My Minimalist iPhone Setup

This is how I was able to reduce my screen time by 80% on my iPhone 8 Plus in 2021. In this video I show you how to install the Blank Spaces iOS launcher and I do a quick walkthrough of the apps I have on my phone (spoiler: No more social media).


Just note this only has a 7 day free trial and does require you to purchase either a monthly ($3.99) or lifetime ($9.99) license.

This is the fifth video in an ongoing Digital Minimalism series. Here are the previous videos:

I'm a Filipino aspiring minimalist living in Sydney Australia.

S E T U P
- Camera: iPhone 8 Plus + Filmic Pro
- Editing Software: iMovie

#digitalminimalism #iphone8 #minimalist

[PGBlanks]

This is the fifth video in an ongoing Digital Minimalism series. Here are the previous videos:

[CameronPak]

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[jemgem]

Hii, thank u for this set up. Even though, I can minimize and left some apps, its still distracting to me. I truly luv this and currently trying this. I hope it helps me reduce my phone addiction. THank uu!

[ADayInTheLifeofLori]

I just downloaded this app. Thanks for sharing your experience with it!

[jordantherubio]

I got use to not getting on social media. But its nice to have then on the phone to remember that I am able to have self control and not be consumed by it. But yes notifications and hiding them in the library helped a lot!

[DDRandDSLover]

I love this! I’m also aiming to be digitally minimal so I’m def subbing! AND I’m Filipino hahah 🤗 btw, I don’t have the Shortcuts app installed so the transition from clicking on the text on the Blankspaces menu to the actual app is almost like normal—not bad at all!

[erikh]

Thank you for making this video! I had never heard of blank spaces! This is perfect

[JoanQuinto]

Great video! Been trying to reduce my screen time as well.

[pilarcov]

You can remove the toolbar at the bottom if you turn your blur off on the wallpaper setting :)

[eddiecjd]

Hi, I am Eddie that really love your video content as well, after the pandemic in Malaysia, I feel that I really addicted on my smart phone till I cant really focus on my work recently, after I see your video, I hope I can follow your step, hope everything is fine later.Thank you so much.

[nicolekathrynlee]

How did you set up the phone shortcut? I'm stuck :(

[guapodeloco]

I looked for something but couldn’t found it before thx !

[avivishwakarma]

I don't feel missing a limb🔥

Good video keep it up 🙂 don't give up ☺️😉

[ASC]

Hi! I still see my dock, even if it's empty it's grey

[tudoriginal]

I am using the same setup (also iPhone 8 plus) but I keep seeing the 'page indicator dots' at the bottom of the homescreen. Unfortunately this ruins the minimal experience because you get triggered to swipe, which I don't prefer. How did you get rid of that!?

[joseluisabellar]

Happy Birthday to this tech lord master overlord

[psycosocialarsh]

can you make a video for android phone too

[alivefiremedia]

What happens after the trial. Is the widget not gonna work anymore?

[PGBlanks]

So this is the first video I've shot with a REAL camera. Feedback welcome!

[Orthboi]

I love this idea tho when i open an app from my list it says „Blank wants to open X“ how can i turn this off?