Has it been a while since you last used your Android tablet? If it's been collecting dust for a year or more, it might be time to find a new use for it.

Recycling your old tablet could be a great way to give it new life as a high-resolution, Wi-Fi-connected digital photo frame that automatically updates with new photos. This would be a great way to show family members new photos, even if they don't live close by.

What setup do you need?

To transform your old Android phone into a digital photo frame, you'll need the following:

  • An Android tablet or phone
  • A photo album app
  • A tablet stand
  • A tablet charger because you're going to plug it in forever
  • A Wi-Fi network as you need it to auto-update the pool of photos from the web

Photo album apps from Android

Looking for a way to turn your Android tablet into a social media-connected digital picture frame? Look no further than the Google Play Store - there are tons of great app options available that will help you do that. Users can integrate pictures from several online sources, including Dropbox, Instagram, Facebook, Flickr, Google, Twitter, and more.

  • Foto
  • Google Photos
  • Digital Photo Frame
  • Photo2Video
  • Photo slideshow
  • Amazon Photos
  • Photo sync

How to turn your old Android into a digital photo frame

Turning your Android tablet into a digital picture frame is a great way to keep your loved ones close, or to show off your vacation snaps to friends and family remotely. Here's how to do it:

  1. Choose a photo gallery app. There are several different apps available that will allow you to display a slideshow of your photos, including Gallery, SlideShow, and PhotoFrame Free.
  2. Select the photos you want to include in the slideshow. Most apps will let you choose which photos to display, and how to order them. You can usually select multiple albums or folders at once, and you can even choose to display photos from your social media accounts.
  3. Choose how you want the photos to be displayed. Many apps will let you control the transition effects, how long each photo is displayed, and whether the slideshow loops or not.
  4. Set the slideshow to start automatically. Many apps will have the option to start the slideshow automatically when the tablet is turned on, or after a certain period.
  5. You can also add a clock or calendar to the display, and set the screen to dim and turn off after a certain period.
  6. Sit back and enjoy your brand-new digital picture frame.
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