{"id":427367,"date":"2022-04-05T19:00:43","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T16:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/its-time-to-ditch-your-old-android-phone\/"},"modified":"2022-04-05T19:00:43","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T16:00:43","slug":"its-time-to-ditch-your-old-android-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-time-to-ditch-your-old-android-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"#It\u2019s Time to Ditch Your Old Android Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28a361e92dc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28a361e92dc\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-time-to-ditch-your-old-android-phone\/#%E2%80%9CIts_Time_to_Ditch_Your_Old_Android_Phone%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;It\u2019s Time to Ditch Your Old Android Phone&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-time-to-ditch-your-old-android-phone\/#Unsafe_to_Use\" >Unsafe to Use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-time-to-ditch-your-old-android-phone\/#Unsafe_to_Store\" >Unsafe to Store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-time-to-ditch-your-old-android-phone\/#How_to_Safely_Dispose_of_an_Old_Phone\" >How to Safely Dispose of an Old Phone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CIts_Time_to_Ditch_Your_Old_Android_Phone%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;It\u2019s Time to Ditch Your Old Android Phone&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-793039\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Old-Phones.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Old-Phones.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Old-Phones.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Pile of old phones.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/old-cellphones-battery-electronic-waste-concept-351686873\">wk1003mike\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Android phones have been commonplace for well over a decade. Nearly everyone who has used one has used <em>more than one<\/em>. You probably have some old phones laying around, and it\u2019s well past time to get rid of them.<\/p>\n<p>There are quite a few practical uses for an old Android phone. You can turn it into a security camera, a dashcam for your car, or even a photo frame if it\u2019s big enough. However, if you\u2019re not going to put an old phone to use, you really shouldn\u2019t keep it around. Allow us to explain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Turn an Old Android Phone into a Security Camera<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unsafe_to_Use\"><\/span>Unsafe to Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711893\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/android-security-update.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"android security update\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If your old Android phone isn\u2019t completely dead, you may still be using it. While this is a good financial and environmental decision\u2014and people should use phones longer\u2014it can also be unsafe for security reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Android devices are notorious for not receiving software updates in a timely manner\u2014or never receiving them. Monthly security updates are crucial for keeping phones up to date against the latest vulnerabilities and attacks. Check out our explainer on Android antivirus <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s for more information about how Android protects you.<\/p>\n<p>Even Android phones that are regularly updated\u2014mostly Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices\u2014will eventually stop receiving updates altogether. They will no longer be protected against new threats. That\u2019s when you should stop using the device.<\/p>\n<p>Many <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/security.samsungmobile.com\/workScope.smsb\">Samsung Galaxy devices<\/a> receive five years of software updates. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/pixelphone\/answer\/4457705?hl=en#zippy=%2Cpixel-a-a-xl-xl-a-a-g-a-g%2Cpixel-pixel-pro-phones\">Google Pixel phones<\/a> receive five to three years of software updates, depending on the model.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Does Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus App?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unsafe_to_Store\"><\/span>Unsafe to Store<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-789362\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/burning-mobile-phone-exploded.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A burning mobile phone with an exploded battery.\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/mobile-phone-battery-explodes-burns-due-327590033\">wk1003mike\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not actively using the old Android device, it can still be unsafe to keep around. The biggest thing to watch out for is batteries degrading over time.<\/p>\n<p>The safest way to store an old battery is to keep it charged around 40% and remove the battery completely if you can. Every once in a while, charge it back up to around 40%.<\/p>\n<p>Sound like something you\u2019re going to do? I didn\u2019t think so. Most people throw an old phone into a box or drawer and forget about it. Batteries can swell and become fire hazards. Thankfully, modern batteries are not as susceptible to this as they used to be, but it can happen.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not using the phone, there\u2019s really no reason to keep it around. You could be setting yourself up for an accident. An exploded battery is not something you want to deal with.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What to Do When Your Phone or Laptop Has a Swollen Battery<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Safely_Dispose_of_an_Old_Phone\"><\/span>How to Safely Dispose of an Old Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, how do you get rid of an old Android phone? Thankfully, you have quite a few options. First and foremost, you could get some cash for it by listing it on a site like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/\">Swappa<\/a>. Someone may have a use for it that you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>If selling is not an option, you can either donate it or recycle it. Donating will put the device in the hands of someone who could really use it. A recycling center or service will be able to safely dispose of it and re-use some of the materials.\u00a0The one thing you <em>don\u2019t<\/em> want to do is throw an old phone away with your regular trash.<\/p>\n<p>Whether your old Android phone is unsafe due to outdated software or outdated hardware, it\u2019s time you let someone else deal with it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Safely Dispose of an Old Phone<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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