5 simple ways to give your old Android phone a second life

One of the most common online advice for repurposing your old smartphone is to convert it into a camera. And as it turns out, ...
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I tried turning my old Android phone into a Linux server, but ended up distro-hopping instead

Just like old PCs and laptops, there are plenty of ways to repurpose an old smartphone. If it has a functional camera, you could turn it into a makeshift webcam for your PC, or even a full-on ...
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I turned my old Android phone into a mini PlayStation 2 and now you can too

The emulation scene on Android keeps improving. Earlier this year, a new PlayStation 3 (PS3) emulator was launched, and even a Nintendo Switch emulator briefly appeared on the Google Play Store. Now, ...
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15 Best Ways To Repurpose Your Old Android Phone

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) forum, 5.3 billion phones were thrown away in 2022. If that wasn't shocking ...

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone operate like new again (and reliably)

While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can ...