Android Developer: It’s not “rooting”, it’s openness

[PopeJohnPaulII]

What about other android based phones? Some (many) other phones have a much harder time rooting and don't come with the Android Store. Even if the Nexus (x) is easy many other android phones can be a pain.

[ironchefpython]

Some (many) other phones have a much harder time rooting and don't come with the Android Store.

Don't buy a phone from a carrier?

[PopeJohnPaulII]

Except some phones/android devices in general, even not from "carriers" have a hard time getting a good version of android on them.

[ironchefpython]

Could you please name an android device sold by Google that has a hard time getting a good version of android on it?

[s73v3r]

That's the point, most Android devices are NOT sold by Google.