I think you're correct in the closed source argument 100% but that can be true while Google is also the closest to 'true android'. In essense as far as conflict

I think you're correct in the closed source argument 100% but that can be true while Google is also the closest to 'true android'. In essense as far as conflict of interest of parties(google owning android) also in history of android development, it is in essence the purest form. That being said you're correct it's just as closed as anything else. I think both can be true, it's just the purest android now is a cloud locked proprietary thing. The truest philosophical android would be either an older version run or going for linux on phone if you want to get to the essence of OG android.