81
submitted 1 year ago by br3ad@infosec.pub to c/android@lemdro.id

I have a moto g2 lying around for some years. I was wondering if there is anything I can use it for?

I don't plan on inserting a SIM card on it and the battery capacity on it must have reduced quite a lot by now.

Can you suggest some ideas which can prevent it from becoming e-waste? (If it hasn't already become e-waste)

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] SlateGreyCrazyPotato@possumpat.io 18 points 1 year ago

Here's a few! :)

  • Making it a dedicated E-reader
  • Portable entertainment device (movies/TV etc)
  • a pc stats monitor (screen for CPU temps etc)
  • emulation device
  • digital photo frame gallery
  • if you also have a really old phone laying around (talking the ones before touchscreens with the number pad) they would make a great mp3 player

It's generally recommended that you put a lighter weight OS onto the phone. Many are available depending on what you want to do and work much better on older devices than android (which updates tend to get heavy and demand more power which unfortunately slows old devices).

I'm planning to do this for a couple old devices and then repurpose them with other uses

[-] Poppamunz@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago

Any particular lightweight OS recommendations? I'm thinking of doing something similar with an old tablet I have

I'm still looking myself, but Corvus OS is recommended for performance and gaming. There are a lot out there and depending on what you want to use it for some will be more suited. Here's a link I found a while back that lists a few good ones :) https://techviral.net/best-custom-rom-for-rooted-android/

[-] ijeff@lemdro.id 3 points 1 year ago

Any recommendations for using it as a PC stats monitor? That could be an interesting one for mounting near the PC!

I think the displays may be too small for use as a photo frame or e-reader though (love the Kobo for this).

A lot of people seem to use apps, one called 'Remote System Monitor' looks good, and then connect a charging cable to the pc to keep it charged.

Personally I'd love if there is a way to do this not involving phone apps, but instead reducing the old phones capabilities to just a screen and having the pc recognise and use it as one. That could lead to some interesting possibilities.

this post was submitted on 24 Jul 2023
81 points (97.6% liked)

Android

17623 readers
133 users here now

The new home of /r/Android on Lemmy and the Fediverse!

Android news, reviews, tips, and discussions about rooting, tutorials, and apps.

🔗Universal Link: !android@lemdro.id


💡Content Philosophy:

Content which benefits the community (news, rumours, and discussions) is generally allowed and is valued over content which benefits only the individual (technical questions, help buying/selling, rants, self-promotion, etc.) which will be removed if it's in violation of the rules.


Support, technical, or app related questions belong in: !askandroid@lemdro.id

For fresh communities, lemmy apps, and instance updates: !lemdroid@lemdro.id

💬Matrix Chat

💬Telegram channels / chats

📰Our communities below


Rules

  1. Stay on topic: All posts should be related to the Android OS or ecosystem.

  2. No support questions, recommendation requests, rants, or bug reports: Posts must benefit the community rather than the individual. Please post to !askandroid@lemdro.id.

  3. Describe images/videos, no memes: Please include a text description when sharing images or videos. Post memes to !androidmemes@lemdro.id.

  4. No self-promotion spam: Active community members can post their apps if they answer any questions in the comments. Please do not post links to your own website, YouTube, blog content, or communities.

  5. No reposts or rehosted content: Share only the original source of an article, unless it's not available in English or requires logging in (like Twitter). Avoid reposting the same topic from other sources.

  6. No editorializing titles: You can add the author or website's name if helpful, but keep article titles unchanged.

  7. No piracy or unverified APKs: Do not share links or direct people to pirated content or unverified APKs, which may contain malicious code.

  8. No unauthorized polls, bots, or giveaways: Do not create polls, use bots, or organize giveaways without first contacting mods for approval.

  9. No offensive or low-effort content: Don't post offensive or unhelpful content. Keep it civil and friendly!

  10. No affiliate links: Posting affiliate links is not allowed.

Quick Links

Our Communities

Lemmy App List

Chat and More


founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS