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Posted: 9/29/2019 4:45:59 PM EDT
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Until it dies. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 4:46:40 PM EDT
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About 5 or 6 years. Then, I get a $99 cheap phone off Amazon. It does everything it want it to do.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 4:48:16 PM EDT
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Until the old one no longer functions.
Always TXL |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 4:52:05 PM EDT
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I'm going on 3 years. I just got the battery replaced and about to need a replacement screen.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 4:54:07 PM EDT
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My 5s is 4 and a half years old now and my 3gs was around 4 years before it would randomly shut off when using safari.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 4:57:44 PM EDT
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Still using a Samsung Galaxy s6 that i bought a little over 4 years ago. Still works great but will probably upgrade soon
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Posted: 9/29/2019 4:58:09 PM EDT
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I have my first smartphone still, iphone6. It is truly an incredible device, it gets used every single day for hours and it has only had one battery replacement. I will absolutely buy another iphone when I need one.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:00:24 PM EDT
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3-4 years, 5 if it doesn't start having problems. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:01:15 PM EDT
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Think I went from a 4 to a 6s and it’s working fine still. Skip the 11 iteration.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:03:58 PM EDT
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Looks like I'm the flyer in this grouping.
I buy the latest iPhone every year on or near the release date ever since 2009. I just bought the 11 Pro Max and sold my 1year old Xr for $650 on Craigslist in one day |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:04:08 PM EDT
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12 months for the wife and I both.
We are on the annual upgrade plan. I rather like it. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:04:27 PM EDT
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My wife gets the itch for a new iPhone about every two years. Historically we have bought a decently equipped model unlocked phone from the Apple Store, with phone, applecare plan, and tax, it comes out to $950-$1000. That comes out to over $40 a month if you kept it two years. Seems like a lot to me. What do you guys do? |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:04:27 PM EDT
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Had an iPhone 6 for about a year before the touchscreen stopped working. Repairs were so expensive (new main board req'd) that I bought a 7. I really think Apple should have fixed those for free, even after the warranty. It was a very common manufacturing flaw that only showed up after several months of use.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:09:16 PM EDT
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Man this thread makes me miss my yearly Sprint upgrades because of my silver account. Now I will go be poor somewhere else I have a Galaxy S8 and am enjoying not paying a monthly phone payment. I do like the transparency of having the payment itemized on your bill.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:11:58 PM EDT
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I've had mine 2 and a half years, and it's working fine.
I'd say 3-4 years. Also, buying phone outright is the way to go. If you need to pay for it monthly, you can't afford it. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:29:44 PM EDT
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Some of you guys have top tier rifle set ups that do not get used nearly as often as your phone, but have phones from 5 yrs ago. Not hating, just think it is funny. I am on a 2 yr rotation. Note 9 right now Do that with a phone. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:41:07 PM EDT
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Since ~2007 I’ve had one blackberry, a 4S, a 6, then 6s+ (the 6 crapped out early and I realized the bigger screen was the way to go). The 6s+ is on its second battery.
I keep them cased and take care about cleaning the charging ports. Really extends their life. I like my 6s+ so much I’m debating buying a 6s+ for “hot standby” when this one dies. I don’t want to lose my headphone jack 4 phones in 12 years. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:44:51 PM EDT
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Also, buying phone outright is the way to go. If you need to pay for it monthly, you can't afford it. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:50:06 PM EDT
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2ish years.
I kept my 6S+ (That I bought refurbed, from Apple), up until recently- where I took advantage of all the people dumping their X’s- in favor of 11’s. 
Win/Win. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:53:36 PM EDT
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Usually every 3 years or so I buy whatever Samsung is two generations back, used. Bought an S7 last year, and will likely keep it a few more years. Not a big app person, I only use a phone in a pinch when I don't have a laptop nearby.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:53:37 PM EDT
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Still have my flip phone, never had a smart phone so I guess I've never upgraded   ...
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:53:41 PM EDT
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When my phone becomes unusable I get a new one. I usually replace an aging model that was on clearance when I got it with whatever the newest aging model on clearance is.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:54:29 PM EDT
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I am on a Iphone 6 and is still able to get updates. A new one will offer all most no advantage as the technology is at a peak for the time. Paid $200 used. Go wast your money somewhere else.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 5:55:27 PM EDT
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I get a new one when the old one quits.
Hint. Facebook kills phones, because people look at it more than we look at GD. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:00:44 PM EDT
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I buy a new one every release. I'm not poor though.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:00:54 PM EDT
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I keep them until they die or get broken. Then I buy one generation back from today’s new hotness in an Android phone. Currently with a Motorola.
I never understood the reasoning behind the phone upgrade merry-go-round. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:03:40 PM EDT
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Wife got an iphone6 and i got a samsung galaxy s6 about 4 years ago. Wife juat upgraded to an Xr, i am still on my s6. I have had 4 cell phones since 2006, so averaging a little over 3 years. All of them were over 4 except my motorola droid 2...it sucked and i only made it 2 years.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:08:05 PM EDT
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As long as humanly possible.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:08:06 PM EDT
[#29]
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Some of you guys have top tier rifle set ups that do not get used nearly as often as your phone, but have phones from 5 yrs ago. Not hating, just think it is funny. I am on a 2 yr rotation. Note 9 right now In my life, I’ve thrown away too many electronic items that became utterly worthless to put any more money into it than I absolutely need. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:08:14 PM EDT
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i keep them till they are no longer usable.
I hate buying phones almost as much as paying taxes. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:16:45 PM EDT
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I seem to be upgrading about once a year with phones that are 1-2 years old on Swappa.
Although, about a month ago I bought a Pixel 3a that I'm hoping will last me the next 3 years. I just want the latest software updates. All the hardware stuff seems to be minor improvements and isnt worth the premium that companies are charging. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:18:31 PM EDT
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Still rocking a galaxy 5 lol
No need for anything fancy. When this one breaks I'll get the next freebee |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:35:51 PM EDT
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Going on 3 years now. Keep on using it until it doesn’t work and repair is cost prohibitive.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:41:35 PM EDT
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I’ve got an iPhone X
I had an iPhone 5s before this. This thing should last at least 5 more years and I don’t plan to upgrade unless this upcoming 5g revolutionizes things. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:43:28 PM EDT
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I have only had a iPhone 2 and a new XR so I get 8 yrs out of them based on a sample of 2 
I could have gotten 8 years out of one phone if I got one too. Cost more than I make in a year tho. Ceramic. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:44:10 PM EDT
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A year
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:46:10 PM EDT
[#37]
I'm still rocking an iPhone 7+, and I don't see any reason to change that. I was tickled pink with it when it was new, and it still does everything they promised it would 3 years later.
I'll replace it when it can no longer get updates, or when the battery finally takes a shit. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:48:18 PM EDT
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I'm still using my first smart phone, an iPhone 4s.Still does everything I need it to.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:51:53 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My rifles from 4 years ago are worth *exactly* the same today. Do that with a phone. Nothing wrong with keeping a phone til the wheels fall off. Seems like some are taking so much pride in their old hand me downs...no big deal. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:52:56 PM EDT
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About 12 months.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:53:18 PM EDT
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Until it stops working.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:54:20 PM EDT
[#42]
About 2 years.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:54:51 PM EDT
[#43]
I keep it until it drops to 25% battery as soon as I unplug it.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 6:55:31 PM EDT
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We both have an iPhone 6. Put new batteries in both of them a couple of months back. Don't see us getting new phones any time remotely soon.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 7:01:10 PM EDT
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Till the wheels fall off it. I wish it would die. The XR looks nice. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 7:03:53 PM EDT
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Using an i5.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 7:06:15 PM EDT
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I'm two years in on my Sony and love it.
I'll keep it till it dies. Unfortunately it is increasingly difficult to find a small screen phone. This one is 4.7" and I absolutely do not want anything bigger. Eta: I think I paid about $225. I always buy unlocked. |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 7:08:57 PM EDT
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Until it dies, or until someone I know upgrades and sells me their old phone cheap.....I'm still rocking a Galaxy S5.
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Posted: 9/29/2019 7:10:34 PM EDT
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Two years maybe....
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Posted: 9/29/2019 7:10:56 PM EDT
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I keep it until it drops to 25% battery as soon as I unplug it. @klutz347 |
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