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No, don't throw it in the trash, that is not a worthless old cellphone that does not even connect to modern networks. What you have in your hand is a remote control that never needs new batteries.
Instead of tossing your old cellphones (not that you would do that, considering that there are plenty of charities looking for donations), you can turn it into a universal remote. For more information on apps that can turn your phone into a remote go to this website, http://gizmodo.com/5982909/5-apps-to-turn-your-phone-into-a-universal-remote some are free and some have a fee for just a few dollars.
If you are an engineering wiz, then you can even retool your Bluetooth cellphone to operate practically any device.
Why don’t you need batteries anymore? Because you just plug it in when the
charge gets low. That also helps you keep tabs of the remote so you don’t lose
it in the couch.
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