I have a few spare android phones that I was thinking of using for mining (moto g generation 2 and similar). Wondering if it's actually worth it. Like what to expect? A handful of coins per month, per year, or ..?
Is android mining worth it?
9 years ago in #gridcoin by trumpman (81)
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I've collected some good data on single board computers (that use mobile chips): https://steemit.com/gridcoin/@jimbo88/i-just-wanna-boinc-part-3-alternative-single-board-computers
Androids have approximately 10x less output than desktop CPUs. Not to mention that many BOINC projects which have Android applications also have GPU applications. Nevertheless, I let my Androids crunch while they are charging, WCG mostly (philanthropic reasons).
Thanks, I guess I give em a try and see what happens. :)
Yep, I agree. "Worth it" can mean different things. It is worth it to the researchers and potential beneficiaries of the research.
My Galaxy S5 is putting out around 1100 Boinc Credit per day and my Galaxy Tab around 600 Credit.
Doesn't add much to my Desktop and Laptop output but they are plugged in most of the time so may as well be doing something useful.
Every little bit helps.
I just hate seeing processing kit laying around, that I paid for, doing nothing. You might as well use it for science and squeeze a few more GRC out of it, I do a mixture of WCG and Universe on mine. Just turn down the max battery temperature to 30deg C, I had a battery bulge and I think charging while hot isnt good for Li-Ion
I don't think ARM processors have advanced where they could contend with modern multi-core CPUs. But it doesn't hurt to run them if you want to support your network.
There are plenty of people who mine for various reasons, some have cheap or free electricity that is subsidized. Others do it for the sheer geek factor of running something technical.