What to Do with an Old Android Phone?
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What can I do with my old smart phone?

Here are 9 nifty things you can do with an old cell phone.

  • High-tech alarm and sleep tracker. Most cell phones come with a built-in alarm.
  • Convenient eReader.
  • Entertainment center.
  • Children’s camera.
  • VR headset.
  • Control your Apple TV.
  • Set-up home security.
  • Donate it.

Is it safe to use old Android?

Gauging an Android phone’s safe-use limits can be harder, as Android phones are not as standardized as iPhones. But in general, an Android phone won’t get any more security updates if it’s more than three years old, and that’s provided it can even get all the updates before then.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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