Information about Andriod - TouchWiz, vanilla and stock.

Lordegor3

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I currently own an iPhone 4 and I'm thinking about upgrading to Galaxy Note 3, and i know it usees touchwiz on top of the stock android.
Could you explain me what TouhWiz is? Can I remove it and install - for instance - HTC One's "TouchWiz" (i dont know what its' name is), Can i put the stock Android - its called vanilla i think, and still use the S pen?
What are the benefits installing stock android without thouchwiz and is it possible?

I'm new to all the Android staff and much explanation is always appreciated.
Thanks.
 

hms8

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TouhWiz is the name of the UI of Samsung


Yes you can by rooting it then installing HTC Sense


You can install Stock Android (search for AOSP ROM's) but I am not sure about S pen


Pure Google experience, without any Samsung bloatware (search for AOSP ROM's)


 

Lordegor3

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Thank you very much for the explanation!