Re: [Trisquel-users] Smart Phone Recommendations, Please

[strypey]

"If you really don't dare to flash the phone yourself, then ask a somewhat  
technically skilled friend."

I think you are presuming much more widespread availability of advanced  
technical skills than is generally the case. I am one of the most technically  
skilled people I know. Although I could probably work out how to flash a  
handheld computer given enough time, I have no idea how long all that would  
take, and there's no guarantee I wouldn't brick a device or two before I got  
it right. I can't think of anyone in my family and friends circles who has  
flashed a new OS onto a device. For that matter, I am one of the only people  
in those circles who knows how to install an OS on a desktop or laptop.