People usually get new mobile phones every two or three years. Old mobile phones are often put away in a drawer or discarded as scrap if they can’t be put away anymore. Old phones can have many uses; the key is the growing number of phone apps. It’s a shame not to use them. Therefore, do not sell your old mobile phone quickly as scrap. Learn these tricks to give it a new life.
10 uses for old mobile phones
1. Document scanner
Your phone has a document scanner installed. Turn on the camera, aim at the screen you want to scan, and the image will be immediately converted into text or PDF. In this way, your mobile phone becomes a scanner, allowing you to work quickly and efficiently and saving you money on buying a scanner.
2. Home audio
Nowadays, audio equipment is set with a 3.5mm headphone access port. As long as devices can play music, you can directly plug in for music playback. If you have an idle old phone, you can make it into a home audio player and enjoy wonderful music anytime.
3. Flashlight
A flashlight is a small appliance commonly available in the home. Generally, those sold in the market are large and inconvenient to carry. If you have an old phone, installing flashlight software can meet your daily emergency needs. Moreover, mobile phones generally come with built-in flashlight software, which is particularly convenient.
4. E-reader
Professional e-readers sold on the market are expensive and not very responsive due to the special materials they are made of. As phone technology matures, the phone’s screen resolution becomes higher and higher. Old phones that are not used can be adopted as e-readers to meet daily reading needs.
5. A toy
If you have kids, you can install entertainment applications suitable for young children on the old phone. This saves money on buying a tablet and lets you rest assured that you can let them play without worrying about them dropping and breaking it.
6. Electronic clock
If an idle old mobile phone is at home, you can get a base and place it on the table as a clock. If the old phone has a schedule reminder function, you can save yourself the trouble of making plans. Set the corresponding schedule directly on the phone, which is more convenient and hassle-free.
7. Internet radio
There are many hidden features in phones, such as an Internet radio. You only need to connect the phone to Wi-Fi, and you can listen to whatever you want.
8. Sports equipment
A lot of sports equipment can monitor how many steps you take or how many kilometers you run in a day so that you can understand your physical condition anytime and anywhere. Specialized sports equipment is expensive, but if you have an old phone, you can install the corresponding application on it and check how your body is at any time.
9. Remote monitor
Modern people are very precautionary and often install security cameras in their rooms. A good monitor costs several hundred dollars. You don’t need to buy a special camera if you have an old phone at home. You only need to install a specific app on the phone, and the phone will immediately become a monitor.
10. Universal remote control
Household appliances come with a variety of remote controls. Searching for the right one in the pile placed on the table can be a headache. If you have an old phone at home that can emit infrared rays, you can turn it into a universal remote control to control your home appliances easily and comfortably.
Mobile phones that have been used for a long time will inevitably have various problems. Nevertheless, if you take better care of them daily, they can still look like new ones after two years.
Protect your phone’s charging port
The mobile phone’s charging port is an essential interface for replenishing power. It is also easily stained and damaged. When it comes into contact with metal substances, the phone’s signal will be weakened. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the charging port in time.
Keep away from humid areas
Humid areas contain a lot of water vapor. Once it seeps into the phone, it will erode the internal circuit board and cause damage. Keeping your phone in a dry place will prolong its service life.
Try to use the original charger
Mobile Phones produced by different manufacturers have unique electronic components. If you use an unmatched charger to charge the phone, current instability may occur, damaging the electronic components and affecting the phone’s service life. It is best to use the original charger when charging your phone.
Keep away from dusty environments
When a mobile phone is running, it must transmit sound through an electromagnetic field. Excessive dust damages the electromagnetic field and affects the phone’s life. To protect your phone, avoid dusty environments and clean it well.
Translated by Cecilia and edited by Amanda
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