Old iPhone: What to do with it?

[BeautifulWoman_1984]

Hey guys, I've got an iPhone here from 2012 that I'm no longer using. My iPad has completely replaced it.

Is there a list of ideas I can look at?

Thank you!

 

[Applejuiced]

Sell it on swappa.

 

[T5BRICK]

Give it to a friend or family member that needs a newer phone.

 

[Europa13]

I can look up the value for you if you post the model, storage capacity and condition. I sell mine on Craigslist. It usually only takes a few hours after I post it.

 

[blaine07]

Use Manythings app to make it a security camera?

 

[pika2000]

1. Backup phone
2. Beta test new iOS versions
3. Use it as an iPod

 

[44267547]

1. Backup phone
2. Beta test new iOS versions
3. Use it as an iPod

Option #3 is what I did previously with my 6s Plus. Mainly for in the Car use. But I like your idea.

 

[AndrewR23]

Sell it.
Use it
Throw it away
Give it away
Take it apart
Break it
See if it blends
Do a raffle and give it away
Use it as an iPod
Ask facebook
Display it
Use it as a paperweight

And the list goes on

 

[CEmajr]

Sell it

 

[blcfla]

I tend to sell anything I don't use regularly or need around, so SELL gets my vote

 

[bluespark]

Hey guys, I've got an iPhone here from 2012 that I'm no longer using. My iPad has completely replaced it.

Is there a list of ideas I can look at?

Thank you!

Please consider donating it to charity. You wouldn't fetch much for a 2012 phone, but it could be invaluable to someone without means who is (for example) looking for a job. Just a friendly suggestion -- it's obviously your phone and your choice.

 

[lauramayer]

Hey guys, I've got an iPhone here from 2012 that I'm no longer using. My iPad has completely replaced it.

Is there a list of ideas I can look at?

Thank you!

I buy every year a new iPhone and every year one of my poor neighbours or the help gets my old device. So, make someone a present.

 

[BeautifulWoman_1984]

Thanks for the replies!

I should have mentioned that I don't want to sell it and that I'm looking for a useful way to keep using it.

I'd love a way that I can keep using the iPhone!

 

[lakaiordie]

keep it as a back up. or give it to a family member or friend who needs a phone.

 

[BeautifulWoman_1984]

Use Manythings app to make it a security camera?

I'd love an idea that was similar to this!

 

[ipulsecases]

try to use it as a internet monitor . You can install the Skype in the old devices , turn on the auto reply for video chat , then you can check your house anytime you use Skype ,

 

[deano1972]

Put it in airplane mode and use it as an iPod if you don't have one, and of course it's always a back up phone in case you ever have to get your new phone repaired or something. This is what I've done with my old phone

 

[dontwalkhand]

Mount it in a nice enclosure in the wall and use it to control your smart home devices.

 

[spoon72]

Give it to me thanks

 

[BeautifulWoman_1984]

Thanks for the ideas!

I just hate throwing away working devices. I'd much rather find a use for them instead!

 

[BeautifulWoman_1984]

I've been searching the Apple website, but I couldn't find any ideas...

 

[ibookg409]

Hey guys, I've got an iPhone here from 2012 that I'm no longer using. My iPad has completely replaced it.

Is there a list of ideas I can look at?

Thank you!

Give it away on the "pay it forward" thread here. I need a new phone for my kid who dropped his in ocean this past week in Hawaii.

 

[AmazingTechGeek]

I gave my iPhone 6 to my sister after purchasing the 7. I say sell it or give it away to someone.

 

[BeautifulWoman_1984]

I just realised that there must be millions of iPhones people are no longer using...

 

[BeautifulWoman_1984]

I gave my iPhone 6 to my sister after purchasing the 7. I say sell it or give it away to someone.

This is what I was going to do at first, but since my iPhone is so old now it doesn't receive iOS updates anymore so it wouldn't be useful to most other people...