Repurpose an old smartphone as an offline 2FA token

55 · Dedoimedo · Aug. 19, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
Summary
This blog post provides a tutorial on repurposing old smartphones as offline two-factor authentication (2FA) token generators. It includes an overview of the Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) concept and guides readers on installing 2FA apps, configuring devices with or without a SIM card, and addressing issues like time drift and manual clock setup.