What to do with an Android spare smartphone (no sim card)? (mander.xyz)

submitted 3 months ago by Mothra@mander.xyz to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Turns out Australia is removing 3G support nationwide and that means I have to upgrade. I've had my phone for at least 4 years but it runs well, I wasn't planning on upgrading for at least another year.

I want to keep using it, but I'm not too tech oriented so my thinking has been, " I can play music with it, some games, videos"...And that's fine. But perhaps some of you guys have more creative ideas? Curious as to what would you recommend.

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[-] halykthered@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 months ago

You can try to see how far you can skip it on a lake or pond.

[-] meekah@lemmy.world 20 points 3 months ago

While that's a funny reply, I feel the need to point out this is a horrible idea considering the environmental impact of throwing lithium ion batteries into water.

[-] halykthered@lemmy.ml 10 points 3 months ago

Oh it's an absolutely terrible idea. But it is something one can do with an old phone.

[-] Mothra@mander.xyz 7 points 3 months ago

Yes well I can also use it as a coaster or as a tv for a dolls house, yes lots of alternatives

[-] meekah@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago

I like the doll house idea. Now with realistic house fires!

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