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10 cool ways to repurpose your old mobile device into new tools

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Repurpose your old mobile device as a dedicated GPS device by downloading a navigation app such as Google Maps or Waze and keeping it charged in your car.

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Use it as a dedicated GPS device

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Transform your old mobile device into a security camera by downloading a security camera app such as Alfred or Nest.

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Use it as a security camera

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If you have a young child at home, repurpose your old mobile device as a baby monitor.

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Use it as a baby monitor

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Turn your old mobile device into a digital photo frame by downloading a photo slideshow app such as Frameo or Motion Photo Frame.

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Use it as a digital photo frame

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Repurpose your old mobile device as a music player by downloading a music app such as Spotify or Apple Music.

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Use it as a music player

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If you have a long flight or road trip coming up, repurpose your old mobile device as a portable movie player.

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Use it as a portable movie player

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Transform your old mobile device into a kitchen timer by downloading a timer app such as Time Timer or Kitchen Timer.

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Use it as a kitchen timer

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Repurpose your old mobile device as a bedside alarm clock by downloading an alarm clock app such as Alarmy or Sleep Cycle.

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Use it as a bedside alarm clock

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Turn your old mobile device into an e-reader by downloading an e-book app such as Kindle or Nook and loading it up with your favorite books.

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Use it as an e-reader

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Repurpose your old mobile device as a remote control by downloading a remote control app such as Universal Remote or AnyMote.

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Use it as a remote control