With technology updates coming our way a dime a dozen, we end up upgrading our gadgets quite often. If we switch to a new smartphone, chances are the old one is usually sold off or kept lying around as a spare phone. While these options are good too here are several other things that you can do with your smartphone.
WiFi router: Usually all smart phones have the technology to convert into a hotspot. The data that we use on the phone, once turned into a hotspot can be as good as a WiFi router. If you have an old sim, opt for an unlimited date plan and use it in the old phone to get yourself a portable WiFi router.
Music station: I recently got a new phone and my old 8GB smartphone is a great gadget to store music. I connect my phone with my plasma TV and play my favourite songs. It is also a great option when I want to listen to music while travelling. I can indulge without having to worry about the battery life .
GPS device: With unlimited data plan you can use this phone for your GPS and maps. If you regularly travel to various unknown destinations, your old smartphone can be a great help. Also if you have a different phone for GPS usage you can rest assured that your current internet plan never goes off limit.
E-Reading: If you are an avid reader, your old phone can be a great e-book reader. There are many e-books available online for free that you can store on your phone. If your old smartphone has OLED display, you can switch to night mode and enjoy reading without worrying about the battery life.
Data storage: I use my old smartphone as a data storage device too. It carries almost 5 thousand photos along with few of my favourite movies.
Portable game station: I love playing games on the phone and an old smartphone is the perfect gaming device. I don’t have to worry about battery life or getting killed if I receive a phone call.
Digital clock: Your old phone can turn into a smart digital clock for your desk. Download a digital clock app from the app store or play store. Go to settings>display>sleep>Never. This will let the screen be on and show the cool digi clock at all the time.
Data transfer: I don’t own any hard disk hence I store my data in my old phone. With an USB cable I can easily transfer GBs of data and keep it all handy.
Personal digital Frame: Your old smartphone can be the perfect digital frame. Save your favourite photos in an album in your phone and view them as a slideshow. Go to settings>display>sleep>Never. Change your sleep mode from seconds to never which will enable your screen to be on and highlight the pictures all day long.
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