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Google, Android, and the Future of Openness

Google recently announced it's moving Android development behind closed doors, limiting public visibility of AOSP until each release is finalized. We want your quick input—your responses will help inform how our community could address this shift and explore new opportunities together.

How concerned are you about Google's decision to develop Android behind closed doors?

How concerned are you about Google's decision to develop Android behind closed doors?
Not concerned at allModerately concernedExtremely concerned

Which aspects of Google's recent announcement concern you most? :

Which aspects of Google's recent announcement concern you most? :

How has your trust in Google's handling of Android's openness changed over the past few years?

How has your trust in Google's handling of Android's openness changed over the past few years?
Increased significantlyRemained the sameDecreased significantly

Given these developments, are you considering exploring alternative platforms to Android?

If you were to explore alternatives, which options would interest you most? :

If you were to explore alternatives, which options would interest you most? :

Do you believe a community-driven or European-backed open-source mobile OS could realistically succeed?

Would you personally contribute (code, advocacy, testing, funding) to an open-source alternative to Google's Android?

Briefly explain the most important factor that would motivate you to support or switch to an Android alternative:

Any additional thoughts you'd like to share with us?