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?
You can run servers on Android as well. Kodi is a dedicated media server app for streaming and the like, which is available for Android as well. It might also be an interesting interface for Home Assistant, if you are into that kind of stuff. As in put it on a stand or something permanently plugged in. Something like an old school radio might also be an idea. As in connect it to some good loud speakers and just play music from it.