A practical guide to extending the life of an Android phone through four key practices: installing a custom ROM like LineageOS instead of the bloated stock ROM, insisting on a user-replaceable battery, using a protective case, and attempting DIY repairs before buying a new device. The author shares personal experience replacing a micro-USB daughterboard on a Samsung Galaxy S5 for under $20, arguing against the consumerist cycle of annual phone upgrades.
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Install LineageOS or ReplicantInsist on a user-replacable batteryGet a caseAttempt repairs before you buy a new phoneSort: