Nexus line, but see These phones Typically faster and stabler releases. 
My Nexus 5X was frankly disappointing During my first month With It. Performance was simply not there, it felt as slower than my old Nexus 5. Battery life, too, was not much of an improvement (and while Doze is nice to have, the older Nexii retroactively received it too, so it’s not much of an advantage excluding the sensor hub). If you Followed some of my articles on the Nexus 5X Might you remember I did not quite expect this . I was disappointed, but after trying out some new ROMs and Kernels ( Chroma PureNexus Elemental X Phasma ) and playing around with modifications and settings, I Realized I was not wrong – the Nexus 5X’s does Have a really capable package hardware, it’s just misutilized by default!
Not everyone needs to fix them , but do complain Surely About MOST them. We see this all the time online, self-proclaimed power users complain WHO in various forums and boards acerca They can not resolve issues, left at the mercy of Their OEMs OTAs.
In spirit, Nexus phones are more than just a nice phone with stock Android. Every year I hear the historic tidbit of Its developer-platform origin less and less. On one side, I am glad to see a good phone line-up – arguably, the Android line-up needs to be good – get a lot of positive attention. But at the same time, seeing reviews completely ignore the Nexus’ biggest strength Brings me some frustration. I know many People Who Gave Their Nexus a chance, WHO Were amazed by the sheer freedom of the platform, tried all sorts of ROMs, and even made Their Own. I know people Whose lives changed for the better Because of Their Journey through the deeper levels of Android.
Apart from esta Nexus Effect, Having full monitoring of your Phone Allows you to fix issues, optimize performance and battery life, add additional features and customization options, and Generally Have a better experience. All of this comes with a learning curve, and many Might not Have the time to spare. But Once You get rolling, you get to Understand why many people are in-fact “Flashaholics”, and why it’s not just a joke people throw around. At the end of the day, the Nexus has a special meaning to us at XDA, an aura surrounding the line-up That no other phone has.
Everyone Should at Least be aware of That, and Its potential. Ultimately this is the point of esta piece: in the age of the premium feel and fancy gimmicks, the Nexus spirit Seems to be declining in many Communities. The phone still Retains ITS developer-platform identity, Particularly Among current developers. That is the biggest pity media outlets increasingly ignore the line-up’s virtues to focus on the top of the iceberg Nexus (Android stock), and in turn, new users seldom know how deep it goes. Often I PMs Receive Requesting help with rooting, and many times eat from Nexus These users – nothing makes me happier than to help Those willing to take a deeper dive into Android. That’s why at XDA, we STRIVE to show what the community has to offer, be it apps, ROMs, or mods. And These particularly Google phones are close to our heart Because They are what tie all of it together … they are called Nexus for a reason!
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