cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/16912428

Up until a few days ago, I’ve had a Google Pixel 5.

I used it for about 3-4 years, but I had to replace it due to its’ hardware failing and it hitting EOL software support wise. Especially the USB-C port is damaged, and the battery is drained in just one blink of an eye.

Said device is now lying around in the drawer, and I want to find a good use out of it. It’s still a fine phone. Like all those phones other people have in their drawer. It’s probably faster than my homeserver, has cameras, sensors, wireless connections, and much more.

It has GrapheneOS installed, and is still more or less secure, probably even more than 80% of other android phones right now I guess?

**Do you have any ideas for what I can repurpose it? **

I know that there’s Octo4a, which can turn it into an Octoprint server for my 3D-printer, but I already have a Raspberry Pi for that, and as said, the phone has an unstable USB connection.

Maybe I could use it for my photography equipment, e.g. as remote shutter?

    • LibbEnglish
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      2 days ago

      this, or maybe take it to a repair shop to replace it’s battery and maybe the USB port as well.

      yep, if at all possible that would be a better idea.

      • petrescatraian@libranet.de
        1·
        2 days ago

        @Libb I managed to replace the battery of a 2016 phone 2 years ago, so I do not think that should be an issue. Plus, it’s a Pixel. In the worst case scenario you’d just get it back the way it is rn.