Downgrading: What I've Learned From Having a Flip Phone for 5 Months

This video is meant for people considering downgrading their smart phones to flip phones... I don't know how big that target audience is... but if that's you, have fun on the journey.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Background
2:57 - Why?
4:12 - First Reactions
6:18 - Giving Up Navigation
7:23 - Unexpected Effects
8:16 - Dealing with Inconvenience
10:25 - Learning How to Use the Phone
11:25 - Dealing with Boredom
13:18 - Closing Thoughts and Will I Keep It?
This is my first KZbin video so consider liking and subbing if you enjoyed the vid!
Filming Locations:
My House
White Plains Train Station
Grand Central Terminal
Madison Square Park
Untermyer Gardens Conservancy

[@cheerleadrheartbreak]

Convenience reaches a point it hurts the soul and integrity of humanity.

[@thatspiritualhumane]

Exactly true. I hate smartphone.

[@sasapetroski981]

Very true and sad😢😢😢

[@patriot9487]

It's not convenience that's the issue, is the mass inundation of social media. I'm all for dumbphones but you can do everything you want with a dumbphone, on a smartphone by just simply deleting certain apps and turning off notifications.

[@Magic-an]

​@@patriot9487I've done that, it helped at times but I found myself back where I was...

[@Minimal_M]

@@patriot9487people don’t have self control or simply despise the idea of social media

[@mayravixx25]

Truth be told, it took me a lot longer than I would like to admit, to realize that smartphones and modern conveniences have basically just... destroyed me entirely. My attention span is completely shot, my mental health is worse than ever, and my sleep schedule is, honestly, just as bad because phones are too easy to be distracted by (and it's equally my fault too, I have basically no self restraint in this regard.) It's really cool to see that a lot of people also feel the same way. I miss just having a boat load of free time to where I can just sit down and read a book, or play a PS2 game again instead of constantly being distracted by social media all the time

[@christ0fu]

Definitely enjoying the benefits of down time and decreased anxiety during this new lifestyle, I'd recommend trying it out!

[@Pudding_zip]

So true , it's been about 3 months and my sleep schedule has been absolutely bombed because of the habit of social media. It has reached to the point where it's difficult to fix the schedule again. I can skip 2 days of sleep and still my brain would not want to sleep early because it has already adjusted to the late bedtime.

[@Xixu.co.6]

It’s not your fault. Everything you see on your phone is designed to be highly addictive. There is billions of dollars of software in use to maximize engagement to maximize profits, and you’re the victim. It’s not you’re fault you’re addicted, the supercomputers running this shit are way smarter than we are and they’re designed to destroy us mentally

[@BaddBadger]

At least you have realised. Many people won't. Or worse still they will activly fight against this common sense because of the brainwashing effect of advertising etc.

[@Pudding_zip]

@quentint5735 you're right. I realised I've been facing this problem not for a few months but abt 3 years now. I hate it. No matter how much hardwork goes into fixing your sleep , You just bounce back to the horrible cycle again. once ur sleep schedule is ruined , it's nearly impossible to fix it back which can affect real life plans and activities :(

[@SnuffySmith5641]

I'm an old man who went from flip, which I loved, to smartphone because of my physical condition. I can no longer go to the library so I read books on it. I take many meds and have to research each because of being reactive. Almost died once. Library research again must be done from my home. I could go on but you get the idea. Would go back to my flip in a moment if I could. But having lived the majority of my life with no cell phone I applaud your decision because you are living in the moment again.

[@julianramirez9224]

I absolutely love the video. As a fellow 2002 young adult I also felt that social media was stealing life away from me, that constant numb feeling that was corroding my soul. I did purge all social media from my smart phone and now I'm happier than ever, my friends and family gave me the weird look at first but they are happier now that I'm being more present and thoughtfull with them. Now with time to fill i have started to journal and picked up embroidery and reading as hobbies again. You inspire me to get myself a flip phone for further dissociation with social media, and also to buy myself a camara to take mindfull pictures of the beautiful world we live in.

[@christ0fu]

Wishing luck on the journey!

[@musicman9945]

Being an older millennial (37yrs) it is cool seeing gen z being a big driver in downgrading. I too switched to a dumbphone (a more purposed built one with calendar but otherwise dumb ~ the light phone) it makes a huge difference. I WFH doing data so my challenge is to cut down on my at home screen time (iPad). Overall well worth it and have had many positive conversations with people spurred by the phone

[@inkreydible]

just wondering, what phone did you get? I'm a gen z considering making this change as well

[@musicman9945]

@@inkreydible I had been on the Light Phone 2 for about 7 months. I switched back to an iPhone because of some limitations but after a month I plan to go back to it. It is a great compromise as you can do normal touch screen texting (pretty slow though due to e-ink) instead if T-9. Also has directions (iffy but works) and can connect to Google Calendar. I did get a Garmin Car GPS unit, MP3 player and Camera to replace some of the missing phone things. I enjoy having 1 use devices though as they help keep me use them with a purpose.

[@collegeXgames]

im also super curious what phone you got!

[@musicman9945]

Sorry for the late reply I just saw this. I used the Light Phone 2 a modern purpose built dumb phone for about 9 months. It is e-ink and is a touch screen and has the necessities and nothing extra. For me having a synced calendar was vital and a decent texting experience. It has a calendar, directions (kinda meh) and a podcast/music app but only for files (no streaming). The texting is a bit annoying at times because the slow e-ink but way better than most true dumb phones that use T9 (that is using the number pad for those gen Zeers out there :😀 ). I have also tried a few others (Hisense A9 am e-ink smartphone from china. It was awesome but had very little reception as it wasn’t designed for that us market) but the light phone is the best. You pay a little premium for it (300 new or 200 used) but worth it. All that said currently I am using a more compromise by using a super stripped down Jelly Star which is a mini android smartphone that has a 3 inch screen. I took off most apps except maps, Spotify and the camera. I went cold turkey into the light phone and was amazing but it does require a lot of change such as planning ahead more and writing things down. I still have my light phone but so far the compromise option is best for me. If you are ready and able to go full dumb phone I highly suggest the light phone and the jelly star is amazing if you want more of a compromise. The jelly star is a full android smartphone so you would want to root it and remove all distracting apps and maybe the play store depending on your needs. Good luck and totally worth it!!!!

[@musicman9945]

PS if you have any more questions let me know. Also the light phone is super well supported by the makers and are updating this 4 year old device regularly. They just added new features a week ago. The r/lightphone is a great place to and a great community!

[@lukey333]

i got my first ‘dumbphone’ in 2020 but really committed at the end of last year when i got the nokia 2780 and it was such amazing experience and the few times i briefly switched back, i learned how incredibly overstimulating it was and quickly hated it. you really notice how much other people are always on their phones missing out on the little things that accumulate to big things. i love the things i’ve learned about myself too in the many more moments i have to myself

[@lukey333]

I really hope too the dumbphone movement gains more traction bc all the new situations like concert tickets, restaurant menus, etc. forcing you to use a smartphone is so awful honestly; there should always be offline alternatives for us but also for people who don't have access/can't afford to keep up with expensive smartphones

[@BaileyPickles]

Does the Nokia 2780 have email?

[@johnhavard6987]

@@BaileyPickles yes

[@user-kv5yz3il3n]

Do anybody want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior he want to give you love and calmness and salvation and eternal life if you confess your sins

[@JustinMcVicar]

And they say the younger generation are idiots 🤦‍♂️ I love this revolution. You cannot stifle humanity, it always comes back screaming. Glad to hear it's really helping you. i used to read, write, film and create art all the time as a kid and into my early 20's. That quickly stopped and I just became a pure dopamine addict. It sucks, I miss it and it's a part of myself I'm trying to find again. I've been going back and fourth on whether to get a feature phone (it's not a dumb phone, that would technically by a landline phone with no speed dail settings). After spending almost 3 hours researching the topic, I then realised I DEFINITELY need to stop using my "Smart" phone. Plus I'm a dad, so it justifies getting a phone belt clip. Nothing BUT features IMO. Thanks for your video dude. You're bright and you're also proof that we're heading in the right direction.

[@christ0fu]

Thank you so much! Btw phone belt clips are so cool.

[@fobby_squid]

After many years, i was coerced by friends in to getting social media after avoiding it for years. Since then my attention span has been close to destroyed, and for most of my day i have something playing in my ear. A year or two ago i thought about getting a flip phone. My family called me ridiculous, and just said it'd be a hassle. I made a big mistake listening to them. My breaking point for this decision was that I realized that I felt unnatural without an earbud in. I just felt off, and when I put it in I felt a sense of relief and a dopamine increase. I feel sick realizing that I'm wasting a heavy amount of my life and childhood (16 y/o btw), and I can't wait to get a flip phone as soon as I can.

[@laetitia7586]

Ugh born the same year and I know exactly how you feel. Like I feel like a zombie idk I’m not creative I’m just lifeless and unproductive. I’m honestly buying a flipphone next month. Great video

[@christ0fu]

here's to a more fulfilling life!

[@user-ti6ef7jd3l]

Great digital detox! I'm a Japanese essayist. It's called Mikan Oshidari（忍足みかん🍊♥）. I switched to a flip phone because of my smartphone addiction. I turned that experience into a book called ``I Want to Quit Being a Slave to My Smartphone.'' I like flip phones. Best of all, it's good for your mental health.

[@leeno7oreo]

That’s amazing|! Where can we find your book? ^^

[@user-ti6ef7jd3l]

@@leeno7oreo I'm glad you're interested! But there is only the Japanese version! My current goal is to publish an English translated version!

[@leeno7oreo]

@@user-ti6ef7jd3l Ah, well I wish you the best of luck in your current endeavor of educating your community 💓 May your publications become a global success one day

[@OGPimpin]

Glad to see more people unplugging and taking charge of their lives again. Had my flip for several years now and life has been so much easier. On a side note, learn to read a map and use a compass. Its a lifetime skill I think everyone should learn.

[@Xixu.co.6]

Hell yea. I just ordered a flip phone and I’m excited to have one again. I had a flip phone in high school, it was the best. I could get in contact with anyone i needed, but i had absolutely zero distraction from real life. No google, no social media, no streaming, just raw living. I’m pumped to get back to that feeing. It took me an annoyingly long time to realize how much smart phones were draining the joy from my life, but my eyes are wide open now. Better late than never.

[@swimtothemoon11]

I’m a 1992 baby, and I knew years ago I was addicted to my smartphone. Sadly, needing it for work it was impossible to get rid of, and I don’t have the discipline to “manage” use on my own. This video was recommended to me as I started looking up “dumb” phones… and I think I’m going to attempt it now!

[@brynhendry2899]

you can always start by using a second phone for when you don't want to use your smartphone like in the evenings and when you're going somewhere.

[@viniciusreboucas6099]

Look up the cat s22 :)

[@swimtothemoon11]

@@viniciusreboucas6099 I ordered it and got it delivered yesterday! :D I’ll be giving it a go for my digital detox in 2024

[@thomasrichards8055]

‘91 born and same here! How’s your dumb phone journey been so far?

[@mooredefense]

Born in 1990 i remember times without smartphones vividly. Started with nokia brick phone then to Nextel phones then the razor then blackberry. I got my first smart phone in 2010.. deactivated all socials , im buying a flip phone tomorrow i miss those times

[@bilbobaggins9451]

I might be joining you soon. I was born in 1997, and thankfully, smartphones didn't take over the world when I was a kid. However, they did take over when I was a teenager and all throughout my adult life.

[@mooredefense]

@@bilbobaggins9451 yea most people born after 95 and on cant remember life without them they first phones were touch screens.. i picked up a boostmobile summit flip last month

[@minaivaz8535]

you are so sweet. I really enjoyed hearing about your experience straying away from smartphones. I have been wanting to detach myself from the intangible world of instagram. I've realized that spending so much time watch other people do things online has replaced my own desire to make art, learn an instrument, go outside.

[@mdyancey]

You are super cool. I'm 44, and you're inspiring me. Thank you for seeking authenticity and sharing that with us.

[@christ0fu]

Thank you for the kind words! Glad that my words can have some impact.

[@isaacfawcett4153]

As someone born in 2005, not too far from you, my experience in childhood seems to have been pretty different. I don't really remember a time before everyone in my life had a smartphone. Most of my friends had them in primary school. Ordered a flip phone 2 days ago, waiting on it arriving and I'll see how it goes for me

[@bilbobaggins9451]

I feel really bad for you guys, honestly. I was born in 1997. Cell phones existed for sure, but smartphones were nowhere to be seen in 2005.

[@Peter-mj6lz]

Yeah I was born 94, I think even my sister born in 99 would kind of have a different childhood just because of how much social media and the internet became really mainstream in the late 00’s. My teen social media was mainly Facebook and archaic KZbin, it wasn’t that big. And no one really had a smartphone till I was around 15. Her teen years would consist of Instagram being new, smartphones, Twitter, KZbin becoming big, influencers etc.

[@skrimpdick5583]

How did it go for you in the past few months?

[@abcdefg54321x]

The phone closing sound is SO SATISFYING!

[@bilbobaggins9451]

Im honestly planning on going back to an old flip phone too. I was born in 1997, so Im fortunate enough to have my entire childhood smartphone and social media-free. Iphones and tablets did take off around 2012, so I wouldve been a teenager. Didnt get my first smartphone until I was around 18. My mom didnt want me having one during my teen years, and honestly, I'm glad she never got me one.

[@sidpeanut]

i'm finally making the switch to a flip phone after quitting a job where smartphones were required. glad to see people around my age (2003 kid) do the same! also, really liked the structure and editing of this video! p cool :D

[@christ0fu]

Thank you! Glad to see people making the switch

[@MI-re1p]

I really like your way of filming, talking pace, and your mind. Thanks!

[@christ0fu]

Thank you!! Definitely plan on sharing more of my mind!

[@TheKadix]

I congratulate you for sharing your experience! It makes me happy to see how other people improve their lives. On October 8th, it will have been a month since I chose to acquire my "dumb" phone, and without a doubt, it has been the best decision I've made in years. Despite the obstacles I've faced, I'm convinced that this path is irreversible and beneficial. Greetings from Argentina!

[@christ0fu]

Challenges help us grow! Glad you're choosing to challenge yourself

[@mattveda]

I never comment but wow… first off great video i love the feel of it! but dude i’m legit doing the same thing lmaoo, i got the same exact flip phone, i’ve been definitely having thise inconveniences, I read the local newspaper, i got a small portable camera, and even bought an ‘80s “walkman” cassette player to play music. I absolutely love it! it’s been so fulfilling, inspiring, and enjoyable to disconnect from an alternate world back into the real one. Good luck bro, can’t wait to see more of your content and damn i gotta find friends like you who want similar things!

[@christ0fu]

Good luck to you too! The payoff has been like no other.

[@katmancilla5777]

So glad to see younger people using “dumb phones” and reading more. I’m a big reader and dumb phone user. You are doing great!!

[@keeponsmiling999]

I’m 17 years old and I live my whole life without a smart phone and I just can’t imagine living with one it just kills you!!!!

[@davidpage31]

Absolutely, I just purchased a basic phone ... Looking forward to stepping back into the simple times .

[@TheHdreamer]

Thank you for the great video! I also switched to a simple Nokia phone more than 3 months ago and I love the freedom, the focus, and the peace that such a ''simple'' switch brings. Deffo recommend it to everyone to try it!

[@lemonbeverage]

Haha you know what, after debating for a good 2 months and even minimalizing and deleting every social and entertainment app on my phone for the last month I think you might have just convinced me to jump into the deep end. Thank you man

[@christ0fu]

Hell yeah! Good luck on the journey

[@Cynique_Noir]

How is it going?

[@j.m.weaver]

Such a great video. Really affirming to hear so many similar thoughts, thanks for making this

[@mariaconcilio2988]

my family makes fun of me and people kinda laugh when they see me using my flip phone but I refuse to use an iPhone smartphone whatever you call it and I think it was the best choice I ever made. Thank you for this video and we need to take our time back from all these things they put in our way

[@christ0fu]

I love when people make fun of the flip phone haha, gives me all the more reason to talk about it

[@veronagreenmiles5522]

You were truly refreshing to watch! Thanks ❤

[@Wronkaaaa]

Hearing Nokia Lumia made me have flash backs. That was my first smart phone that i had for about 2 years and ive never heard anyone else talk about having one.

[@christ0fu]

Definitely a pretty niche phone

[@jyrhed]

Very insightful video. I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos!

[@isaacwinters3326]

Bro, literally YES to everything you said. I’m an 01’ kid and relate to everything you covered. My wife and are have been discussing going to flip/dumb phones-just trying to decide between the Nokia 2720 flip and the lightphone. Coming across this video was an instant watch-thanks for putting this out! Honestly think we’re gonna start seeing so many more people do the same. Life’s not the same as it was growing up…

[@christ0fu]

things are changing!

[@isaacwinters3326]

@@christ0fu for sure! Excited to see phone manufacturers pick up on this trend- hopefully we’ll see better dumb phones come out in the coming years. People are tired of selling their attention.

[@soph77708]

This is really admirable and motivates me to change my usage of social media, thank you for sharing your experiences!

[@sara.howard]

I’m so glad you made this video. I’ve been considering making the switch but wasn’t sure how practical it would be. After watching this, I’m definitely going to try it out!!

[@christ0fu]

Yay!!! Good luck!

[@FabianRehbein]

Loved your perspective and the whole video in general, I was also born in 2002 and I recently got a dumbphone to try out the experience and it's been really fun, started to do other things to use my spare time and just spent more time present in the moment. It kinda forces you to interact with the world around you since it can get so boring at times and there's not much to do in the dumbphone. Keep it up!

[@christ0fu]

Honestly can't even imagine going back

[@olietheaussie9731]

Damn bro this video was super enlightening and totally inspiring. Love your energy and I’m definitely motivated to move towards no-phone life!!

[@thephoenixhasflown]

Other than the whole thing where I probably wouldn't touch the newspaper because news media you're off to a very great start. Keep up the good work and I'm glad to see you're going to keep your flip phone.

[@crypticcourtney7107]

Fellow 2002 baby here, I’m planning on using a flip phone later this year and honestly I’m nervous but also kinda excited? I wanna enjoy life again and be in the present moment more, I know it’s gonna be hard for me at first but definitely will be worth it. Social media really sucks the life out of you. I’m planning on getting a flip phone that I used to have as a kid that I used for a play phone so can’t wait for the nostalgia that brings me. T9 texting is gonna be so annoying tho lol

[@christ0fu]

Wishing you luck and happiness on your journey!

[@meowmeow_nibba]

6 months earlier me n my friends had to ditch smartphones for a week. time went slower and everyone chatted and enjoyed the moment. that made me realize how smart phones were killing me. I ditched my smartphone now and I use a dumb phone. the best decision I have ever made!

[@Haripriya1627]

Very genuine and relatable content 👌 Hoping to see more of this

[@christ0fu]

More on the way!

[@alodarling]

Dude, i’m from ‘95 and wow. Thank you for this gem of a video!

[@sophiaisatherlimit]

As someone who was born in 2004, I didn't grew up with smartphones either. My parents didn't got one until late 2018. My mother only utilized the house phone. Yes, I have an iPhone 12 currently, but I don't really go on my phone that much compared to when I used to back in 8th grade. I learned that it has made not only my mental health worse, but I was physically drained. I know now most of the things we need for school, work, or even random navigation is through modern technology, but in reality, we really are better off without constantly staring at a screen for over 12 hours. My head starts to hurt if I stare at a screen for 2+ hours, and I hate it (especially when it was E-Learning during COVID). It takes away time where you could be doing other things as well. I have social media, but I don't constantly go on it since to me it can be boring sometimes (I can't be the only one). There's so much to do outside these screens, and I love how flip-phones look too. Might get one.

[@christ0fu]

Don't get me started on Zoom college..... Hope you look into making the switch!

[@Moreton2]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@ajl1x]

Great video. I'll be following your journey, as I too, am trying to minimize my digital footprint.

[@MasterpieceLaser]

brother you hit it right on the head! keep up the amazing videos i look forward to seeing more from you.

[@christ0fu]

Appreciate the love!

[@isaiahh1119]

Love this bro!! 😎 ordered one. I’ll use an actual camera to record the special event and moments but the simplicity is so soothing to the soul.

[@christ0fu]

I've learned to crave simplicity more and more as I've grown up.

[@isaiahh1119]

@@christ0fuwhat do u use for recording your adventures? I assume you’re using a regular camera (not smartphone). How do u upload ur videos to KZbin? A laptop?

[@FlowElectron]

Really interesting video, thanks a lot for making it, it has really made me think!

[@cristobalrinconrogers2941]

great video!! i am taking the plunge this june and I am honestly super excited. i haven’t considered getting the newspaper yet, but now i have

[@christ0fu]

Good luck!!! Yo won't regret it

[@solises3643]

You are so young yet so smart. When I was young, we used the phones you had and texted all the time. It was a competition between us, who can text more. We could send messages without even looking at the phone. However, it did not take up as much time as today's phones, we read more, our awareness was greater. I was very surprised when you brought out the newspaper. I used to read a lot of newspapers and I didn't really think that they still physically exist now.

[@douglasclark8825]

Excellent video. And by reading the NYT paper edition, you get a chance to read a variety of material including analysis not subject to an algorithm but by a human editor. If you are using a flip phone with KaiOS, yes, you do have access to Google maps but using the function is slower of course. Glad you are a fast texter. With a little practice, the speed increases but KaiOS texting can be buggy.

[@hockeycoachmike3424]

Great video! Very insightful and fun to watch! I’m born in 2001 so I could relate to everything you were saying man. I’ve been considering switching to a flip phone for a while but this did it for me man. Switching right now! God bless

[@christ0fu]

Good luck on the journey!

[@anthonywoods8151]

Congratulations on the first video! I see you becoming great on KZbin one day. Keep your skills and statistics up. Wow.

[@christ0fu]

Thanks! Hopefully the first of many to come

[@PhilosophicalPurrCat]

This was pretty good video! Tech really made us out of touch with reality. glad it got recommended. Keep up the good work mate!

[@christ0fu]

Join the Retrolution!

[@PhilosophicalPurrCat]

@@christ0fu Instead of phone i am kinda addicted with my PC so gotta do something about that lol. Need time of separation and embrace the raw form life. think I should also vlog my experience :)

[@TheHistoryguy10]

Good video dude. Stick with it because what you’re doing is living your life more freely. Smartphones have become nooses and like you said they are destroying our souls. I’ve just recently switched to a flip phone and thus reduced my screen time. I still have an iPad which is still a distraction at times but with time I’ll wean off of it as well. Best wishes.

[@eljuezdred60]

I love your video, everything you say is so true . You give us hope. God bless you. You have a new subscriber in Panamá 🇵🇦 😊

[@christ0fu]

Welcome to the channel!!!

[@maryjanemacdonald]

This was such a great video! I think people our age definitely have their head screwed on right when they want to ditch the inconveniences of modern life in this way. I definitely want to get a flip phone this year or next at the latest & change my relationship with social media for the long term 🙌🏻

[@christ0fu]

Keep me updated! Curious as to how other people experience it.

[@deepakYouTubeaccount_]

I really like how you talk and explain things. like you know it all

[@smooth111012]

Dude, you actually “ UPGRADED “. Like me. Fed up of unclear calls on iPhones. Got a flip and boy it’s so damm clear at phone calls

[@notayapper_]

loved your insight !!

[@David-bk4tg]

This is amazing, just thought about doing this, because it also forces me to make actual contact like phonecalls when needed and you force yourself to not being distracted. Not sure when I will try it but I think I am gonna do it somewhere in the not so far away future

[@AshikAhmed-tu2mx]

Well done brother.. it was nice video, this is what everyone should follow and to discover the real world or to know them more , I think every single person should switch to flip phone or what ever the device is , that's gonna make them more productive and skill full in different sector.. Love from Bangladesh❤️💚

[@WildWildWeasel]

I love the lil pokemon stickers you had on stuff, especially thee Mew one 😭❤️

[@CyberDopamine]

Gosh dude you’re tempting me. Awesome video dude keep making more

[@christ0fu]

Definitely have some fun stuff in the works!

[@user-re3jq2xi2e]

Great video! My new years resolution is to go to a flip phone. Just ordered mine today. Cheers!

[@christ0fu]

Happy new year!

[@jni34108]

One of the best of the dumb phone "trend" videos I've seen. The intro is perfect! Also, as someone who grew up with old school phones, its so crazy to see how many people don't know how to use T9 texting 😅 (not an insult). A lot of people that try a dumb phone and post about it talk about how hard the texting is and, when they demonstrate, they have T9 turned off! 😂 T9 is super easy and once you take the 2 mins or less to get used to it you can pretty much text without looking.

[@christ0fu]

I tried T9 but I use a lot of slang that doesn't get picked up, so I just opted to type everything out haha

[@jni34108]

@@christ0fu Yes. It can definitely be a hassle. Most phones have a "personal dictionary" setting where you can enter all your slang (and curse) words to be used with T9. See if your phone has one. Makes things a lot easier 🙂

[@katmancilla5777]

I was born in 1990 and didn’t have a cellphone till 9th grade and then it was a dumb phone lol. I didn’t even have texting. I just had calling. (Not sure when texting became a thing) But yes T9 was it! I still have a flip phone and I can type really fast on it.

[@boostsomo2599]

awesome video bro! Super proud of you for making the change. This coming paycheck i’m getting a dumb phone (AGM M9) an Mp3 player and a gps (garmin drive 52) and gonna see how i feel. I feel like this uninterrupted access to a global community is not how our minds were meant to handle information and cynicism and nihilism is running rampant. I feel like having a phone with internet access is like being in an extremely cramped loud bar and you can’t focus can’t think and you’re trying to figure out what to do in that environment. I feel like going ‘dumb’ is like stepping outside and breathing fresh air and stretching your arms. Would love to see an update video with how you’ve been adapting and the changes you’ve made to your routine since this video. Again, great video bro and proud of you for nurturing your soul.

[@stanmorris5108]

Great quality first video. subbed

[@christ0fu]

first of many!

[@paolocruz8392]

We're so connected that we're disconnected.

[@Sidzz00]

I just happened to come by your video. I actually do want to quit social media. But I never thought about using a flip-phone. I’m actually done with my medical school. I have to prepare for my masters degree. Couldn’t have had a better time to come across your content. I thank you for your insight my friend!

[@Theparadoxdrumma]

This was beautiful, im getting a flip phone tomorrow

[@xxneonx]

My main struggle would probably be the seperation from streaming music, but i really want to try this!

[@eldarfroimovici112]

loved it thank you about making this :)

[@critter_crunchr]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm entering 2024 with huge changes. It's so inspiring to see others my age that feel the SAME way. We want our lives back. We were born into a time of total control and alienation. I feel so hopeful for a minimal digital year. Happy new year everyone

[@christ0fu]

Reclaim it!

[@fenflies]

this video has such a good vibe I love it XD

[@christ0fu]

Thank you!!! Just here to set the vibe

[@nikolass83gianni]

Awesome video man ... 👏😎

[@lacey809]

i’m 16, and im addicted to my phone (my screen time is like 7-11 hours it’s insane), i have exams in 2 months that determine the grades i apply to university with and I have to put my phone in another room to even get work done… I ordered a flip phone and it arrives tomorrow and i can’t wait. I always feel like i never have enough time in my day for hobbies or studying, but i obviously do because of my screen time, so i’m hoping getting a dumb phone helps reconnect with my actual hobbies and studying. As long as i can download music i’m good, when i go on holiday and stuff where i need to connect to wifi (because data plans and international stuff) i can always switch the sim back. This video is super helpful! (Also if i remember I’ll reply to this comment about how using a flip has been in a bit.)

[@christ0fu]

Keep me in the loop!

[@lacey809]

@@christ0fu Yesterday was my first full day without a phone (i still have it but it has no sim or apps and i don’t carry it with me, i just have it to scan homework into PDFs and for some texts that i haven’t figured out on my flip) and i didn’t realise how much time would just be… bored. Not like hours of time but those minutes in a day where i’m waiting for my bus, or for classes to start, stuff like that where i would just open my phone for a minute or two and scroll (moral of the story i definitely need a book on me, and i used a notebook for my bus times instead of the tracker app, also defo need a planner for all my homework and school stuff because i normally use an app on my phone). Today i’m going to town without a phone, i’m going to a thrift store to get a wallet now that i don’t have apple pay and for my bus pass and stuff. In my free time i actually built a lego set instead of TikTok and watched a film my teacher has been telling me to watch for months. Also the amount of notifications that are meaningless are astounding, i opened my phone to hand in some homework and i had like 20 notifications… only 1 of them was a whatsapp text from someone everything else was POINTLESS (so and so added to their story etc). I also went on a little walk because i knew when i got home i couldn’t just… open TikTok so that was nice. I’ll add an update in a week or two once i’ve used it for longer

[@SamFBM]

its actually crazy to take a second and look around and 70% of people have there heads down looking at phones.

[@anonymxjxj588]

Sort of fell in love with tbh :D Greetings from a fellow Nokia 6510 dumbphone heavy user ;)

[@christ0fu]

Glad to see another person embracing the Retrolution

[@Timiscool1321]

Hope you make more videos, I enjoyed this one

[@christ0fu]

That's the plan! Definitely have some vids in the works!

[@yehoriliushchenko4401]

Nice to see so many things from past world. Great job. Sometimes i think that I should have one too, but Im lookink on CAT s22 Flip which is basicly android. Not sure it would have same effect. You did a nice job, thanks for the video!

[@christ0fu]

I've heard good things about the CAT S22! Would definitely go for it if you're considering.

[@elisacbelda]

@@christ0fu Hey! What model is your flip phone? Do you recommend it? Kinda searching for a suitable option

[@ButterBeer9]

Back in the flip phone era, those phones weren't the cooler version of the current ones, we were only using music, SMS (without the current emojis), and phone calls, and it still felt time-consuming until smartphones were introduced. Pretty funny to think now.

[@christ0fu]

I've always loved the way flip phones looked in the early 2000s

[@shubhamarora246]

You're video is just phenomenonal

[@kaleenalettich5899]

2005 I was born and I had a flip ohone, loved it. I want to change my phone

[@schwambibambi6492]

I was born in 2002 as well and it's so nice to see someone my age stop putting up with all of that. I'm the only one in my circle that has quit social media and I don't want to be annoying about it, so I don't mention it, but I wish they would try a flip phone or a dumb phone and just live...

[@christ0fu]

subtly send them this video link ;)

[@haihaiwhutwhut]

I love this video. You're an inspiration! I remember getting my first phone back in my last year of high school. The screen was all orange with black text. My parents kept forcing me to get one and I didn't want one... Nobody else at school had a phone. In college I gave in like everyone and got a smartphone and now I can't see myself without one. I'm always absorbed and rarely am looking at life. I'm more like wasting it on social media. I'm scared at the idea of not having certain conveniences like maps... but I do remember going to Tokyo, Japan by myself with a paper map and I still got around just fine. I wanna try this challenge too. Maybe the CAT S22? Then downgrade more if I can do it.

[@christ0fu]

That sounds like a sick challenge, I've always wanted to try and get around using just a physical map

[@MartieGG]

Going to switch as well, but the hardest aspect of the switch for me is actually the bus app. I have my ticket there, and the app is so polished now, you can track the bus live, so commuting has become so easy

[@kimchi-des]

yooo same i just dumbed down my current smartphone by disabling the browser via screen time on ios, my dad set the password so i cant change anything (i can still download a browser in an emergency ive tried the dumbphone route multiple times but ive found that it doesnt work for everyone, ive found that this inbetween works for me and i spend less than an hour on my phone so it def works

[@christ0fu]

Yeah, dumpphone isn't always the solution! Finding what works for your personal needs is always the ideal!

[@Michael-bw4xv]

This guy is so amicable it’s insane

[@JJ_Smilez]

Hey thanks for this video! I’m wanting to switch to a flip phone too. It’s cool to see you actually did it. Have you heard of the sunbeam phone? It’s a new flip phone, and it has navigation on there, as well as a voice to text feature if you don’t want to text using t9 😊

[@christ0fu]

Having navigation would change my life. Looking into it right now.

[@soniadoingthings4968]

Love this video and love my flip phone too! HOWEVER, I am struggling seeing everyone else around me addicted to their phones. So much time and life being wasted!

[@christ0fu]

All we can do is set the tone. Everyone has their journey.

[@lcaco1994]

Incrível vídeo! Amazing! Já comprei meu flip fone... 2024 off 📵

[@AlexanderGwapito]

Thanks you inspire me a lot. Smartphone ruins my life I’m so addicted to all social media don’t have time to my family. Now I’m excited my flip phone I order it on amazon

[@Its.October.3rd]

What a nice dude 🙂 I just bought a dumb phone. It comes tomorrow and the iPhone is going in the draw for banking apps etc. Thanks for video 😁

[@christ0fu]

Fortune to you on your flip phone journey!

[@mil7004]

I LOVE FLIP PHONES. My interest started with Supernatural. I don't like modern smartphones, but I am starting to regret having a smartphone as it can be addictive like drugs, candy, coffee. I need my boredom to START EXPLORING. That's why I need and WANT a smartphone.

[@eva-mariaradl1143]

VERY good video. subscribed

[@christ0fu]

Thank you!!!

[@V3RITAZ_42]

that ending was slick

[@christ0fu]

B)

[@precippro]

Keep working on your craft for you tube videos. You have a lot of potential

[@christ0fu]

Thank you! I plan to

[@WilliamRamsay-li9mc]

tigerball was one of my fave games of all time

[@alok1]

i ordered it. thoughtprovoking video.

[@christ0fu]

Welcome to the light side