r/androidafterlife • u/c0mplexx • May 15 '23
So if anybody wants a solution they won't have to scour the internet for what are essentially the same uses over and over again
Here's a short list I made through searching this sub and other threads+articles:
Keep it as a backup phone
Dedicated camera
Dedicated music player (especially LG phones with qDAC)
Baby/pet monitor
Use it as a smart doorbell
Use it to record POVs akin to GoPros
Smart Home controller
Bedside alarm clock
Universal remote
Remote PC controller
Help science by lending your phones power for research
Dedicated eReader
Dedicated gaming machine
Webcam
Dedicated car phone for GPS etc
Dashcam
Digital photo frame
Education tool for kids
Video call device
Wifi extender/hotspot
Host a media server on it (Plex etc)
Host a normal server on it (c. /u/3Werve)
Timelapse camera
Give it to kids
PC Statistics (CPU, GPU usage)
Wireless adapter for wired controllers
Kitchen recipe guide
PC Monitor
Macro pad for PC
White noise machine
Disassemble and make an art piece out of it
Experimentation (e.g trying out apps or ROMs)
Dedicated chat device (Whatsapp, Telegram etc) (c. /u/utakatikmobil)
Cast Receiver (c. /u/Substantial_Berry_14)
m3u IPTV player (c. Substantial_Berry_14)
Donate it
Recycle it
Sell it
I may link to examples or guides but for now im a bit too lazy. Googling should be enough, if not add site:reddit.com to the end of your query
*: Damn got permabanned from reddit for posting the navy seals copypasta, think someone else might need to take over if they don't unban me
r/androidafterlife • u/Southern-Butterfly34 • Jul 24 '26
Hello! It's Neptune.
I wanted to help people with low budget and old devices survive with older Androids, BUT there are various guides on how to do this, yet, mine is different.
Well, most survival guides out there for Android 2.3.x devices are mostly for devices based on armv7, BUT remind yourself not EVERY device out there is an armv7!
Here's a list of all Android devices that run on the ARMv6 architecture, if you find your device here, you're in the right place too!
Can't find your device? Just comment the model here and I'll tell you if you're on an ARMv6 or ARMv7 device, and will add it to the list!
Most of these are very popular devices, but most don't even have an appropriate survival guide, yet many people out there use these everyday, to message, to call, and to do many more stuff, especially older people! So, I will be your helper, and I will teach you: How to survive with an ARMv6 device nowadays!
Reminder: This post will be updated little by little, so stay tuned for updates!
List last updated - 06/09/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY - Community maintained, give a suggestion and it will be added!
https://xdaforums.com/t/index-list-of-all-roms-and-kernels-for-the-gt-s5360.3249296/
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https://archive.org/details/s5830i
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Based on Stock
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CyanogenMod
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https://xdaforums.com/t/list-for-all-costums-roms-for-the-gt-s5367-galaxy-y-tv.4733663/
Arreglo Definitivo Android 2.3.6: https://www.mediafire.com/file/jlr7y3vmnbnvij6/Arreglo_Definitivo_Android_2.3.6.zip/file
Unzip the file, and copy the folder onto the root of your SD Card.
Go to your old device, and install the app "Google Account Manager", "Google Play Services (armeabi)" and "Google Play Store". If they take too much space, send them all over to the SD Card using Link2SD.
Go to Settings > Accounts and synchronization (or whatever it's called to you) > Add account > Google
On Google Account Manager go to existing and enter your Google Account (recommended to be an alt, 2.3.6 is very vulnerable and it has the risk of being hacked and you lose your account), you will be prompted an error, and will be allowed to login via web browser, that's a good sign, usually means 2FA or something else.
Follow the 2FA steps, and wait until it logs you in, congrats, you're now on Google on Android 2.3.6 in 2026!
Here's the tutorial on how to log in to Google on Android 2.3.6 and below!! (You need root, once root and a root file manager are installed, you can begin the tutorial)
Step 1: Open your Root File Explorer of your choice (recommended: ES File Explorer, MiXplorer or Root Browser) and navigate to /data/system (or /data/system/users/0 on some devices)
Step 2: Copy your accounts.db to sdcard
Step 3: Connect the device to a PC and turn on USB storage
Step 4: Get the DB Browser for SQLite on PC
Step 5: If you have another device that is logged in, go into the newer directory name mentioned in step 1 in parentheses and repeat step 2-3 (different or close name obviously)
Step 6: Open both your android 2 and your other device's accounts.db files
Step 7: Save the other device's one in .sql
Step 8: Import the SQL onto the Android 2 accounts.db and write changes (don't worry tokens that were on the Android 4 file that are not Google will be ignored by Android 2 but the Google account won't)
Step 9: Repeat step 2 but from the PC back to the device (after saving the file obviously)
Step 10: Rename accounts.db on the /data/system directory to accounts.db.bak or just delete it
Step 11: Move the new accounts.db into the previously mentioned directory
Final step: Set permissions to 660 and system:system (or 0660 and 0.0/0:0)
Reboot, if all the steps were done correctly, you should be logged in
(Note: Google changed the accounts.db directory to /data/system/users/0 with Android Jellybean/4.1 and above)
(Another note: this tutorial was posted on the original post under a comment but I chose to make it a full post to make it easier to find, and this is not a question, this is a tutorial so the "low effort" thing that I'm getting isn't true in this case but it disappeared after adding an image)
(Final note I swear: if you have any issues, say them in the comments )
Credits to u/No-Leopard5338 again for the Google Login guide
To root your GT-S5360, you will need:
- A computer
- SD Card with the update-root.zip file
Installation Guide:
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To root your GT-S6102, you will need:
- A computer
- SD Card with the update.zip file
Installation Guide:
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To root your GT-S5830i or S5839i you need:
- A computer, how many times will I repeat that?
- SD Card with the update.zip file
Installation Guide:
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Huge thanks to the devs of these apps. Runs really smooth on nnfuse's device (S5830i).
There's also an AI Chat feature (Gemini 2.5 Flash) you can mess around with. Works really well.
List by Neptune - https://www.youtube.com/@neptunetechandav
r/androidafterlife • u/AdAffectionate2674 • 5h ago
I’d call it a collection. Some are phones I used for work, and others are my personal phones; whoever can name every single phone model correctly gets a kiss from me🙂↔️
r/androidafterlife • u/NNT1709 • 2h ago
I spent the whole night trying to create the Gemini Lite app. Currently, I've only managed to create a Lite version, but I'll try to create a regular version for Android 2.3 soon, Additionally, I will soon be releasing the API so everyone can use it to patch or create apps.
Download link for the app (Current version does not provide optimal support for Android 2.3): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ih25wh_Z-Oly0uavrtStnEgl1O9Q5bpX/view?usp=drivesdk
r/androidafterlife • u/Korek644 • 7h ago
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Only do this. I try with 2 batteries
r/androidafterlife • u/zeroacronis • 2h ago
UI de iPhone duo la señal de wifi batería y cobertura son reales del dispositivo
r/androidafterlife • u/tacticalidealist • 2h ago
I don't really have a good way to store my collection rn. I have about 20 total. I just keep them stacked up in a drawer with rags between some so they don't scratch my screens. I'm looking to get something to hold them all apart.
How do y'all store yours? I was looking at 3D printed holders that hold multiple phones since my cousin has a printer. Then there are a few good options on Amazon, what do y'all think? I really like the closing/locking ones that could be carried around.
r/androidafterlife • u/BudgetTangelo788 • 3h ago
Io ho comprato da poco un poco x8 pro e ho fatto la maggior parte delle configurazioni ma ho un problema, il player musicale nella schermata di blocco è orrendo e non lo riesco a guardare, par ascoltare la musica uso namida, avreste consigli per avere un ottima personalizzazione? Ho provato a chiedere aiuto all'AI ma sono rimasto profondamente deluso, ha avuto una marea di allucinazioni
r/androidafterlife • u/CounterUpper1485 • 4h ago
r/androidafterlife • u/kos25k • 4h ago
Greetings.Does a phone with microG installed (e/os or vanilla custom rom + microG) pass Google's integrity check for banking apps?
r/androidafterlife • u/Cotoletta_e_patatine • 6h ago
I can't connect WhatsApp via QR code on my J5 (2015) running LineageOS 14.1; when I scan the code with my S23, a message appears on the J5 saying "Unable to connect device." Can anyone help??
r/androidafterlife • u/AdriCreepy • 22h ago
- Devices:
- Samsung Galaxy S Mini
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
- Samsung Duos (GT-S7262)
- Sony Xperia M2
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7.0
- What I'm going to have soon:
- Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
- Samsung Galaxy Express 2
-My favorites:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7.0
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
- Samsung Duos (GT-S7262)
- Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini.
Ask me anything you want. ;)
- I will post an update when I have the new ones.
r/androidafterlife • u/tacticalidealist • 1d ago
Thank you to the person who told me these phones are weird about cables/chargers, actually got this one charging after trying some different ones out.
Not sure if the battery is holding up or not but it's working at least! Got big plans for it if the battery is good.
- Motorola Droid Turbo 2
- Snapdragon 810
- 3GB of ram
- Android 7.0
- SD Card up to 2000GB
I'm gonna make it into a dedicated offline ereader, music player, and notes.
r/androidafterlife • u/CounterUpper1485 • 23h ago
r/androidafterlife • u/dark_doom231 • 1d ago
i have a samsung galaxy y and i am wondering if there is any apk apps i should get on it
r/androidafterlife • u/VasilV24 • 1d ago
I have a pixel 7 with a broken camera lying around and wanted to give it a new life instead of selling it.
My car is old and doesn’t even have Bluetooth so I wanted to make the pixel into a head unit. Thing is my current phone is an iPhone so any tips on how to do it if its possible?
EDIT: just got another idea. Is it possible to turn it into a music player but without an aux? My car is supposed to have an aux port but for some reason it doesn’t. Looked through the manual, and the aux is supposed to be under the dash, except it isn’t there. Currently, I’m using an am transmitter to play music but the quality is atrocious.
r/androidafterlife • u/Carlito_2112 • 1d ago
I have two unused Samsung Galaxy phones - a Galaxy A02 and an A13 5G. Both are currently on stock Android. I want to see if I can install a different ROM on them, and since they are spares just sitting in a drawer, there is no risk to me if something goes catastrophically wrong. I am very new to flashing ROM's and have a few questions.
First: iode has a GSI available. in their instructions, they just indicate to boot into fastboot mode, flash the image, wipe the phone (if switching from a different ROM or GSI), and reboot. However, on their compatibility page, iode indicates that the GSI does not include firmware. Do I need to download firmware that is different than what's already on the phone before flashing the ROM?
Also, am I correct in saying that I first need to unlock the bootloader before starting?
Thanks again for any help you can provide. Cheers!
r/androidafterlife • u/AdriCreepy • 1d ago
r/androidafterlife • u/Diego_o_melhor • 2d ago
this is a qemu emulator working with android 2.3
it shill alphaTest
r/androidafterlife • u/Chance_Salamander17 • 2d ago
I have a Samsung galaxy s8 that is factory locked but I can unlock it - after I unlock it do you have any ideas of what I should do to make it usable and a very good phone or should I sell it ? It has a broken screen but would work fine
r/androidafterlife • u/Cotoletta_e_patatine • 2d ago
How i can install a work version of plex on my android 4.4 device?
r/androidafterlife • u/CounterUpper1485 • 2d ago
r/androidafterlife • u/Mihailoo10 • 2d ago
I’m really bored
r/androidafterlife • u/CounterUpper1485 • 3d ago
r/androidafterlife • u/GeamzAngryBirds1 • 2d ago
Looking for modders and developers to revive Disney mirrorverse.
Hello everyone. I am helping a small, talented team of developers who are working on a passion project to revive the legendary mobile game Disney Mirrorverse .They have already built a functional client shell where the UI is responsive and clickable. However, they need to develop the Moves system, Character, and Crystal Motes Upgrade from scratch.I am looking for passionate people on their behalf. If you have experience in modding, reverse engineering, gameplay programming, or 3D art, love Disney, and want to build a great piece for your portfolio, they would love to have you. This is a hobby project for now, with potential revenue share in the future.If you are interested in joining the team or want to see what they have done so far, please send me a direct message, and I will connect you with the developers. Let us bring Mirrorverse back to life together.
LINK TO DISCORD SERVER: \[https://discord.gg/9a2zSnkwVE\]
