1 month using a flip phone - is it realistic in 2024?

[@charlierewilding]

Phone is Nokia 2720 Flip

[@cosymma]

Where did you buy it from? 😊

[@Nate-Prouty]

Nice, I just got a Nokia 2780 Flip.

[@Alicia-i8f]

@@Nate-Prouty Same!

[@JakeHalls]

@@cosymma i have one and got mine from the market and i ,love it

[@wolfblood9308]

I actually bought the exact same phone about 2 years ago, I loved flip phones so much I decided to pull the trigger and buy one, and honestly the biggest issue for me was the lack of Spotify everything else was kinda a non issue, music was incredibly important to me and Spotify is the only music service that I've ever felt met my needs, so eventually after about 7 months I bought a Motorola razr gen 2 and had foldables ever since, until this time when I bought a nothing phone 2 as I couldn't afford to buy another razr at the time

[@TP-vu3tc]

I'm going back to flip-phone. Social media and texting are destroying my life. There's a world going on. Fishing, camping, golfing, skiing, and numerous activities to do in instead

[@prathibangtan0746]

Hey I'm scared people might look at me weird cuz I will be using this flip phone 😭😭

[@nouhabenhassine4574]

i think that people would find it so cool and it would be a great conversation starter, I’ll go for it too!

[@brilla.zo333]

ur so right i just love taking pics :( i think i will save money from work for a nice camera ! sometimes i’ve realized sometimes you just have to live in the moment without taking pictures so that they’re just memories. I seen a shark in the water last summer and I didn’t have my phone it was the most amazing moment and i was sad i couldn’t get a picture. yet i felt so connected to earth being that close in the water !!

[@brilla.zo333]

@@prathibangtan0746i was thinking this too!! i feel we would be on top truly because it’s not common

[@alisiademi]

Please take fishing off the list, imagine if you were doing the same things to dogs. Show mercy. Enjoy nature without needlessly harming ❤

[@1967dragonaxe]

Excellent video. Thank you! I'm very tempted to ditch my Apple, as it's just too easy to go on it for one thing, and then find I've spent 3hrs on KZbin, and it's 1am! Yes, a dumb phone is way less convenient, but the undeniable truth is that modern convenience comes with seriously unhealthy consequences. Plus a flip phone is still the coolest way to take a call. Beam me up, Scotty 😁

[@Atheria444]

I really miss the act of slamming a flip phone shut when a call ticks me off. LOL

[@dawnjohnson8739]

😂

[@relatablyreena4411]

Phahaha

[@angellover02171]

Clack

[@Amedo98621]

I did the switch! Trying to get better at just knowing streets by memory, but I also just bought a $50 gps system for my car (they're pretty nice nowadays) and for anything else I can either use my laptop or paper and pen for. Sometimes the "losses" I've encountered after downgrading are actually gains. There is freedom in not having everything at your finger tips actually. You don't feel slave to it.

[@cameronbazner]

On the gps you bought, can you look up restaurants, gas stations, hotels ect near by like you can on smartphones?

[@abigailwright3979]

@@cameronbazner I am also curious

[@emilyeisele105]

​@@cameronbazneras someone who remembers when we had to write down directions etc., when you don't have that convenience you either a) plan ahead and pay more attention out of habit or b) stop and ask strangers or drive around a little and see what you can see. It's actually refreshing bc you learn to pay more attention and navigate challenges and discomfort.

[@FromHeretoEnlightenment]

I had a really old GPS system in my car a couple of years ago and I was able to search for restaurants, hotels etc on it so you should be able to on more modern GPS devices.

[@sargera1]

​@@FromHeretoEnlightenmenta tom tom,?

[@pinkdonut26]

I’ve been using a flip phone on and off for the past 15 years. Saving grace for me is, I have an iPod touch 7 and I can use that for my music, KZbin, maps, FaceTime. I also have an Asus Zen laptop with a great printer to print out any tickets etc. I need. I simply use my flip for calls and a few quick texts. I pay $30 for unlimited talk and text. And my iPod was $200 to still have the Apple experience without paying crazy money for a new iPhone plus the network charge. People think I’m weird for having an extra device but it works fine for my needs.

[@cameronbazner]

how do you use the ipod for gps? does it connect to 4g?

[@leylaclareozkan]

I'm 26 and I did this for 3 years (1 year where I had no phone at all) and sadly got convinced to getting a smartphone as half my family live across the world and said they missed me! But otherwise there's literally no negative things to be said about it. I took part in conversations with people more, read all of the time, had less time to compare, and more time to just be with my self and thoughts...plus physical tickets for everything and asking people for directions are fun! The world becomes more vibrant. Glad to see someone else enjoying this different way of life too! Books to read on embracing the silence and slower life: - Silence by Erling Kagge - A book of Silence by Sara Maitland - Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise - Exhausted: An A-Z for the Weary - The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in the Modern Age

[@chickenindoubleC]

May I ask your reasoning for why computer-based communication doesn't fit the bill? Also, I am under the impression that international talk/text has gotten less expensive. I'm glad you picked what works for you but I would love insight into your choice given how pleased you seemed with the switch!

[@sonjasonja3678]

I love your insights! And at the same time it‘s funny, because you basically described how we all lived without smartphones 15 years ago. We were capable then, so we are capable now!! I tend to forget that so thanks for the reminder!! Love from Germany ♥️

[@charlierewilding]

Exactly!! haha It's scary how quickly things have changed. xx

[@chickenindoubleC]

What a great comment; people do seem to forget. Societal change has made it more difficult, but I think the tradeoff is worth it.

[@99debris]

Just a note on banking. If you're connected to wifi there's no need to put your sim into your smartphone ...... Great videos 👍🏻

[@_____snake]

I’ve never seen any banking that doesn’t have a website either! Hmm

[@LanCeeXD]

@@_____snake monzo doesnt have a website, its all in app.

[@SeanO9924]

And you can call them to get your account balance, too.

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

@@_____snake I don't understand your comment, of course 99% of the world has a website of some sort no?

[@_____snake]

@@CinHalCedHerChance she said she needs to use her banking apps on her phone, but she should be able to use their websites instead if she didnt want to use the phone

[@dennismurray703]

I am fairly convinced I will get a basic flip phone. My intention is to use it when out and about but keep my old smart phone basically as a music player when I am at home or on a long commute, but also to use it occasionally at home through WiFi to do banking and catch up on emails and Messenger. In effect the smart phone will become my tablet, but it won't come along and distract me when out on hikes or with friends.

[@soo5985]

I’ve also kicked off 2024 with a flip phone. So far so good. I got lost once but my friend’s phone gps didn’t work either. So we drove around until we found a street we were familiar with, but it ended up fine! It feels very freeing to leave the house with a flip phone in your pocket. Look forward to more updates.

[@charlierewilding]

🙌🏻 I'm finding the act of getting lost or taking a wrong direction for a few minutes is making me realise that it's not a terrible thing to momentarily have to stop and find other ways to figure out how to get back on track. Of course, safety is very important, but when it feels safe it's actually nice to have to ask someone for directions!

[@Yennism28]

The cat s22 is the one I'm using because is still a "smart phone" but it's so small it's not very convenient. I have a few apps! Maps, bank and Spotify 10/10

[@hereismhtm]

Sadly its too bulky ​@@Yennism28

[@rhomtown2000]

Popping in to ask if you’re still using your flip phone? I’m gonna start my 2025 with a flip phone 👀

[@abis4064]

just purchased a flip phone, inspired by your videos, and I'm sooo excited to be untethered from my iPhone. I will still keep my iPhone but use it only on wifi and as a kind of secondary device. yay!

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

I won't FREELY go back to S.Phones. But the day that it becomes 100% life is now on that thing. I am not going back to it. I have 107+ books that was just on the shelf not being read because I was addicted to that thing. Things are better for me now that I made that switch.

[@joperez8003]

love this. just doing my research about transitioning to a dumb phone. i feel like smart phones encourage impulsivity because as you say, everything is very convenient, and i'm looking forward to slowing things down!

[@birdsinthewind]

Typing this on my flip phone rn! I have a cats22 flip and all I need on here is Uber and Spotify, I have no social media on here and I've been loving it, it's also nice to just close it and put it away

[@LunchTrae]

Wish I could switch to this but apparently it doesn't work with verizon! Makes me sad :/

[@wagabagabobo-zg9ft]

where did you buy urs from? 😭😭

[@webwalker]

Can u download email and teams? I need to use those for school

[@juste.une.mouche]

Yes, it runs Android 11 and supports all apps that run on this. The screen is quite small so there's some display issues sometimes but most apps work as normal.

[@WeAreBullets]

im still living in the Compact Disc era too, i never left it, and im becoming more aware of how odd it is, when i give a burned disc to coworkers for music fun and then they say 'oh i gotta see if my car has a cd player cause i dont have one' lol its weird

[@jamesharris7003]

I’m still using cassette tapes 😂

[@WeAreBullets]

@@jamesharris7003 Lol perfect. i used to use blank ones a lot too so i could recording myself telling stories or singing when i was a kid. good stuff. i still have the boombox i did all that with too

[@indiaroberts3279]

I love using a flip phone/dumb phone it's freedom plus i spend so much more time with my children and they've noticed the fact that I'm 100% present now compared to when I have a smartphone. The times I see children talking to their parents and they're not fully listening this was a big reason for me.

[@anamariacastro5272]

You don't know how useful your video has been for me!! Thank you so much for opening up, for showing us all the benefits of 'being smart' instead of letting the phone doing everything for you. The part where you described the process of music playing, I enjoyed it and it led me to a profound thought of "what happened to the times when it was us who had to be involved in more mental processes and didn't depend on technology" this really made me think how much our brains have become lazy. I know others might not have paid attention to that specific part of your explanation, or thought it was too much work, but that's precisely the point, in my case I loved to think about having to manually do things again! And you're totally right, sometimes we rely on text bc we want to avoid direct human contact, but it's really necessary to demonstrate interest to our loved ones and make the most out of our time on this planet!! God bless you, amazing reflection!!!

[@charlierewilding]

Thank you for sharing your insights, super interesting!

[@AwkwardStarfish7]

I got a Nokia flip phone and am just waiting for the SIM card :) Excited to finally make the switch after debating about it for a year now.

[@PincoPallino-zh8wm]

I feel like I am paying for a $1000 phone that does a lot of things but I don't use any of those features, except phone calls and txting. I am considering downgrading from iPhone 15 to good ol' flip phone. I used to have them in the 90s anyway, I'm not foreign to that technology.

[@meelis79]

Then why the hell you bought 1000$ phone if you dont need it and dont use it? Latest iphone is not only option nowadays. You can get decent smartphones in 200-300$ range and is still lets you do 95% smartphone things, not just fastest and no wireless charging.

[@PincoPallino-zh8wm]

@@meelis79 Sometimes you have to stick your nose into things to really understand them. It's called life!

[@JodieRogers]

So interesting hearing all of the different things that have been impacted/ you've had to think about since switching. It's definitely making me think about just how reliant I am on technology in general, even outside of social media use!

[@charlierewilding]

Totally! There are so many more things that smart phone use impacted that I had to think about than I thought... I'd initially tried just dumbing down my smartphone because I was overwhelmed, so it definitely took time to come to this decision.

[@SamaraFK]

I'm doing pretty much like you this year (I did this in 2019 for some months, but then got back to smartphone). For the bank, I keep a tablet at home. I haven't gove around to transfer my music to my flip phone yet, but I'll do it soon! My main issue is Uber, I used it a lot...

[@belle2154]

I have used a flip phone since 2020. Love it

[@luukje]

really happy to see someone talk about the banking aspect. still figuring out my preferences. looking really forward to getting a dumbphone!

[@deviousdescent9010]

A laptop at home compliments a dumbphone perfectly. You can do everything on laptop that you can do on a smartphone the only difference is you have to wait until you get home to do it.

[@thespookytrex]

I've been thinking about downgrading to a flip phone now on and off for years... WhatsApp and gps has always been a must for me, so knowing such a flip has this (I've looked and its also in pink which is also a must haha) so i think im getting to the point where I'm ready to make that jump, I do love my easy to go music so im thinking of making my smartphone like an ipod for some convenience ;)

[@cosymma]

Where did you find it in pink? I thought about getting this one but I can't find it in pink 😂

[@RebeccaKelley91]

i got flip phone as well and i been used over month 1/2 and i love it

[@moonlightstargem1006]

Music! I listen to my music in my headphones with my iphone. Cool apps & free therapy. Gps helps too

[@arinasinhache]

You can use WhatsApp on your computer. You just have to schedule your communication-time beforehand, instead of doing it on the go

[@fassie79]

Thanks for sharing. I gave up my iPhone some time ago for a Nokia feature phone. Feel so much better now. Highly recommended. You won't really miss anything and your life will continue like it always has.

[@zoegammon8818]

After your last videos on this topic I read the Cal Newport book and have started my digital minimalism journey. I now have a Nokia 2660 Flip for calls and texts and have been loving it! I kept my smartphone for banking and Whatsapp to communicate if needed but I just leave it at home and only switch it on when needed. The only problem I have come across so far has been paying for parking, as some machines don't actually work anymore and only use an app. Overall the benefits far ouweight a few inconveniences though. It has really made me slow down, realise I don't have to respond or deal with things immediately, and I now have a lot more time to do intentional things I actually love and make me happy instead of endlessly scrolling. Thank you for inspiring me to do this and sharing your experience!

[@charlierewilding]

How wonderful to hear!!! I'm so happy it's helping you :) Thanks for sharing how you're getting on! xx

[@miguelrosales6667]

Hey Zoe, I've been thinking about it as well. Would you say it will be a matter of switching SIM cards when required on and off. I'm okay in doing so. Which flip phone do you recommend, for EX: I would like to be able to text easily or a least better then those old flip phones.

[@crikycrocky]

I have a landline as part of my broadband connection at home. I decided I don't need a mobile contract so was going pay as you go but honestly the costs are so high I am now looking at a flip type phone to use just when I am away from home for voice calls, no apps no gps no mobile music. Thanks for this video of your insights.

[@MyFunAccount-ForBreaksOnly]

THANK YOU SO MUCH your concerns are exactly my concerns and you just cleared them all, I loved your positive outlook and trying to overcome the challenges embracing the change instead of dwelling on the negatives, you seem like a beautiful soul thank you so much you made my day with your energy 🤍

[@PriesterinDesLichts]

My partner and I totally wanna give up our "smart" phones. Thanks for sharing your experience!!

[@JDSly1]

The biggest drawback to taking photos and videos with those phones (I have the same one) is that the "lens cover" being integrated into the phone's front cover means that as the cover gets scratched up, so does the area of it that covers the camera lens, which creates a hazy effect on photos and videos. Putting a small piece of black electrician's tape over it will keep that from happening. Just peel it off when you go to take a picture.

[@soysarabelengaleano]

Hi, just a quick opinion If you want to go back to your Samsung phone, you can set it up on “senior/easy mode” It allows you to put only the essentials apps while using other important apps like message or banking. Plus You can take photos with your normal camera!

[@alajononon]

Thanks for the perspective! I will likely have to keep my smartphone and use it a lot since I do so much gig delivery work but knowing I can swap sim back and forth makes it a no-brainer. Only thing is I love Tidal.... But I am not opposed to having the SD card on the go!

[@WeAreBullets]

you are adorable. thank you for being awesome. only just ran into your channel but this is delightful

[@Sacto1654]

However, one huge caveat: _make sure your phone supports the digital cellular system your carrier uses_ . Because many cellphone carriers are turning off 2G (and increasingly 3G) digital cellular support, if you have an older flip phone it might effectively become useless. Check to make sure the phone supports Voice over LTE (VoLTE), which means it can work with 4G LTE digital cellular service, supported by most every cell phone carrier nowadays.

[@helenamannkopf8695]

Thank you for making this video! It was really informative ❤

[@StevieTaylor]

this video is literally exactly what i was looking for when researching this - thank u VERY much

[@daiichidoku]

i have only ever used dumbphones. in 2020, i got the nokia 2720. i liked it, but it had issues, albeit small. i saw the cat s-22 a couple years ago, and wanted one, but $200 cdn too much when i still had the 2720. i saw that the s-22 is now $91 cdn, so i ordered it and im looking forward to the more capable unit while retaining the form and function and 4g of a flip. plus its a water/dustproof tank.

[@chickenindoubleC]

Lovely video, I enjoyed hearing your thoughts. You also have such an elegant style and a pleasant manner of speaking. I hope things are still going well for you!

[@carolyngilbert4843]

Use a flip phone carry a compass and a map and use your laptop as a second resources to the online platform

[@danielalamelas3176]

This was a very realistic review. Thank you so much!

[@jadehei538]

I have dreamed of downgrading but it will definitely make many things much harder. I have thought about having a flip phone and using our tablet or laptop for everything else but there are definitely lots to consider. I do hate it that I can take care of things immediately because I will, I have trouble setting boundaries and feel constant urgency to do everything as quickly as I can and it honestly disrupts my day a lot. On the other hand sometimes it's important to be able to react fast. It feels like I'm dependent on my phone and I don't like it. The switch still feels like a big hassle. I will keep considering and weighing my options. Thanks so much for sharing your journey, it helped a lot!

[@boarini2003]

I've been using a flip phone since 2015 and I have a professional job in management. I have a tablet on hand for the times I need to jump on a Teams call or need directions, but it's not something I carry on my person.

[@amoodyfrog]

I ordered a dumb phone yesterday. I felt like the uncomfortable feeling of using my phone all the time and wasting days on end, would not compare to using a dumb phone. I find myself needing simplicity. I'm sick of scrolling.

[@pianistsdream]

I haven't used cash since 2019. I pay for everything with my phone, shops, garage, everything. Also my parking app which checks where I am and sends me the code for parking in that area, again no cash required, deducted from your bank at end of the month. I love the idea, but it won't work. I am 71 and live in the Netherlands.

[@rogergranquist]

This is amazing! Well done! I’m considering some version of this minimizing as well.

[@IsolaMayne-jx6vt]

Such a nice video! I went back to a flip-phone a month ago as well and it has been a dream. Of course, as you say, it's not at all convenient, but the peace it brings without having to spend 5 hours a day on it is blissful. Personally, I don't have whatsapp on my phone, because it didn't come with a playstore app, but I can check it on my computer when I'm home and it's ok. For trips I would change my SIM card to my smart phone temporarelly, so I can make photos. Anyway, thanks for sharing your experience! I was adamant on using one but I'm sure if I watched your video before it would have caused me to switch faster.

[@JuniperWhimsy]

Your two videos on downgrading your phone have been really interesting to me as I've been trying for months to limit my phone usage and I inevitably keep going back to my old levels after a few weeks of successful reduction, similar to your experience. I like the sound of the phone you're now using as it has WhatsApp and GPS as well as 4G, but I'm having trouble tracking one down here in the UK. If you don’t mind me asking, where did you get yours from?

[@its.maxday]

I'm so inspired by this! I'm really thinking about doing it myself. Another thing you can do about WhatsApp is download it onto a different device, I have the app on my laptop because I find that if I can type on a laptop keyboard it feels a bit less overwhelming for me to respond to messages 😂 otherwise I have lots of demand avoidance about getting back to people. I suppose that way you could receive the larger video files

[@charlierewilding]

Unfortunately my flip phone doesn't allow me to access Whatsapp Web, but if it did this would be the perfect solution! I guess I could access Whatsapp web using my smartphone every now and again when I just want to bulk download and save larger video files. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@its.maxday]

@@charlierewilding ah that makes sense. And just to say, I've started experimenting with one of my very old phones (from like 2008 haha) to see whether I could make the switch. You've inspired me! Have a great day x

[@kazh8639]

This has been an interesting topic to learn about. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey! It would be awesome if you could consider using alternatives such as flip phone or basic phone, because “dumb” is a word with both historical and current ableist usage.

[@charlierewilding]

I hadn't thought about that - I got the word from phone websites (it's literally called a dumbphone on the Nokia website) - but you're right, thanks for raising this.

[@Hannah-im7xg]

I’ve been thinking of downgrading so thank you for making this.

[@eddenoy321]

My wife and I are up in age and we use laptops for medical, email, youtube , movies , etc. When we are out of the home, we just need to talk to each other, or emergency services, that is all. I have come to the conclusion that all we need are prepaid "burner' / 'brick' phone plans and reliable flip phones. Seems fast, reliable and low cost. Am I correct ? We only need talk and text. Can you help ? Subbed and shared.

[@user-ge2es2bp2x]

i've been using a flip phone for 3 years now and i love it - though i would change to a light phone 2 if they put whatsapp on it

[@rosalie1058]

You can use the hotspot on phone for banking instead of moving the Sim over

[@marketabrecherova]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I remember when I still had my button phone until 2019, I also printed tickets, looked at maps in advance, used messenger on my computer and so on. (The WhatsApp problem now is too real :((() Now I am very tempted to get back to that because I spend too much time on my smartphone and I only have had it for 4 and half years and the change in my behavior has been very noticeable to me.

[@TeneishaDean]

This is kind of awesome. I would love to switch, but I don't drive. Access to Uber is something I need frequently, but I love the idea of this.

[@anjaporter]

Thanks so much for this! AM looking at this exact phone and it was a perfect summary for me! Not sure you actually need to put your SIM into the old phone for banking as that's all on wifi?! But I may be wrong...

[@astra6712]

I’ve been using my Nokia 8210 4G for over 6 months now. I love it. I wanted to have a detox from my iPhone and the iPhone has been in the drawer.

[@jamesharris7003]

With banking (Monzo), KZbin etcI’ve installed these ‘essential apps’ on my iPad. When I’m on the go or at work I can carry it in my rucksack and it’s there if I need it, otherwise I just wait until I get home and catch up on a bit of admin. For music I’ve got a beautiful Sony Walkman and just use cassette tapes down the gym, going for walks etc.

[@thomasholmegaard6431]

I tried a digital detox and it took me about 2 weeks to go absolutely mental. let me say I don't do social media so that's not the reason but it just made a lot of things so difficult like banking, buying thinks online, texting and so on, so I went back to a smartphone but I got one with a rally small screen ( 3 inches) so now I use my phone much less but my laptop much more so really I just switch my problem from one device to another so if you are really have problem like me get help don't try to fix it your self

[@veiledzorba]

I never owned a smartphone - as a life long computer/software geek, I never saw the point the stupid things. A mediocre phone and a HORRID computer, never mind the expense of the things. Not even in my world, so I certainly can't miss them. I currently have a Sonim XP3Plus which is a ruggedized flip.

[@user-hd8ej8yx9p]

i've had this phone for 4 months now and i have recovered MY LIFE

[@olliebee]

I just came upon this video now (in November of 2024), and I just want to point out that if anyone is thinking of getting the Nokia 2720 Flip - or any phone running on KaiOS, really - they have dropped the support for WhatsApp. That means that the main selling point of the entire phone is essentially non-functional going forward.

[@Stalenvlas30]

What is the alternative? Someone has to come with phone like this right? I’m looking for a while now, no clue which is the best end 2024

[@extendedplay8830]

I just purchased my AT&T flip phone, I’ll my smart phone only for Uber rides GPS THATS IT !! Im disconnected from social media anyways , I just want to use my phone for what a phone is meant for!!

[@jvde68]

KaiOS stopped supporting Whatsapp a month or two ago and im curious, did you go back to a smartphone or did you decide to stick with the Nokia? Personally I didnt want to switch back to my smartphone, I do own one still though, I dont use it, it stays turned off but it allows me to have Whatsapp on my laptop.

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

I have the light phone 2, but still keep my iPhone around for the same banking reasons. I really really hate that eventually we WILL have to completely go digital here soon. (I am from Florida)

[@tlawlessrr-vid-archive]

You should ditch the Samsung smartphone completely and bank on a ipad/notebook computer. Everything you can do on a device meant for your pocket can be done on larger devices.

[@uniquelycloud]

Excellent videos Charlie

[@willhelliwell]

This one was a bit out of my price range. I went for the 2660 flip. But I might upgrade to this later on. I like that there is simple GPS and whatsapp. The 2 things missing on my phone.

[@jillgodfrey8445]

I’ve been using a flip phone as well, the only reason for me to take or use my iPhone would be for gps if I needed to get some place and didn’t know how to get there other wise I only use my iPhone for social media and internet

[@miles3794]

For banking you can use a computer (thats what i use anyway), same with whatsapp.

[@LibbyMia-rz8gk]

its got no apps on it (but u can just redownload of the app store) for that reason your strong not to cave into that and you got them skills to use banking then just put it back in the draw.

[@7clippers1]

I’m looking forward to doing banking on the laptop. I think my attention will be honed in the way it probably should have always been. I am a bit concerned with music. Downloading music - I haven’t done that for years and back when I did I did not enjoy it at all

[@emilyr8668]

I wish my phone had a physical sim bc i do feel the idea of having a smartphone you can use when u need gps or while abroad would be so clutch

[@cloudgworl]

about to downgrade and start my flip phone summer. i've decided to keep whatsapp on my laptop-- you can download the app and then connect it from your smartphone before you downgrade and then it'll work :) so when i'm at home, i'll still have whatsapp. as for gps... my flip doesn't have gps so i'll see how that works. it does have an internet app though so maybe it'll be fine. i'll try planning my journey from home 😭

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

I am getting a flip phone. I have to use it on another service cause I currently have an iPhone 15 pro max so I don’t have a physical SIM card anymore. If I like it I’ll keep it and find a way to use it until I pay off my smart phone

[@NorjalaaneMaajussi4194]

I am allso on downgrade path. Bulky phone in pocket is annoying. Only thing that holds me is the question…. can i set multiple timers… i need that function as cook… is it fast access etc…

[@HandheldComputing]

I went back to a full dumbphone 3 weeks ago and I love the mental freedom of no emails/apps/notifications - I am missing whatsapp though so maybe this is a better phone for my needs! Whats the sound quality like for music playback?

[@carlgreene538]

I use the 2720 for it's hotspot then you a fire tablet or my Mac mini to go on the internet.

[@amonraa71]

A sim card is not required for the bank application.I have been using a flip phone for 3 months

[@IDrawToothpicks]

Yes it is. If i had a kid. They would be getting a phone like this. I got an att brick phone prepaid go phone at 14 , not a boyfriend, i wasnt "doing it" with boys, i got a phone. It fit in the palm of your hand! And didn't get a smart phone type like galaxy j3 or lg Optimus phone (Virgin Mobile until they were combined with boost) until years later when i could afford to get a phone myself. Absolutely worth it to have as a backup or main phone. Phone I believe was the Motorola C168i

[@NicoleEivissa]

I had a Motorola V300 back in 2003 or so. Best phone ever!! I was so cool and everyone wanted to be friends with me and take pics with it since it was one of the first phones with camera where I lived🤣 I still have the phone but can’t turn it on. I’m not sure nor remember why I had switched to another phone. The battery doesn’t look “puffy” so IDK if I should replace it or only buy the charging cable. There is no original anymore as for the battery- do you guys think any alternative will be safe to use? :) I really want to be able to use this phone again!

[@DikshantJangra]

I was planning to switch to feature phone from this starting 2024. You're bottom line was absolutely amazing and insightful including all other points. Though, you talked about redefining the meaning to your smartphone and redefining it as a tool. So do you plan to switch back to smartphone back again in future? Appreciates your content ✨

[@charlierewilding]

I'm not sure yet! I am figuring it out as I go along - will be sure to share updates :)

[@kacamataonline007]

I using flip phone, but still using my iphone if i need.. thats make me more focus outside, no random scrolling, and prefer talk to people.. i just turn hotspot in flip phone if i need my iphone

[@kacamataonline007]

@MacSkiver yup.. using opel touch flip

[@stephanievostenak2784]

Very helpful video!!!

[@carlgreene538]

I recommend getting a 3310 or 6310 for texting.

[@patricemartin6785]

thank you for everything. Are you satisfied with the autonomy? also no bug? the manufacturing quality seems correct? many say that it is of lower quality than the Nokias of 30 years ago thanks

[@Crowski]

Idk..what about QR codes, bank/merchant apps, Apple Pay, roadside, etc. I can’t live without those.

[@donaldlyons17]

YEAH I can't agree more. These ditch smart phone people don't make sense. Like really a smart phone offers so many advantages why ever give it up?

[@osmannn713]

Interesting video. Couldnt you just use internet banking on your smartphone with wifi? Rather than transferring the sim? Just asking as i am in the process of taking the plunge to a dumb phone myself, and was intending to use my smartphone for internet banking

[@casssiopeaa]

hi! i don't know if i missed in the video but can you share the model of the phone?

[@Richard-yw1ez]

Hi I'm getting a flip phone my anxiety is worse when I use my smartphone a lot I'm looking forward to feeling less stressed

[@El-if5hk]

I am considering doing this, I have a question, I currently have an iPhone and I too am looking to continue using whatsapp, the thing I have no idea about is I am used to whatsapp backing up, I wanted to know if you put the sim back in your smartphone can you still use whatsapp and the messages will be up to where you left off when you took the sim out in the first place?? I don't really get how whatsapp works on a phone with no space, back up? do you delete previous messages or does it just not have access to the old messages on whatsapp?? I remember on old phones before iPhones and you would have to delete messages to have space again, just basically wondered if it is the same with whatsapp on this style Nokia? thanks!!!!

[@IseultODonnell-w6m]

Were you able to remove twitter and Facebook from the phone ? I bought mine in September but apparently it already had an update which prevents me from deleting them 🤨

[@IseultODonnell-w6m]

Also the pre installed games are stuck there

[@charlierewilding]

omg yes it's sooo annoying - I bet FB/Twitter pay the phone companies to 'hardwire' their apps in - I can't totally get rid of KZbin or Twitter, but KZbin is so slow it doesn't work (and I haven't signed in so there's enough friction for me there to never be tempted to use it) and Twitter is apparently 'no longer supported' a.k.a. it doesn't work. I've moved them to the end of my app list so I never see the app icon when I'm using my phone generally - helps to just erase them from my field of reference!

[@MichaellaSapphire]

I long to revert to flip phone. I miss the simplicity and it just looks cool to me, as someone who grew up in the 2000s and never had the chance to use a flip phone. 🤣 but my husband is living a few cities away from me and we love to video call spontaneously throughout the day. Text messages are ridiculously expensive too here in Malaysia (for that maybe I need to switch to prepaid instead of postpaid). & I'm also used to my banking app and the convenience of going cashless, paying with QR codes. I hope I can switch soon.

[@paulrose319]

a lot of things on a smart phones have a laptop equivalent nothing beats local knowledge when it comes to safety

[@BLACKSWANisLife]

Someone Bring back the Flip-phone era😩... My Mum had the Nokia Slide phone, Papa had the Keypad phones but NOT A SINGLE Flip-Phone came into my family & I couldn't say anything bc I was a Child & 14-15 yrs ago Children were Not allowed to have personal digital tech(idk about other countries but in India🇮🇳, Indian parents strictly prohibited technology in Children's hand... No tech in hands before age 18)

[@medinagredelj3793]

I had that phone. I loved having a flip phone and i was doing alright bringing my wallet with me and using my ipad at home for bank stuff. Although that model, 2720, is not very good. KaiOS was very new and the phone couldnt handle it. Many people including myself had problems with it restarting on its own and the battery completely draining without using it in just a few hours from a full charge. If they just fixed the battery life, and stability (the restarting out of nowhere) it would be THE perfect phone. Whatsapp worked great, the sound quality in calls was no different from a modern smartphone. I miss it actually and want a new one but havnt decided which model. And i will be reading maaany reviews before🤣