I turned my iPhone into a dumb phone📱| Minimalist Phone Setup | Digital Minimalism

Maybe you aren't as addicted to your phone as I was (or maybe you are and that's exactly why you clicked on this video).
Either way, dumbing down your smart phone will be the most effective way to eliminate the huge distraction that the phone has become for so many of us. And ultimately, it can be the biggest catapult to living our best, most intentional lives.
For me, it was a complete game changer.
Thanks for being here!
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[TIME STAMPS]
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - why a dumb phone?
01:23 - my ah-ha moment
02:45 - methods I tried to reduce my phone usage
04:47 - what actually worked for me
06:36 - what IS on my phone?
08:50 - outro✌🏻
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[@amandachaulk]

What are your thoughts on dumbing down your phone? Would you try it? :)

[@gabberna]

New subscriber 😊 your video really spoke to me. I just deleted a handful of apps (Wells Fargo I can just get email notifications of charges, plant watering reminder app, bitmoji). Others I’m struggling with like Venmo, find my iPhone (my husband and I always share location), gas buddy, period tracking, meditation, Libby (audiobooks). I think those are helpful enough and not distracting that I’ll keep them.

[@thechrisparrow]

i love the idea

[@superschaap1991]

Great video. Just what I was looking for. I've been trying to minimize my phone use for a few years now but I recently noticed that my screen time went up again. I've been thinking about my first iPhone (back in 2010) and how it felt more like a tool. After seeing this video I deleted some more apps. Let's find out how this goes. I also like the idea of shifting more things, like the photo library, to the computer. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@thisisRiiLife]

I'd love to but I'm waiting after i start my new job :) thank you for the great sharing , much love from Singapore 😊

[@DevashishMishra7]

Another recommendation to reduce screen time would be to turn the screen's colour to greyscale in accessibility settings. I feel much less tempted to look at a black and white screen.

[@amandachaulk]

I have heard of this! I should try that as well. Great suggestion! :)

[@extrememinimalism]

My phone, a Motorola, has mostly the same functions as an iPhone but cheaper and has the ability to 'hide' apps on the screen that still exist within the phone. I deleted so much to the point where the only 18 visible apps I have: 1 for utilises, 3 for banking, 1 main food shop app, 1 bus pass, 4 texting/calls, personal gmail account, 1 for photos, camera, editing app for KZbin, settings and google/chrome. I reinstall or download apps when I need them.

[@Juhsentuh]

My screen time on my iPhone 13 mini is an hour a day. I have no social media installed, no games, no media content. These days you still need a smartphone for banking, gps and email, those apps are very essential for daily life. I use music and camera to take pics of my dog other than that my phone is a phone. Communication needs. Uninstalled those distraction apps folks your phone will still be operational 😂.

[@amandachaulk]

yes exactly! so many distraction apps! Thanks for sharing :)

[@nerdg2]

Well after going through the same stage, its about control. i was glued to yt. i had a very bad habbit of falling asleep while listening to a docu or something educational, it became a problem and i dumped my smartphone and got a dumb phone. First few days was tricky, i used my laptop heavily which was good because i work with my laptop. Everything became much more seamless. Emails, WA messages, everything was organized with work rather than causing a nuisance. After few months, i got my self an iPhone since i had to work on some software, it's my daily driver now but i don't have any social media apps or anything other than a good web browser. lol, GPS is something i missed allot, but heck it was fun not knowing where to go lol. But now i don't use it except for essential things like GPS, duh! Uber, Bank Transfers, Quick Notes, and Calls. That's it. I believe we all are looking for the same thing trying different methods out!!

[@meridanikole]

my daily usage was 12 hours a day last week. im gonna throw it out the window i guess

[@vanessalcx]

😂

[@MrMochalkoO]

Thank you for the inspiration. I too have already tried many methods, but they only help partially. Just removed almost everything, let's see how it works this time

[@Nomadrunner]

I love this video, you are so spot on! I have tried several times to make my phone into a dumb phone, but cave and install a lot of rubbish again that just proves to be a time suck that influences my mood in a bad way. After watching your video I did it again, but this time I disabled Safari. I had never thought of doing that, but wow, what a game changer! Like you I would uninstall my social media apps, shopping apps etc, but sneakily access it all via the browser. It's early days yet, but this feels absolutely wonderful and so freeing. I have subbed and look forward to more of your content! xx

[@bankruptsee]

The easiest transition for people is to turn off notifications for all social media apps. That will keep you from checking your phone every time it lights up.

[@limotgirl9863]

tbh, this made me check up my phone more often to see if someone send me something or liked my pictures lol

[@randomescu]

I did something similar with my Garmin Fenix 6xPro watch, it last alot more.

[@JocieFire]

I love this! I am in the exact same boat. Just disabled Chrome (android- won't let me delete it) but now it is not visable.

[@amandachaulk]

Oh wow! I did not know that android won't let you delete it. That's crazy lol

[@gabberna]

Hi! Great video. I'd love to see how your computer is set up. I deleted a ton of apps too (weather, Venmo, mail) so only access that about twice a week or when needed on my laptop.

[@amandachaulk]

I can see about doing a video sharing my computer setup! (although it is very very minimal as well) lol I have an old macbook air (2013 I think). It is on its way out but I am trying hard to make it last! 😂 We also don't have a family computer, just the laptop and a tablet. So majority of things like email and stuff is all done on my laptop! I'll try and get to making a video about this :)

[@gabberna]

@@amandachaulk Thanks so much! Wait, that's too funny. I also have a 2013 MacBook Air (typing on it right now). I don't keep any files on it so it runs relatively smoothly.

[@Eric-jb1ym]

But apple won't let you delete safari right?

[@amandachaulk]

I was able to delete it! :)

[@Kharshnv]

@@amandachaulkhow did you do it??

[@Nomadrunner]

@@Kharshnv Not OP, but I have disabled Safari. It's still installed but I cannot see it or access it. You go to Settings - Screen Time - Content and Privacy Restrictions - Allowed Apps and Features. There you untick Safari, and it will no longer show in your App Library

[@PieroAlfredoDM]

First view xD

[@UNATCOHanka]

Honestly could've just bought a low power smartphone instead. It'd save on a ton of battery too.

[@amandachaulk]

What's a low power smartphone? I haven't heard of that?

[@entropy_69]

me with 7 hours average 😐

[@lucidmach]

ever used an android? an iphone is a dumb phone...

[@amandachaulk]

lol touché