How to make your smartphone into a dumb phone - (Modern Dumbphone)

[@reysu]

UPDATE: since making this video, I've discovered two apps that does the exact same thing way cheaper (not associated with either of them) Burnout Buddy (FREE): apps.apple.com/us/app/bb-screen-time-app-blocker/id6443657745 Dumbify ($6.99 NO SUBSCRIPTION): apps.apple.com/ca/app/dumbify/id6480082872

[@projecticy.]

I just use parental controls and have my mom know the passcode lol

[@lax4smack]

How do you set the top widget with the day using the dumify app?

[@Klovex]

Hey bro, great video. The zoom feature now has to zoom atleast x1.2 times, so we cant use it to just toggle grayscale anymore. Any other suggestions? Thanks

[@liltentacion501]

In therms of turning your homescreen into a dumbphone I prefer using “Smile app launcher” as it is 100% bug free and fully customizable. Blank spaces tends to bug (the widgets aren’t showing the right content).

[@reysu]

thanks for watching! make sure to check out some of my other videos :)

[@DexterDouglas-z1r]

I was listening to the beginning of this video with a broken set of headphones and couldn't hear you talk because the left side it broken.

[@RussMorris]

This is awesome. I started using a feature phone last year, but had to keep my smartphone around for all the little things that businesses and banking require smartphones for these days. This is a great way to have the best of both worlds!

[@Anon48657]

One of the first helpful videos on productivity I have ever seen on YT. And I watched so many already haha

[@reysu]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@Crinsp_y]

my left ear loved this video

[@NepTuneLuis]

66 likes

[@LePuffehHair]

I've been looking for something like this for YEARS! Thank you so much

[@easyduster]

Your voice audio is only coming out from the left ear and music on the right

[@reysu]

oops :(

[@reysu]

play it on speaker ?

[@ignaciogalvez8302]

​it's an error brother but it still being good content 🎉

[@RGBrobot]

@@reysuon my iPhone, in portrait mode it sounds fine. I suspect that’s due to the speakers being closer together. When I turn my phone to watch full screen, it’s more noticeable. Using headphones, I have to turn on the mono accessibility setting to watch the video. 😅 YT may let you do a video replacement with fixed audio? That aside, I agree this is killer content! I had wanted to do this last year but could t find a good way to do it. Thanks for this more in depth video!

[@NurseAyan]

When I flipped my phone one way the audio got strange but then I flipped it the other way around and it fixed the audio so maybe try that.

[@hanne9222]

I also watched some other `turning into a dumb phone' videos. I want to say, I like your setting the best. I have tried both blank spaces and opal. They are amazing! Immediately boost my productivity no kidding!

[@elliejasmine7752]

This is brilliant, I've toyed with the idea of a dumphone for a long time and instead just tried to get on with self management but this seems to be a really good compromise. Can't wait to try

[@rilijn]

This was great! Thank you! If anyone has trouble with blank spaces, mine wasn’t showing up as a widget, I deleted the app and reinstalled it and it worked just fine after that

[@atticustay1]

I did that and it’s still not working

[@johannemontvgue702]

This is very helpful but it also shows how ADDICTED we all are!! Adding blank pages so you don’t go on the apps? Using child proofing on ourselves? Damn! 😅

[@shanekunz]

I really just applaud you on showing people exactly how to do this stuff! I've tried to make my phone more minimalist before, but some of these apps are pro level. I can't wait to set all this up.

[@itsmarieg5816]

Thank you thank you!! I’ve struggled with this for years and can’t wait to get my time back from so many distractions!!

[@yayayt3630]

That’s the content I signed into KZbin for. Can’t wait for the video on other productive apps within that setup

[@reysu]

I already made the video! Go check it out on my channel

[@dodetkotob]

Hi!, thank you. Mine kind of jumps to Shortcuts before opening any app. Also, I reduced motion but this is still happening. Is there a solution for this?

[@benironside1264]

I had this. You have to leave the blank spaces app open in the background (aka, don’t swipe it off the screen when l you’re closing down the last opened app) What you’re finding is the black spaces app opening each time and quickly opening the app you selected

[@byronfriend3493]

Thank you so much for this! I bought a flip-phone a few months ago and it was brutal, great video!!! Implementing now 🙂

[@reysu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@metafelle]

My left ear thoroughly enjoyed this. Audio issues aside, great video, just a minor mistake!

[@reysu]

won't happen again. Thanks so much for watching

[@metafelle]

@@reysu No problem dude! Loved the video nonetheless

[@purplelord8531]

my left ear loved this, anyone else?

[@justgal8497]

Yeah that was a little frustrating, but good video nevertheless

[@martin5220]

It's a weird choice to use "double mono" 😅 not exactly my favorite since it makes my hearing disorder stand out 😂

[@brandoconklin]

Dude thank you!! Was about to buy a light phone but this is exactly what I needed

[@Belikeyouwant]

Thank you so much! I have been trying to do this for years!! Great job

[@alejandrodelaflor6125]

Hey just a piece of advice, u can choose in every focus mode a filter where u can choose different settings and one of them is dark mode. Is in the bottom part of the focus mode. Thank u so much for the content! Have a nice one!

[@BigHugeYES]

O the maddening irony that you must first become a phone wiz before you can dumbify your phone.

[@reysu]

its the world we live in today

[@jordanfromtheb]

16:32 bro is putting up world record averages 💀

[@reysu]

lol I was using that phone as a clock

[@trevorhendrix]

I actually had to add a shortcut to change my wallpaper as well because your wallpaper doesn't automatically change when you go between light and dark mode. Other than that we are rockin and rollin and on our way to being more productive! Thanks Reysu!

[@Damiansanchez19]

This is great!! @trevorhendrix I’ve been looking for this! What shortcut sequence did you use to change the wallpaper?

[@megandandrea4490]

@@Damiansanchez19 I had this problem as well!! I set the white paper as my default wallpaper in settings first. Then, swipe down to access dnd mode but instead press and hold it to access dnd settings. Then in those settings, set your customized screens as the dark wallpaper your saved in photos, and the home screens the ones you have already set up. I hope that made sense/helps!!

[@aarongonz]

thank you dude! i realy wanted to have an in depth tutorial for this :)

[@reysu]

you're welcome!!

[@JJ_Smilez]

Thank you so much! I was debating getting rid of my iphone and buying a sunbeam, but I decided to use what I already have. Thank you for the step by step tutorial!

[@ghazzopardi]

Thanks for the game changing video. I thought I might let you know I worked out how to make a much longer free text goals list for the lock screen. In your other video, you had a quote and yearly goal using the widget feature, and when I implemented this I realised its only has room for a few words. To set up a list of my monthly goals on the lockscreen (I prefer monthly, instead of annual) I took a screenshot of the blacked out blank screen from spaces, I added this to the freeform (app), I used the any text (app) to write the list of goals I have and format into the same font you use, then copied this to freeform. I had to stuff around a bit with spacing and sizing to make it look similiar then I saved it as a PDF to files (app). I opened the file, took another screenshot and then add that as the lock screen wall paper. Looks great and next month will probably only take me 5 minutes to update... I wish iIdidnt have to use freeform, as its not the best for this, so I'm open to any improvements anyone has...

[@pablokolb7194]

Thanks for going through the effort if setting that up and sharing how to do it. I’d like to do it too but I procrastinated too much already today 😂

[@nano7055]

18:44 Request!! for a video of iPhone track apps that does not distract!! Ur videos is just like the saying “modern problems require modern solutions” keep it up!

[@user-lv8kp3zm6c]

I would actually love a video on tracking apps too :)

[@ThatOneIslamicGuy]

10:45 screen zen also is great

[@unworthyServant08]

It's so strange... I had your voice in my left ear and your background music in my right ear, when I wore headphones to listen in... Thank you for the setup video!!

[@swethasinesh649]

4ra has an attractive design, using it is a pleasure. Everything looks great and works well.

[@rbnsWRLD]

great video man, the audio is coming out of my left ear but still great haha

[@emussica]

Amazing video, brother! This is what quality content means.

[@Adonis147]

Euphoric feeling after I found this video. Thnk u brotha

[@userunknowns]

did this after watching. thank you so much! i dont think i'll ever come back to the old setup.

[@reysu]

awesome!!

[@Mrm-w3m]

What was the old setup?

[@apt.9183]

just adjusted my phone, lets see how this goes ! Appreciate you

[@brandonscherff9970]

2:07 right here, what settings are required to get the blank app widgets to change from light to dark mode and vice versa? I setup the shortcut automation for the background, but the app widget remains in light mode even when the wallpaper changes to dark.

[@reysu]

try updating the app

[@Ledeblogger]

same for me

[@colepartridge3741]

I still have the issue

[@nvongsa]

the widget worked for me after doing an uninstall and then a reinstall

[@sarahvogel7776]

Thanks for the vid! I’m excited to do this to my iPhone. When you get a chance, I would be interested in the other video of the most useful iPhone apps that don’t distract you.

[@Beep_Bop_Boop]

Blank should have multiple customizable widget for a paid app. When in work focus mode I’d want different app access but I want the personal work boundary otherwise.

[@reysu]

If you select 6 apps, but you add 12, the additional 6 show up on the blank widgets

[@FemmeFatale-]

Thank you so much😩 I was so close to buying a dumbphone. Im saving so much money by doing this

[@reysu]

awesome!!

[@tcoleman307]

Thanks so much for this breakdown. Very helpful.

[@davischipman1719]

Thanks for the tutorial! Super helpful!

[@Luga-r9y]

This is great, I need to find the Andriod app versions and do the same thing.

[@kelevra9283]

U find something on Android ?

[@samtyoutube]

This video is amazing!

[@asadfarraj]

I recently did this on my Android using a custom launcher, and was wondering how other people do it. Cool to see iPhones can do it too! Plus, that look is just so good after being used to the general layout for so many years.

[@nontrickpony]

Is there a way to do greyscale with zoom without it actually magnifying?

[@realmeemzo]

This is super helpful! thank you!

[@et548han_]

amazing video, thank you so much for this

[@marcellojansenjr]

life changing video bro, thanks a lot!

[@Vintoneuler]

I love the idea of 1 hour social media a day.

[@doxyen1709]

my left ear really enjoyed your voice while my right ear was enjoying the music 😂

[@reysu]

sorryyy haha

[@MaheshRajapara]

4ra’s system is so transparent, love how they handle their draws and bets.

[@nontrickpony]

Just the greyscale has been enough for me the last few days to massively reduce my interest. I also set my screen saver to the basic apple logo to remind me I’m holding a computer that just wants to melt my brain and mine it for information. The stubbornness kicks in when I see it but not sure how long it’ll last. Got all these settings on now and it’s looking calmer.

[@GUNOOGAMER]

4RA recalculations are so quick. No delays during IPL betting, great experience

[@ToyElizabeth05]

I am an android user and I got the *"Before"* Launcher and it do the same job for free (you can have a pro version too) And for blocking the apps, you can have the parents control and block them or uninstall them too (Idk how Iphones works)

[@share_the_love]

This is great thank you! One question - when I click the apple apps that use shortcuts I still see the shortcuts screen briefly before switching to that app (i turned on reduce motion). Any idea why it does that?

[@newchannelwhodis]

Same any fixes anyone?

[@maximalDruck]

Same here

[@omarpacheco2756]

Struggling with this as well, I’m kinda mad that he didn’t mentioned it anywhere in this and his other video as well

[@blonded_458]

fire music, my right ear enjoyed it a lot

[@Ares_14]

Keep in portrait mode

[@reysu]

activate both parts of your brain

[@solomonthomas703]

Thanks man this is great

[@reysu]

No problem!

[@Swarnabha8784]

4ra pe odds dekh kar bet lagana easy hai, winnings bhi acchi milti hai. Enjoying every bit.

[@the_irav]

Instructions unclear... gave it a fist bump and now my screen has a lot of lines

[@reysu]

ahaha

[@adrianmanso7614]

Great video, but how do you make your dock transparent? I’ve tried many times but I couldn’t make it work

[@xmapanda1975]

Anyone figure out how to do that as well? I’m still having a hard time with it

[@itsmarieg5816]

@Reysu could you please help with this?

[@timonsander1295]

You have to use dark mode, then the colors match

[@allenrandle7584]

The lowest amount of zoom it will let me do is 1.2x. How can I have zoom on to get the grey scale without having to zoom in? Thanks

[@wxhz]

I was stuck on the same issue. However, if you triple click with three fingers, with zoom enabled, you bring up a “zoom menu” with a slider that you can adjust to no zoom. Hope that helps if you were still stuck!

[@kingdomessence]

@@wxhznoice 👌🏻

[@leondantuma7123]

Also, if you double click with three fingers (in zoom mode), it zooms out to 100%. Stays that way too after deactivating and activating zoom mode again.

[@MUTANINFFx]

@@wxhz Thank you!

[@mithudhurve1321]

On 4ra, the options are clearly visible, making it very easy to place bets. No hassles at all.

[@Ledeblogger]

Great video! thank you, I have difficulties to remove gray background of the dock on bottom of the home page even I remove all app :/

[@reysu]

try switching to dark mode

[@realaltr]

Your content is amazing! (One thing that I find unnecessary is this "peace" at the end - everybody's saying it, I think you're such an original creator, you can come up with something more memorable!)

[@reysu]

Ahah! GREAT FEEDBACK

[@abdireflects]

I set it up, thank you!

[@drewprotv]

my left ear loved this

[@reysu]

haha thank you for still watching

[@heatheralicia1]

How did you set up your dock the way you have it? Mine is a light grey empty bar that doesn't match the rest.

[@reysu]

you gotta make sure to use the dark grey wallpaper they provided and put your phone on dark mode!

[@heatheralicia1]

@@reysu Ahhh the Dark Mode did it. Thanks so much for all your help and for making this video. I'm proud to officially have a "dumb phone".

[@elyhoenaiarguelles5600]

thanks for this tutorial it really helps me and I really want to see the video about those apps that you say they don't distract you

[@maximal8031]

Is there a option to have the background in black? With the wallpaper from Blank it appears to be grey

[@haakmash]

Oh damn, blank space is subscription. Might consider it if it was a one-time purchase

[@zahj91]

There is a lifetime subscription for $22.99 USD

[@dmery10]

Loved the video! (btw, if someone find this useful, you can also set up an automation to set the colour filter when the bed time starts)

[@suun_.e]

Ooh!! how?

[@itsmarieg5816]

How do you do this ?

[@jvckpott]

Thank you so much. Trying this out for a while to see how it works for me. Only thing is I really wish Opal and Blank weren’t paid apps, kinda a pain. At least Blank has a one-time purchase option though. Anyways thank you!

[@reysu]

Since making this video, I’ve come across two alternatives that work much better. Burnout buddy & Dumbify one is free one is a one time payment that does the exact same thing

[@jvckpott]

@@reysu great, thanks so much! i also found widgy widgets which lets you make custom widgets, its free to make just one and using that plus widgetsmith you can accomplish essentially the same thing as blank :) (although it’s a little extra setup work at first)

[@-mrtech-]

Love how he searches for Twitter but can't find it 🤣

[@ivana_dicarlo_]

Thank you! Very useful

[@battleguide4977]

Hey Reysu, have you figured out a way to block certain websites (social media, porn, youtube homepage) on mobile? Thanks for all your work, I hope you blow up soon!

[@michaelrodman6646]

thanks for sharing this. maybe the answer is obvious, but how do you access the phone after removing it from the dock?

[@geberus2]

Same way you access any app, you can swipe all the way over to the collection, or search for the app, or, add it as one of the options in your spaces set up.

[@Joseph.Stamper]

Thanks for this video!

[@JILLIANCP12]

Hey, every time I click one of the app names, it opens the blank app and then the selected app. Is there a way to by-pass this so I don’t have the blank app constantly open in the background?

[@donaldtuckw]

subscribed. would love to see a video on your tracker apps

[@visuals.by.pereira]

Great video and setup. I’m thinking of switching to android soon. Any way you can do a similar video for Android?

[@realaltr]

I was rewatching this video trying to reproduce the setup. I hit one snag: every time I tap on the link in the blank spaces app, I get a window open saying: "Blank Spaces wants to open..." and I have to tap yes in order to actually open the app in question. I thought maybe it's a setting in the Shortcuts app , but cannot find such a setting. How did you get rid of this?

[@noahbriley]

Ever figure this out?

[@renejurjahn148]

Great Video, thanks for your effort to Show this! Could you Tell me how you managed it to make the Dock not visible? Thanks in advance!

[@reysu]

you have to use the wallpaper

[@dhiiraj4ux]

Sounds quality 👍🏻

[@reysu]

thanks

[@blackluster_nova1088]

Love this vid. I did it this morning and loved it! But how do you make the bottom apps on the dock (phone, messaging etc) come back after the focus mode finishes?

[@iggnatios]

awesome content man. just one thing, on a stereo device, your voice go trough left, and music trough right. just that

[@kikijosecond2797]

Doo you mind doing something for android??

[@myooo9215]

it wont allow me to add Blank as a widget? 6:38

[@littlerookie6090]

restart your phone

[@louisknight1433]

Thanks! Just a quick question. Black spaces says some apps like reminders need to be imported to shortcuts to open and I still get shortcuts opening even with reduce motion. Is there any way to fix this?

[@Jonsen315]

Is there still no fix for this problem @Reysu? Seems there are many people having this problem

[@reysu]

think you should contact the dev, i'm not affiliated

[@HocusFocus-gg1to]

Is there a Gabb Phone with a notes app that can transfer notes from the phone to a pc via a USB plug? Also can the phone be purchased without buying a plan? I'm looking for a pocket sized device just for notes that is completely self reliant and doesn't need internet or an e-mail. Something strictly for taking notes. Any help or advice is much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

[@reysu]

you could use an unlocked iphone and airdrop your notes to your computer. just have it on airplane mode.

[@HocusFocus-gg1to]

@@reysu Ty. I’ll look into it.

[@anvil9302]

thanks a lot it really helped me. I just have still one problem. Can I turn off the searching option? I am looking for all the apps in the searching option

[@anvil9302]

I fixed the problem

[@diegoflores7709]

I saw this video months ago, how do you feel about your modern dumb phone now!? just curious about new insights or anything. Thanks for the guide :)

[@reysu]

i still use it and I made a few improvements to it! Will post a video soon

[@Maxthewildthing]

Love the content man. What was the habit tracker app you had been using in the other vid?

[@reysu]

it's called habit kit!

[@Maxthewildthing]

ty king @@reysu

[@Rsysas]

Is there a way to find someone to assist someone who is already in a mess. This is genius.

[@DavidMBK03]

Maybe. What kinda mess?

[@hafiyadam1341]

My reduced animation still shows shortcut before going to the intended app. Has anything changed in the last month? On an iphone11 ios 16.1.1

[@omarpacheco2756]

Same, haven’t found a solution, only automations seem to have the option to disable it

[@karimhatem13]

is it available for android or is there anything similar?

[@NENEBIRK]

There is one similare. I searced "minimalist phone" in play store. Its an app he also taked about in one of his other videos. People say its good. You have to pay for it, so i dont use it. But i hope it can help you.

[@NENEBIRK]

Minimalist phone. You have to pay for it. I just tried indistant minimalist phone. Seeing where it takes me.

[@coltonebrantley]

The widget isnt showing up on my list of widgets for some reason, do you know a fix for that?

[@estarcohen1095]

Same! Did you ever find a fix?

[@coltonebrantley]

@@estarcohen1095 restart your phone, that worked for me

[@coltonebrantley]

@@estarcohen1095 restart your phone, that worked for me

[@dannotes9396]

Thanks for the video, the phone you are showing is iphone 12?

[@reysu]

iphone mini 12 and 13

[@roberto-maddaloni]

For some reason the blank widgets won’t change color when switching from dark to light mode. The background changes but the widget doesnt

[@kylehendrix1455]

Within the blank spaces app, I believe there’s a setting to either being light, dark, or adapt. Try switching to adapt.