Up until a few days ago, I've had a Google Pixel 5.
I used it for about 3-4 years, but I had to replace it due to its' hardware failing and it hitting EOL software support wise.
Especially the USB-C port is damaged, and the battery is drained in just one blink of an eye.
Said device is now lying around in the drawer, and I want to find a good use out of it.
It's still a fine phone. Like all those phones other people have in their drawer. It's probably faster than my homeserver, has cameras, sensors, wireless connections, and much more.
It has GrapheneOS installed, and is still more or less secure, probably even more than 80% of other android phones right now I guess?
**Do you have any ideas for what I can repurpose it?
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I know that there's Octo4a, which can turn it into an Octoprint server for my 3D-printer, but I already have a Raspberry Pi for that, and as said, the phone has an unstable USB connection.
Maybe I could use it for my photography equipment, e.g. as remote shutter?
Dashcam, webcam, or security cam / motion sensor Remote, touchpad, or keyboard for TVs or PCs Smart house controls / mini dashboard
Most of that may require repairing the dodgy USB though...
Does the keyboard boot up in seconds, so the phone can be stored off and charged once a year like a normal bluetooth keyboard?