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Ben Hur Jul 2, 2024

So why upcycle Android instead of just buying new?
1. Minimize ewaste and give purpose to/extend the lifetime of older but working devices.
2. An updated version of Android often means better security (and sometimes better performance).
3. Removal of bloatware, having a deGoogled mobile experience, and more user freedom.

Got an old mobile device? Maybe we can give it new life.

#Android #LineageOS #DeGoogle #UpcycleAndroid #Pinoy #TootSEA #Tech #OpenSource #FDroid #APK #KOReader #Ewaste

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Ben Hur Jul 2, 2024

Officially, it supports up to Android 8.1 but after some tinkering, I got it to run Android 13 (Lineage OS 20). It's also fully deGoogled with most of the apps coming from FDroid or sideloaded via APKs.

#Android #LineageOS #DeGoogle #UpcycleAndroid #Pinoy #TootSEA #Tech #OpenSource #FDroid

Ben Hur Jul 2, 2024

I've been looking for a tablet to read my comics/manga on and while i could've just bought a new/recent one, there's something about upcycling Android machines that just feels more me. 🤣

So I got this used Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016, model SM-T580) for about P3,500. 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, and a good-enough screen (1920x1200 @224ppi) for a reader/media tablet.

#Android #LineageOS #DeGoogle #UpcycleAndroid #Pinoy #TootSEA #Tech #OpenSource

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OpenAndroidInstaller Jan 20, 2024

Might be interesting for #freeyourandroid and #upcycleandroid 😉

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guilherme

Dec 25, 2023

Good enough, one can use an old Android phone as a SBC:
https://hackaday.com/2023/04/27/using-an-old-smartphone-in-place-of-a-raspberry-pi/
Nice move to something like #UpcycleAndroid.

Using An Old Smartphone In Place Of A Raspberry Pi

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