You will likely curse the Wi-Fi drivers. You will reboot back into Windows in frustration. But for about 15 minutes—between the boot screen and the first crash—you will see the purest, fastest version of Android ever to run on a real keyboard and mouse.

This isn’t just about getting a file. It’s about the dream of breaking Android free from the shackles of your phone. Your phone is a prison. A beautiful, high-resolution, touchscreen prison. The hardware is powerful, but the operating system—Android—is locked down, skinned by Samsung or Xiaomi, and bloated with carrier apps you can’t delete.

And that feeling is worth the download.