Reviews paint Android as flexible, open, and easy to use, praised for customization, Bluetooth integrations, and working well with niche hardware projects. Fans highlight fluid setup, reliability, and the freedom to install what they want, with some saying they prefer it over competitors. Power users appreciate its Linux roots and device variety. Critiques focus on storage limits, occasional glitches, and calls for stronger privacy controls, including clearer clipboard and sensor access warnings and tighter app permissions. Overall sentiment is positive, especially for tinkerers and productivity-focused users.