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by MayeulC 1279 days ago
wouldn't most old smartphones fit the bill? With either stock Android or postmarketos.
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KVFinn 1278 days ago
This is what I use now. After leaving them plugged for years the batteries often start expanding though, so it's not ideal right next to my head all night...
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MayeulC 1278 days ago
You need a charging controller that can disconnect the battery. IIRC my Xperia T3 was capable of that.

On Android, Advanced Charging Controller App (AccA) can tell you that, and help define profiles to avoid that spicy pillow issue.

Some phones additionally support running without battery, or you can connect a power supply in place of the battery.

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