What do you think are still androids biggest strengths?

How would you not know that for Android -- Didn't you say you had an M8??

I'm fine with sense 6. I think I perfer stock android overal though. Might save to get a nexus 6 because of stock android and update speed. Also, it may replace my 7inch tablet.
 
Well, I just didn't know if the non root experience was as good or not.
Certainly it's can be a good experience.

I have rooted every Android phone I have owned with in hours/days of getting them up till my current HTC m8.

This one I have enabled developer actions and sideloading added Nova Prime and some glass icon packs and disabled some of the bloat apps.

It is without a doubt the best Android phone I have ever owned or used and have no need to root it, futz with it, or constantly be working on it.

Some devices are better than others in this regard and you need to understand that not all Android devices are equal, especially the lower end ones. Some give better performance and are set up differently as stock.

My advice is this... If you don't want to invest anytime in setting up your device to how you can get the most from it and personalize it to make it truly unique and all you want except to do is use a box stock phone... stay with your IPhone. It's your best option.

If you want something more than what you are being spoon fed.. Get a flagship Android and make it your own.
 
Well to me its just a play ground really.

You can make it to be whatever you want it to be whenever you want..... Love it!!