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> My opinion of Google has gradually deteriorated over time to the point now where I actively avoid using anything made by Google

It's worth pointing out the Nexus 5 released 10 years ago and things have definitely changed (improved, IMO) in that time.

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I don't think Nexus phones were built by Google. They always had a different manufacturer, unlike the Pixels.

> unlike the Pixels.

Only after Pixel 3 (where they started working with Foxconn):

- Pixel 1: HTC

- Pixel 2: HTC

- Pixel 2 XL: LG Electronics

Owned a Pixel 1 in the past, and it started to suffer from the same issue, so this may be an inherent problem in flash storage (at least as it's implemented in mobile phones).

That might be a coincidence as Nexus 5 was made by LG while Pixel 1 was by HTC.

For years now, phones use UFS storage which is significantly more resilient to degradation. Which is why longer support cycles are necessary.

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