I Switched Back To A Basic Phone- Here Is What Happened.

In the past couple of weeks, I decided to put my super modern smartphone in a drawer and switch back to a basic flip phone. One that can't load the web or take a decent picture. The effect of this experiment has shown me that simplifying your life in this way may actually improve it.

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[notundermywatch]

I use a flip phone. When I pull it out in public people think I am drug dealer LOL

[fogpumas]

About to make the switch. I’ve absolutely had it with smartphones.

[StackeyBlue]

Plainly stated: I am sick of my own shit. Lol. I think the hardest and weirdest part for me is admitting I can’t control it. I have been thinking for a couple weeks about committing to this and I need to just do it. The fact that I have anxiety over the switch tells me the reasons that this is vital.

[SilvioBritto]

I've set myself "action" limitations. I don't use the smartphone (don't even touch it) when I'm:
1) eating;
2) in the bathroom;
3) beyond 23:00;
4) until 8:00;
4) in the streets (apart some occasional waiting room or line);
5) watching a movie.

Works very well to me and it's simple. Of course I answer calls. I basically only use the smart part of the phone at home.

[ixxresendiz]

I need a “dumb”phone that has spotify and a flashlight. That’s all. after that, I’m done with smartphones.

[mariagarza]

I agree with him. He has said what I have been feeling. My Smart phone has become an open door to almost everything. It's overwhelming. I'd like a simple, basic phone like I had with my old land line. Messaging, texting. Plain communication. Nothing more.

[PhoneArena]

Would you switch back to a basic phone?


*excuse a couple of typos in the video

[charlesayere]

I really need to do this for at least a month

[cosmicrider]

I dont have friends so this wouldnt effect me.

[jameslove]

Got a smart phone a few months ago after brick-phoning it for years, already want to go back. I used to live more life without the stress of combating the screen addiction. Sadly, learned that they are removing all 3G towers and increasing prices of Bricks. Let's go back to face-to-face and snail mail y'all

[borrellipatrick]

Main reason i use the Ultra Power Saving mode on Samsung phone's. Turns your phone into a dumb phone 😬

[gablogz]

This made me so happy to watch. It was so wholesome the way you explained the smartphone problem because I feel the same way. Thank you for reassuring that it’s totally okay to go back to the basics. I’m definitely thinking about getting a basic phone again. Social media and this tiny blue screen is too much for the mental health of a 20 y/o like me. Thank you again!!

[tomtomytimmy]

Get a smart phone but sim with no internet connection it's not the smart phone that cuases addiction it's the internet

[lklpalka]

I recently did this too. I feel better and also sleep better. Never was interested in social media and don't understand gaming so, no withdrawal. Loving the simplicity of my flip phone. Still have the android 10 Octa-core but I appreciate it more. Thanks for an enlightened and wise video. I'm actually reading more books.

[fred-youtube]

6:04 Set the smartphone screen to black and white and turn off social media notifications, you'll not use social media as much but will still have everything else

[toshineon]

You know, I feel like there's a good reason for this. Remember when you were a kid, and you were told being on the computer for too long wasn't good for you? Well, what do you suppose a smartphone is? It's a computer, one you always have with you.

[BlackWidowYT_FPS]

I have sleeping problems since 10 years. I feel digital detox might help me

[_Trakman]

Research these and make a video:
1. Light Phone 2
2. Punkt MP02
3. Blloc Ratio loader for Android
4. Nokia 2720 with KaiOS (has Whatsapp, mobile sites for maps, uber)

[yeezus_bitchess]

I am decreasing my phone use by reading books, but I read them on my laptop ...

[pkTeddyDrolly]

I loved your honesty regarding smart phones taking over our lives. I feel overwhelmed with upgrades and all the uploads downloads and the instant messaging etc. I prefer the good old days when the phones were smaller and served the purpose of a phone . All I need is the basics but seems like we have a need to use apps and need click agree in order to read any articles. I really do not have a clue what I am agreeing to, but do so for the sake of moving on to read the screen. these things were meant to save time but these a total waste of time and wish we improved or spent time creating better things than apps.