Top 8 Best Things To Do With Your Old Android Device Edited by Chryssa at 2015-12-11 14:26
If you just upgraded to a new Android, then you’re probably wondering what you should do with your old one. It’s just sitting on your desk looking lonely – so why not put it to work for you again? Reddit’sr/Android community recently talked about the best uses for old Androids. Here’s what Reddit’s userbase does with their old smartphones andtablets: 1) Use It As an XBMC or Roku Remote XBMC (now known as Kodi) and Roku are twoopen source home theatre software programs. Both of them let you control yourdevice using a smartphone connected to the same wireless network. No infraredpinger required. 2) MP3 Player One of the most obvious things to do withan old phone is to turn it into an MP3 player. Of course, some people wonder“why don’t you just use your current phone as your MP3 player?” Well, your old phone will last asurprisingly long time with all the antennas turned off. You also don’t have toworry as much about breaking it – since it’s not your primary phone any more.That’s useful if you’re working out outside or throwing around weights at the gym. 3) Wi-Fi Webcam Using your device as a Wi-Fi webcam isprobably a lot easier than you think it is. Using apps like Wireless Webcamfor Android, you can easily use an old phone as a wireless webcam.Use it to monitor your home when you’re away, for example.
4) Digital Picture Frame One Reddit user uses Android’s built-inDaydream feature to use his old phones as a digital picture frame. He leaves his tablet on the charging dock then lets the tablet scroll through pictures.Daydream is an interactive screen saver that can be activated to automatically appear when you dock your Android. To activate Daydream, go to Settings > Device > Display, then look for the option that says Daydream. Switch that togglefrom off to on. That was easy.
Then, from the Daydream settings menu, youcan choose to display a Clock, changing colors, Google Photos, a Photo Frame, aPhoto Table, or other Daydream mod apps you’ve downloaded. If you choose thePhoto Frame or Photo Table option, you can select which pictures folder youwant to use. 5) Use It to Test Apps Predictably, Android developers keep oldAndroid devices around so they can test their apps. One of the biggestchallenges when developing Android apps is optimizing it for the thousands ofdifferent settings, resolutions, and OS versions. If you keep a few Androiddevices around, then Android development becomes at least a little easier. 6) Use It As a Baby Monitor There are dedicated baby monitor apps forAndroid that basically turn your old phone into a wireless webcam (yes, just like tip number 3).
An app like Dormi – BabyMonitor features live video feeds of your child as well asintelligent audio detection. You can also connect multiple devices to a singledevice, so multiple parents can check up on the baby at the same time. 7) Root It and Mess Around Some people are worried about rootingbecause they perceive it as risky, or that it could brick their device. That’s true with some rooting methods –particularly free ones (software like One Click Root actually guarantees itwon’t brick your device). If you’re a nervous Nelly about rootingyour Android device, then your old Android device gives you a perfectopportunity to test your skills. Mess around, install a custom ROM, downloadapps you’re not supposed to, and become an Android expert. 8) Donate It To Poor Kids Here’s a suggestion out of left field: Reddit user /u/JesterRaiinhad the following to say when asked about his old Androids:
Well, that makes me feel pretty crappy forusing my old Samsung Galaxy S3 as an MP3 player.What do you do with your old Androiddevices? Drop us a line in the comments section below and let us know! | |
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I would donate my old phone to poor kids
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