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Re:Why get an expensive Pi when I have an old phone? by albert_e on Saturday November 14, 2026 @04:45AM (#50495573)
I too have a bunch of cheap android phones of diverse vintage lying around.

Some are bought with US carrier locks - never activated or unlocked. Any chance they can be unlocked with today's tools and not dumped into ewaste.

There are a few simple projects for home automation i have in mind but the rooting felt like a daunting task.

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Re:Why get an expensive Pi when I have an old phone? by sjdh76 on Saturday November 14, 2026 @05:07AM (#50495680)
For home automation, just build an app that does what your need. No big reason to root it.
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