If you’re shopping for a new phone, you should probably pick up a stock Android. It’ll not only be super speedy, but it’ll be safer and easier to use. We talked about all the reasons they are so great.
What is stock Android?
You may know a thing or two about Stock Android, which is why you’re here. Well, it is the Android that Google released. There have been no changes done by your smartphone manufacturer.
Most phones are altered by the company that makes them. They make use of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) skins, which is why their UI looks so different from other brands’. Along with the skins, you’ll find specific apps that you won’t find on other company’s devices.
You’ve probably used Samsung’s user interface before. They’ve placed the One UI in their more premium Galaxies, like the S10. It’s known to be very easy to use. Meanwhile, Huawei makes use of EMUI, which is their skin. It’s not as user-friendly or good looking.
Considering this run-through, you can probably guess a few benefits of using Android phones that are “naked”. Let’s talk about them.
More storage
If you don’t purchase a stock device, you’ll find all kinds of applications on your phone. Manufacturers may place their version of Google-specific apps. For example, their email and web browser. As you’re stuck with duplicates of the same software, storage is eaten up.
You may be wondering if you can delete the company’s apps. Although you might, it’s not the case most of the time. If it’s any consolation, you can disable them. However, they’ll still take up space on your phone.
This is disappointing if you picked up a handset with not much storage. It would have less than specified. You’d especially be in trouble if it doesn’t come with a MicroSD slot.
Not only do the duplicate apps eat up space, but they make your handset harder to use. You’re stuck with clutter after all.
A more powerful device
Speaking of bloatware, it can affect how powerful your phone is. The unwanted applications may run in the background. This means that they use up resources, slowing your handset down. If it doesn’t have a lot of RAM, this would make it even harder to use.
As mentioned, although you can’t delete them, you can disable them. This would stop them from taking up resources that system processes need. You can do this by heading to your phone’s Settings, then Applications, and finding those that are branded, and turning them off. If you’re using a heavily branded unit, there would probably be a lot of these applications to disable.
Faster software updates
One of the best things about Stock Android phones is that they receive updates much faster than their counterparts. Manufacturers don’t have to modify UI to go with updates, after all. This is why Nokia has some of the fastest update speeds around.
OnePlus makes use of OxygenOS. Although it’s a branded version of the operating system, it’s known to be super minimalistic. It’s something Android purists are fans of. That’s why the company was able to release the Android 10 Beta the same day Android 10 released for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro.
The fact that stock phones receive updates faster makes them superior. Security patches are solved, which is why they’re safer. They also get boosts to their user interface and get handier features like Focus Mode sooner. It lets Android 10 users keep only certain apps active, so they would be as productive as possible.
Cool tricks
There are some neat things you can do with the handsets, like the Pixel phones. One of the best is the ability to switch between your front and back camera with the flick of a wrist. All you need to do is shake your wrist twice, and you’re good to go. Of course, you have to enable this in your phone’s settings.
You can also open up your notification bar with the fingerprint sensor on your device’s rear. This makes things more convenient.
Faster application updates
Not only does Android get updates, but so do the apps on your phone. They become more customized, streamlined, and easier to use over time. They also improve themselves to work with any OS update you may get. Devices that run a branded version of the operating system are notorious for updating applications much slower than they should. It’s almost immediate if you are using stock Android.
User experience
When it comes to pure Android devices, you’re getting a much easier user experience. This is all due to them not having any skins. Not only does this make them faster, but some user interfaces can be confusing to maneuver. Many people are not fans of Huawei’s handsets as they don’t include app drawers in certain EMUI versions.
A safer phone
There have been safety concerns about Android phones. They’re susceptible to malware, unlike their iOS counterparts. That’s why the fact that these heavily skinned units don’t receive updates regularly is alarming. Some of them may run the same OS for years. As mentioned, security patches are fixed when updates are issued. So, you’re forced to buy a newer handset if safety is a concern.
Final thoughts
What do you think about the devices? We think the new phone you pick up needs to be stock Android. To begin with, they are much faster than their counterparts. They don’t come with any skins, so along with speed, you don’t have to worry about bloatware. Depending on the amount of memory you’re getting, getting stuck with apps you can’t disable may make your phone impossible to use.
Of course, one of the best things about them is how often they receive updates. This keeps them in optimum condition. You also won’t have to purchase devices whenever a new Android update rolls in. This keeps them user-friendly and also safe. They’ll regularly receive security patches, which is crucial for any phone.
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