Comment by qlte

At least Google lets me install Projectivy Launcher on the device I paid for so I never have to see a single ad on my TV. And use ADB to customize those branded OEM remote buttons for HBO/Netflix/etc to do what I want instead.

Plus sideload apps like Smarttube to watch ad-free YouTube that would never be allowed on Play Store/App Store for either Android/iOS.

User hostile stuff out of the box is much less aggravating to me if I'm also provided the means to bypass it. Even if it's mildly inconvenient to setup, it's still vastly better than the alternative.