http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/06/technology/personaltech/keeping-your-old-phone-alive-and-working.html 2016-09-05 21:57:58 Keeping Your Old Phone Alive and Working Even if your trusty smartphone is no longer supported or updated by its maker, you can keep it going with replacement parts and tender loving care. === Q A. If you feel up to the tasks yourself, Although you may just get brief installation instructions, the web has plenty of other sites selling smartphone replacement parts like front and rear cameras, speakers, iPhone Home buttons and more. Operating system upgrades also bring security updates. If your phone has reached the end of its upgrade life and you are worried about vulnerabilities, check your app store for a compatible third-party security app.