Resolve-IT offers tech-help house calls in Johnson County, KS, for new devices, internet connectivity, email/password safety, software help and more! And without jargon, just personal white-glove support and practical solutions. Call (913) 608-7686 or email support@resolveitkc.com to make an appointment!
Don’t throw away your old smartphone! Donate it to Resolve-IT where we’ll factory-reset it (to erase your information) and get it to someone who can benefit from it even without service!
Our top 5 favorite uses for old smartphones include:
Dial 911
If there is any cellular service available, a functional smartphone can call 911.
Use WiFi
Public libraries and many restaurant chains offer free WiFi. Use your phone apps - including free communication apps - but don’t share sensitive personal information on public WiFi networks!
Our picks: Messenger, WhatsApp and Discord are great free communication apps for video conferencing, calling or chatting.
Offline Apps
Countless apps work offline, and most smartphones come with cameras, calculators, calendars, clocks, productivity software, etc., preinstalled.
Our picks: Google Drive's free productivity tools (Keep, Slides, Docs, Sheets) can be used offline, and can sync to the cloud when back online.
Reuse Projects
An old smartphone can be a dedicated media player, universal remote, digital photo-frame, security camera, remote desktop, or simply an educational tinkering opportunity.
Our picks: Even without smart TVs or WiFi, USB-C smartphones can use most displays with a cheap USB-C/HDMI cable, and if the smartphone has an infrared transmitter it can become the singular universal-remote-and-media-player for your entire home.
Prepaid Minutes
There are numerous affordable prepaid-data/SIM card services that can be highly useful (in a limited capacity) to someone in need.
Our picks: Mint Mobile, Tello, Visible and Google Fi all offer affordable limited-data plans with unlimited talk-and-text, or if you don't want data (and don't mind ads) TextNow offers a $5 SIM card for otherwise-free talk-and-text phone service supported by ads.
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