Samsung expands its Upcycle program for reusing old Galaxy phones at home

21 April 2021
They can be used as sensors, baby monitors, and camera solutions.

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  • cyber
  • S2D
  • 21 Apr 2021

i use s4 with snapdragon 800-still the phones up to 250 euro cant compete with it and i see no reason replace it

    Yup.

    My stepfather's S7 edge was used as a clock but was charged all the time. Battery swelled up. Never seen it happen before. Not even on iPhones.

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      • uv9
      • 21 Apr 2021


      Here in India samsung is still selling these phones at premium prices.

        Anonymous, 21 Apr 2021Smart initiative, I like it 1000 euros and more costing light detectors or baby monitors that are about to explode doesn't sound like smart idea.

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          • Anonymous
          • ImB
          • 21 Apr 2021

          notafanboy, 21 Apr 2021what the crap is this?Idk

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            • UD{
            • 21 Apr 2021

            notafanboy, 21 Apr 2021what the crap is this?crap = you. grow up

              Please add support to my Galaxy Note 4.

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                • Anonymous
                • 6ru
                • 21 Apr 2021

                Smart initiative, I like it

                  This is really smart. Better than any no chargers in the box initiatives. This will actual reduce E-Waste

                    notafanboy, 21 Apr 2021what the crap is this?U can read what it is... It's actually a smart move from Samsung.
                    U don't have/use Smart home stuff?
                    Sensors, bulb, ir, alarm etc, with Google, Alexa, Samsung, Apple etc

                      what the crap is this?

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 610
                        • 21 Apr 2021

                        Why not reuse those things as emulation handhelds?

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                          • Anonymous
                          • ppy
                          • 21 Apr 2021

                          Hope this also covers the damage caused by non-removable bulging and exploding batteries when they are left permanently on the charger. I have been running all sorts of projects on old phones for a long time and almost every battery swelled up after about 2 years. That was when batteries were still replaceable so when the back cover popped off you knew it was ready for replacement. Current devices will simply shatter and break apart when this happens. Thanks Samsung, for encouraging people to burn down their houses instead of making a step towards a better future with less waste. (Owner of Note9, Note 10+ and Note 20 Ultra btw). Lovely phones, but their longevity is questionable at best.