The simple answer is in one word GOOGLE.
This was the only version of Android that still allowed un-certified devices to use Google apps.
It’s really that simple.
@Stickypinkyfinger and others patched boot and TWRP are in the OP here
The simple answer is in one word GOOGLE.
This was the only version of Android that still allowed un-certified devices to use Google apps.
It’s really that simple.
@Stickypinkyfinger and others patched boot and TWRP are in the OP here