project

Smartphone Revival - Sustainable Repurposing with Alternative Operating Systems

ChaosTal
Chaostal

Chaostal Wuppertal presents a sustainable project focused on repurposing and enhancing old smartphones. At our project station, we offer you the chance to transform your used devices – specifically the Samsung J5 and Gigaset GX290 – by installing alternative, privacy-focused, and eco-friendly operating systems such as Ubuntu Touch, postmarketOS, /e/, and LibreOS. At our booth, we’ll conduct on-site installations of these open-source operating systems and are available to answer technical questions and provide advice. By utilizing alternative OS options, we’re giving these devices a second life, allowing users to break free from reliance on major manufacturers. This is a resource-saving approach that reduces electronic waste and turns old smartphones into powerful, secure devices! Visitors can not only test the devices on-site but also purchase them directly from us to take home. We ensure that each smartphone is prepped and ready for use. With this project, Chaostal Wuppertal is making a statement for a sustainable tech world that produces less waste and finds meaningful ways to reuse devices. There are some devices for give away.