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Re:Uses for an old Android device by Semaphor on Tuesday August 09, 2022 @04:01AM (#32395319)
Never thought of that, I’d assume/hope it has protective circuits… It’s been on there for close to 2 years with no issues.
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Re:Uses for an old Android device by zxter on Tuesday August 09, 2022 @04:20AM (#32395425)
You can use a plug with timer or even a smart plug that device itself turns on and off when battery level reaches certain levels.
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Re:Uses for an old Android device by Fnoord on Tuesday August 09, 2022 @05:25AM (#32395771)
Chargie [1] allows this for USB-A. It could be controlled via an Android app.

My problem with repurposing an old Android device is the security issues. Firmware doesn't get updated anymore. An alternative OS like LineageOS or PostmarketOS takes care of most of the software issues, but not the firmware itself.

Another issue is that the battery is going to be years old, and on 'recent old' Android devices its much more difficult to remove the battery.

[1] https://chargie.org

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Re:Uses for an old Android device by Semaphor on Tuesday August 09, 2022 @04:29AM (#32395479)
Not sure how great constant charging and recharging would be either ;)
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