AOSP is neigh unusable in its own form without heavy modifications on a phone. Going from "all phones" to "one brand and modified" is a significant barrier to

AOSP is neigh unusable in its own form without heavy modifications on a phone. Going from "all phones" to "one brand and modified" is a significant barrier to sideloading. Being concerned is valid given Google's history. It may not happen. It may happen. It may happen a long way now. But when has Google opened a service or product in a purely consumer friendly, community friendly way?