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It's mostly a function of an unlockable bootloader. If the device manufacturer does not allow the bootloader to get unlocked then putting a ROM on it is extremely difficult.
Pixel devices tend to be unlocked, unless the carrier locks the bootloader. So it's always a good idea to buy pixel directly from Google so you get an unlocked bootloader.
The same can be said for fair phone.
The other devices are really hit and miss. Basically if you can't control the software it's not your hardware even if you paid for it.
I feel like this is a basic human right thing. Probably going to wait for the EU to make legislation unlock hardware you own. I look forward to that
Other manufacturers basically crippled the device if you decide to unlock the bootloader doesn't really incentivize people to develop Custom ROMs. As open as Pixel are, its market share is small compared to the juggernauts like Samsung. If you unlock a Samsung phone bootloader, say goodbye to your camera quality, HD streaming on streaming apps, your banking apps, Knox, and many more.