What is pure Android?

Pure Android is sometimes referred to as AOSP (Android Open Source Project), which refers to the development with a publicly accessible source code, where Google Apps are added, i.e. the Play Store, Google Assistant, and so on. What are the advantages of pure Android? ✓ It is easier for the phone manufacturer to issue updates and patches ✓ Minimum risk of incompatible applications ✓ Does not reduce the performance of your phone with excessive programs ✓ Only uses a minimum memory space in your mobile phone What are the disadvantages of pure Android? ✕ Some features from the manufacturer's extensions may be missing ✕ Not everyone prefers the look of pure Android What does Android look like?

What do user extensions look like?

Which one is better, a pure Android or an Android with a modified interface?

Everyone has to answer this question on their own, both options have their faithful supporters. Since 2016, most manufacturers rely on either pure Android or at least a discharged extension to maintain a compatibility with the applications.

This is happening mainly because Android is gradually taking over the functions previously addressed by user extensions. The fast wireless switches in the status bar an a example. While previously limited, newer Android allows each user to create their own through an application - the extension function is gradually taken over by the operating system itself.