I just upgraded to a 13, but the trade-in was only $80 and I thought I might find something better to do with it than just get $80 back, so I’d love suggestions. Remember, it doesn’t have cellular access anymore, just wifi. Does anyone have any good ideas for what to do with it? A friend suggested a dedicated GPS for my car, which I would obviously have to upgrade on occasion, but I can do that from my garage. Slightly annoying, but possibly useful. Any other ideas?
Yes, I know, throw it out or use it as a coaster. Ha ha. Very droll.
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iPhone XR
I am using a 2017 mid-range Android phone with a custom ROM and I’m very happy. The XR came out in 2018. Don’t tell me that iPhones hold their value for longer.
it doesn’t have cellular access anymore
WTF?! My grandma is still using a Nokia 3410 from 2003 and nobody expects 2G to shut down anytime soon. Did you breach the terms of your celluar contract?
If the OS is too old, just go to xda-developers.com, search for a ROM for your mo… oh wait, you bought into the phone brand that ages faster for this very reason.
I got a new phone. So the SIM is now assigned to a new phone. Why would the old phone still have cellular service?
I could, but the battery is dying, hence me replacing it. It’s not very good as a cell phone if I have to leave it plugged in all the time. However, other people have made good suggestions. I’m not sure what your problem is.
You should have took the 80 dollars.
I use my old iphone xs as an iPod/music hub in the living room
Use it as a webcam? Probably way better than most webcams on the market.
I love the idea, but the only time I ever use a webcam is for zoom meetings for work and I’m sitting in front of my desktop for those. I don’t really care about the quality for that. In fact, I don’t care if I look like a ball of fuzz. But if I ever do care, it’s good to have something around for that.
Use it as a security camera. Plenty of apps that will do that, all it needs is a wifi connection and power.
