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Originally Posted by WillysJeepMan
That's the all-or-nothing mindset that is so prevalent today. And it is what gives Android the "it's for propellerheads" reputation.
There is nothing stopping Google or any other manufacturer from using a vanilla ROM and having a "convenience pack" added on that is not baked into the firmware.
Include an icon on the homescreen to "Remove the Convenience Pack" and with a single tap, vanilla Android.
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Things like TouchWiz and Sense are not "convenience packs". They are not even skins. They are customized OSs. That's why when Google releases an update, the OEMs can't just push it out. They need to rebuild their version of Android using the new base.
They continue to do things this way to differentiate themselves in a tough market and also provide for more revenue streams. You can't make money selling stock Android, heck, only Samsung is able to make much of anything with customized Android. The competition is too fierce.