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Keep Your phone for Longer

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Tip 1: Fairphones,Iphones,Pixels and Samsung phones are the best for long term software support.

Tip 2: Opt for a phone brand that is repairable and has a unlockable bootloader.

Tip 3: Install linux on your phone to keep getting software support.

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I've kept iPhones for 5 years and Nutribullets for 8 — here's how I nurture my tech and stretch its lifespan (www.tomsguide.com)
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[–] [email protected] 13 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (3 children)

I’ve kept my phone for 7 years by using this one simple trick that phone manufactures hate.

I don’t drop it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

I dropped mine, breaking my second screen in 20 years. It was a bit pricey but I replaced the screen. Repairing sometimes makes sense too.

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