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You don't need to pay them for a phone. You can install it on the device yourself for free.

• anowlcalledjosh 9y ago
  Builds are only available for free for Nexus devices, though -- if you want to install it on a Pixel, you have to either build from source or pay up.
  • slphil 9y ago
    This is true, but building from source isn't very hard. (I also don't care for the Pixel -- I have no desire to upgrade from my Nexus 6 and recommend it to others seeking a de-Googled phone.)
    • kakaorka 9y ago
      I had a nexus 6 for 2 years. Just replaced it last month with an iPhone 8+. My experience with the nexus was horrible and I will never buy another android phone. The quality of the hardware is just abysmal. I hope the iPhone proves itself better.
      • slphil 9y ago
        I have had only a single problem with my Nexus 6, as far as hardware goes: the USB port on the bottom sucks. On the other hand, there is an obviously superior way to charge the phone, since it supports Qi charging, which I have stations for at my office and home. I only need to use the port when flashing a new ROM (it works, but only in precise alignment). You should provide some actual claims about the problems you had with the hardware rather than just complaining.