Why I Downgraded to a Flip Phone

[@shieldoffaith8798]

The thing that saddens me is that even when I’m off my smartphone, my family members are on theirs and ignore you…..wish we could go back to the days when it was just flip phones.

[@みかん-m8u4e]

Flip phones are great! I'm a Japanese essayist. The name is Mikan Oshidari（忍足みかん🍊♥）. I'm using a translation tool, so I'm sorry if my English isn't good. I published a book called [I want to stop being a slave to my smartphone]. As the title suggests, I was addicted to my smartphone, so I switched to a flip phone. It's all about mental health. Flip phones are comfortable. Smartphones are addictive. It's convenient, but painful. Smartphone addiction is [normal] for people these days, so people think I'm a weirdo or weirdo for using a flip phone. sad. I hope that flip phones will be reevaluated around the world and that smartphone addiction will be seen as a problem. Please feature flip phones again.

[@sunflowerfoxs]

I hope smart devices phase out in a fashion, like cigarettes. I hope people will recognize the consequences, and put a stigma on public device use, especially in younger people.

[@PerpetualPreponderer]

I gave up my smartphone & simply ended up spending all those hours on my pc instead.

[@DaddyDuckTown]

Get rid of your computer and use the computers at the library if you need internet. You have to pay to use them so you won't be wasting time down there.

[@jleenofficial]

😂😂😂

[@himaninaik3212]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@gradyrigby2851]

Well that is your own fault

[@PerpetualPreponderer]

@@gradyrigby2851 well technically then, it was my fault also when I was wasting away all those hours on my phone...so, what's the difference? What good will getting rid of my phone do when I can just pop open my laptop instead?

[@audreymeyer5616]

Don’t give up. Smartphones suck you in. There are other ways to keep up with things. We rely way too much on smartphones. It’s nearly impossible to do less on it. I can go through phases where I am doing great at minimizing apps on it and time spent on it and yet every time I look at it or because I have no choice but to use it because my husband is going to call or want me near it. I hate that phone. Society does force you to own one. But why should we conform to the world’s standards. When you use a flip phone it causes you to think for yourself and learn patience and to solve your own problems. There is nothing wrong with wondering about something and later finding out the answer and learning new roads is healthy for the brain. We will remember things more like dates or appointments because we’ll have to. Use your calendar. Create a system that works for you

[@oscarbear7498]

I'm super addicted to my phone, and recently I dawned on me that addictions attract more addiction. For year I was addicted to porn, like casual porn , idk it you can call it that but just people going to town so I could get off and sleep lol. It's such a common thing and because so many do it I did too. Until I forced myself to stop masturbating. It still is super difficult but stopping porn even soft core Like girl in bikini dancing on Instagram. It's been a few months now, and I've gotten massive improvement in self control and feel more confident with energy, which is helping me deal with other issues like gaming eating my free time. I removed porn, gaming , masturbating, and like magic my health and focus is improving, I even read a book LOL, Haven't read a book since middle school for fun. Haha Now the biggest and hardest addiction I can't seem to shack is youtube, Instagram and my smart phone. It's annoying how what known to be worse addiction aren't as addictive as a smart phone. I've decided to get a flip phone just because I just don't have the self control to handle a smart phone yet. Funny enough, the smart phone is where I, game, watch porn to masturbate, and have my addictions. I don't smoke , drink or drugs. But my God the phone is just as additive and damaging. The phone is my worst enemy and such a powerful tool too

[@nhuergop]

Guys, if you leave your smartphone don’t fall back to the TV. Go outside.

[@andei_]

It has been about a month since I started using a Nokia 2720 Flip phone instead of the iPhone 6s that I have. It has been great so far. I have a lot more energy and my power of focus and concentration has increased significantly. I have been reading a lot more and exercising more often. In my case though, I did not completely get rid of the iPhone 6s. I still use it when I am traveling and need to use maps, or when there is another situation where I need to use a smart phone. My plan and rule of thumb is to use my dumb phone about 80% of the times, and give the remaining 20% to my smart phone. I am in front of the computer a significant amount of hours due to my main job and my Amazon business, therefore anything I need to do on a smart phone I can do it on a laptop. Thanks for the video.

[@andei_]

I would also recommend KZbin searching the video "Truthstream Media - Why You Can't Stop Clickin"

[@cutepawhandmade]

Do you also keep only minimum & essential apps on your iphone? Or all apps are in there? Since i want to switch to flip phone , but i'm a content creator & has online business so I keep wondering wheter I will be able to minimize my screen time & also keep by work done or not😂

[@cjxgraphics]

We chose smartphones. We didn’t choose social media apps becoming an algorithm driven, dopamine producing slot machine. I don’t spend hours on my messaging apps. I don’t spend hours reading ebooks, but social media apps absolutely suck me in for hours on end.

[@Shannon-uj2yg]

I'm going through my smart phone detox as of today. So far. I feel a little anxious without looking at my smart phone. I'm watching more t.v instead. lol . I have a Nokia flip phone. It's basic and I love it alot. I was on my smart phone for 8 hrs a day! I tried to just delete apps off of my smart phone but I was weak and kept installing them. That's why I had to go to a flip phone immediately . I was suffering from text neck,fatigue and feeling anxious from smart phone usage. I hope you are loving the basic flip phone life!

[@Theamericanglassguy]

I’m considering the switch myself and I think social media is draining me.

[@Nancy-tr5fi]

I hate Apple iphone13 it intrudes on everything, changing words I type. SUGGESTING dumb stuff, constantly breaking on to page I am working on. Down with😊 evil Apple Empire.

[@UnKnownrider720]

While i agree watching more tv isnt the goal.. when i do watch a show i am more engaged and actually enjoy what im watching more. Instead of scrolling instagram, etc while watching or going to google everytime an actor pops up or just start googling random stuff about the show or movie. For example i was watching the office a show ive seen a miliion times but I was laughing hysterically and fully emersed in it. Just like conversing with someone is different.

[@thenormalone6753]

Some people seem to forget that smartphones and social media aren't necessarily connected with one and another. Smartphones exist to make the flip and dumb phone experience better.

[@folksurvival]

That's not why they exist.

[@h4lcyo]

True. Just delete social media apps. Keep phone & SMS.

[@LordBackuro]

@@h4lcyo Hard to do when you constantly can re download them and get addicted again Flip phones are superior, because they won’t let you. Unless you somehow have the skill and tech, to upgrade a flip phone to support social media.

[@htid43]

I disagree, smart phones are completely different from the old phones, you can delete all the apps you like the temptation is still there to redownload them, or Google stuff every five minutes and you will still constantly be bombarded with people contacting you and notifications

[@mingoringo_]

​@h4lcyo, sadly, it's not that easy. I've tried this exact thing but kept crawling back to those apps. Having a social media addiction with a smart phone is like a gambling addict going to a casino just for the food. The temptation is always there unless you completely get rid of the source of the problem, and in this case the source is the phone itself.

[@raymondabella4684]

Okay! Here is the way you can have the best of both worlds. GET THE "CAT S22 FLIP" PHONE!!! It is a physical flip phone with a tiny 2.8 inch screen that is a touch screen that works on a stripped down version of Android 11. It gives you a feel of a dumb phone but if you really need the basics of a smartphone in a pinch, you have it. Because the screen is so tiny you will be less likely to watch movies or play games on it, yet if you really need it in a pinch, you could make due with the small screen and do what you need to like you would with a regular smart phone. The thing is fully water proof and built like a tank also! I use it as my EDC phone and have a second phone that is a Galaxy under a cheap unlimited data plan as my back up phone I call my "Home Number" that I go to part time if I need to something that is a bit higher tech in certain situations for today's living. But here is the best part of the CAT S22!!! RIGHT NOW, IT IS GOUNG FOR UNDER $70 brand new and unlocked on AMAZON!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@folksurvival]

Step 1: Smartphone to dumbphone Step 2: Dumbphone to no phone

[@Water-Wheelz]

I feel like if these kinds of Flip Phones were able to continue and be updated to todays standards it could be really neat!

[@Raymasseyus]

If you're missing phone calls it sounds like there's something wrong with your phone or you need a phone that alerts you. Either that or you do need to carry it because you're expecting calls. Maybe I missed something.

[@jni34108]

Yeah. There was definitely some drama added 😅 Like needing to look something up and going to your desktop PC over and over when you clearly have a laptop... I have several dumb phones that I switch my SIMs (T-Mobile & Verizon) between. I have never missed calls or voicemails unless I ignored them on purpose. Texting on a flip phone is also not as hard as is portrayed in this video...

[@kobe3576]

Nice vid but the root of many problems nowadays reside in the mentality behind the next words: 1:10 "It takes a long time to write text" We live in a society where it was forced on us the idea that things need to be fast and we must have as much as possible of everything. What is wrong about spending 2 minutes sending a message? Nobody's gonna die, you won't lose 100000 US$ and your friends won't get angry. Why the need to hurry?

[@techno_eclipse]

Can't say I disagree with any of that

[@GoobieMienette]

Stranger, i could not agree more.

[@rodhoutx]

I think those phones have a FM Radio if you plug headphones into them. You could listed to the FM Radio while running 😆

[@techno_eclipse]

Fm radio walked, so podcasts could run 😂

[@MyDreamLife]

You need to stay away from Social media while using a smartphone. I deleted instagram, snapchat, facebook and other social media apps and only kept twitter (coz I hardly even open it 😅). And that is the best decision I took in a long time.

[@Shannon-uj2yg]

I kept re-installing my social media. I was weak!!! I just bought a flip phone.

[@solarlight10]

@@Shannon-uj2yg People seem to lack disciple nowadays(myself included). Did you end up staying away from SM?

[@jleenofficial]

@@Shannon-uj2yg same 😂I wanna buy a flip phone cuz I keep downloading social media

[@oscarbear7498]

​@@Shannon-uj2yg same I just got My Instagram again , dam it

[@saturnevan]

Awesome video! I really liked what you mentioned towards the end regarding how consumers (Apple, Samsung, LG, etc.) gave the opportunity to choose the smartphone, and the consumers chose it. The smartphone unfortunately has become a big marketing tool for companies because of this. Therefore, it is becoming harder and harder to do certain things (like pay for parking, accessing a restaurant menu, or concert tickets.) There have been some new problems it's created without a doubt. In the end, it really all comes down to awareness. People should be more aware of not only how their smartphone can make you "less present" but a higher awareness of what's going on in the world around them. I think mental health wise, social media is the elephant in the room.

[@rontom3405]

honestly, i just removed all the apps that were distracting me from my phones. kept the important stuff and still get the ease of access of having a smart phone. I love the old ways of cell phones but making your smart phone into a " dumb" phone is easier.

[@AllotmentAdventure189]

Yes indeed this with distractions is awful

[@gamma4053]

I only use my smartphone for banking apps,food ordering apps and navigation.

[@smooth111012]

Get yourself an mp3 player for music, remember them, Sony new Walkmans are great

[@Theamericanglassguy]

This looks to be what I need to do! I’m a wood worker and can’t stop the cycle of comparing my work to others work. I feel like it’s ruining me and sucking the motivation out of my goals. I desperately need to make the switch and force myself back to normalcy.

[@htid43]

I'm in the same position, I don't work with wood but understand what you are saying, I've just decided to switch back to a basic phone because I realised how much a smart phone has destroyed me as a person. Sounds dramatic I know but my mind is consumed now with comparison to everyone and its destroyed my Self- esteem and my authenticity, I barely know who I am anymore, I'm buying a a basic phone today and making the swap, would love to know how you got on?

[@jay.b843]

Im also a woodworker who feels exactly the same haha

[@eliezerlogronio]

We're on the same boat buddy. Not gonna lie though that smartphones has a lot to offer than a flip or dumb phone. But as they say less is more. I've been with my flip phone for almost a week now and I am so proud of myself as I'm able to focus on myself since I don't need to "devote" my life to smartphone. My flip phone takes me back to my younger years when I'm still in the process of shaping my personality.. less comparisons and being cool.

[@eliezerlogronio]

​@@htid43Don't worry pal, it's not dramatic. I feel you as I've experienced that when I am still tied up with my smartphone every single day. Social medias makes me feel less of a person coz seeing others' progress/es (Please correct me) are just swipes or scrolls away. It's easy for others to say to just ignore it or whatnot. Well, the stress and anxiety is real. Having a flip phone may not be (and will never be IMO) the solution to my problem, but it helps me to go back to basics with less complication. Now, I can spend more time with my friends and I miss texting and calling honestly. ❤

[@ltltornado3337]

a smartwatch has helped me, since you can still get calls and texts but you aren't likely to scroll. I admire you for being honest about quitting early, as you could have easily pretended to have gone all 7 days.

[@BillDemos]

You didn't have to resort to a brick-phone, you could have just uninstalled everything on your iPhone, or even better, use the watch you are wearing as your sole comms. That's what I do, I use the watch and have forgotten all the rest....

[@bammbamm12]

I have a flip phone with a separate number which I keep in my car. It's a backup - in case I forget my Iphone, or want to use the iPhone for GPS and call on the other phone (e.g.). I pay $19.99 for 120 days. And yes - you're not always worried about losing $1,000 by misplacing or theft.

[@everserge]

T9 is what we used. Texting was a Breeze

[@bethg.5611]

If you have a computer or laptop it is no sacrifice not to have a smartphone.

[@Mrs.ScottSchroeder]

Wow that was a great video! It was fun watching you use a flip phone, at some parts of the week, I felt that I wanted one as well. However, when you starting missing voicemails, I realized it wasn’t the perfect solution. Proud of you! Can’t wait to see the iPhone 5 in action lol

[@techno_eclipse]

Me too, I’m excited!

[@rodhoutx]

I'm not sure why voicemails were missed. That shouldn't happen because it still has to go to the carrier to record the voicemail just as it does for an iPhone, and it displays an icon when there are new voicemails. My dad and a couple other people I know still use them, and AT&T sent out newer ones for free to customers since 3G is being shut down (similar to the one in the video). It does actually have KZbin and Maps (but it would be a pain to use)! I actually have one too I occasionally play around with. It's a Cingular Flip IV which I think is equivalent to the Alcatel.

[@audreymeyer5616]

It brings back memories when texting with T9. Also it isn’t that difficult. Plus we don’t have to text a lot and we can just make a quit 2 second call if we need to. It you purchased unlimited minutes. I’d say learn the T9 and keep it short and simple. Pick a time of the e day to purposefully get on your computer to do work or research and have a notebook you use consistently to record thoughts and ideas and go to the library.

[@derekwallace1955]

At least he learned something from the experience, and hopefully he fallows through on being more engaged. However, on the other hand it sounds like a technical issue and a matter of circumstance that lead to him stopping early. Maybe one day he'll try it again?

[@cale2472]

You mean you couldn’t figure out T9 texting again in less than week? It’s like riding a bike, you never forget! You should try going without the iPhone again and this time check your voicemail from time to time

[@techno_eclipse]

I actually only used T9 for a year when I was younger. The voicemail part is hilarious to me because I had to remember how to listen to voicemail again without it being visually displayed on my iPhone.....

[@pvndavibes]

Honestly just do an apple watch cellular. It allows you to disconnect from the social media, games, etc. of the smartphone but still have full functionality for directions, asking siri a question, using NFC payments, letting your spouse/friends know where you are with find my. All of the stuff you need but none of the other stuff that you don't want. Can even listen to music, podcasts, etc.

[@switchprocontrollersplatoo7240]

I think the perfect solution, at least right now, for having something modern but also unobtrusive, is one of the smart flip phones, like the z flip. Yeah, the tech is new, but they’ve been improving it a lot

[@winonajohnson3349]

Personally, I love the idea of using a dumbphone as a “weekend phone”, one only your vital contacts (parents, siblings, people who would report you missing, etc) have the number for, to avoid people from work calling you in your off time.

[@demonnixloudandproud9335]

I don't use fast-food apps! I'm switching to a flip phone. I'm done with smart phones

[@FotoSara15]

So, you didn’t do much preparation for this video you could’ve found a phone that allowed you to do what you needed to do for your work. There are “dumb” phones that do great things. The decision to make the switch has to come from a place of genuine desire to do it. You ragged on the entire experiment and sprinkled in a few good points. The whole point of a nonsmart phone is to be able to live in the moment and understand that you may not need Chipotle points. Your mindset wasn’t to decompress from smart phones or consumption of media. If you had to give up your smart phone you would figure it out. I am Not able to have my phone this week and the fact that those who I want to get in touch with I get in touch with, and those who need to get in touch with me make sure that they do so.

[@zealgaming9123]

Should just get a flip phone with podcast and better group msgs

[@buttercup5470]

I have wanted to try this for nearly 2 yrs. but I couldn’t afford a second phone and if I could I wouldn’t hear the end of my husbands rants. My son upgraded his phone so I took possession of his old phone (iPhone 11) and turned into a dumb phone. I can’t wait to see how it turns out.

[@jrewillis]

Day 2 should have just taken your laptop you used on day 1 into the room with you …. Hardly show stopping… I’m a month in with no smart phone now and loving it!

[@sixxthree5959]

More and more people are doing this now mostly bc of Trend but tbh in the long run just being able to close the phone is going to help.

[@gregnixon1296]

Dude! Magic sunglasses at 4:05!

[@aydax3812]

you could download music to your apple watch for when you’re running!

[@Joel-j9k]

After you use a flip phone for a while you’ll get so good at texting that you don’t even need to look at your phone while you’re texting and also you’ll be able to text faster than a smartphone

[@friskygoat]

You didn't really try for long enough, man, to really get your mind used to it. You and a lot of us are behaviourally addicted to our smartphones with 'checking'. You just needed more time to detox and get yourself used to going without. You tried, but obviously it is going to get worse before it gets better, and if you had kept at it, the positives in your life would have been enough for you and that addictive pattern would have subsided. You seemed to give up as soon as one inconvenient or frustrating situation arose. You ended the video by saying you learned to be more present and have reduced your use, but as long as you have a smartphone and have the ability to redownload apps you felt were problematic, you will do it. An addiction does not go away. I bet that you are back to using your phone just as much now, whether you admit it or not.

[@n.f.m-noobfilmmaker-4512]

Letss gooo! Another interesting video would be if you could pick one device and just use this one device for everything. Example. An ipad or just an iPhone or a laptop And use it for texting and calling to professional work. Let's see if one can minimize tech to the bare minimum so to minimize distractions but still get work done

[@JohnDought]

It depends... If you have a contract with few data instead of unlimited data outside tou cannot use you cellphone allot, but in wifi location a smartphone can draw you attention.

[@Goliad_-ox8hg]

No one "needs" "rewards" from a store.

[@lzstep80]

We need smartphone but for business not for amusing. For learning is 50-50% bcs we can be tempted to use it for amusing. I used to switch off for 1-2 day sometimes.

[@UnfilteredHues]

You can set limits on your smartphone so it cuts you off whenever you hit your daily limit. Phone stuff still works snd so does texting. Learn to use the tool and have self control

[@techno_eclipse]

I don’t disagree that there are tools. But I think it is too easy to just hit “ignore limit for today”

[@angeluuks]

Dude idk if I could do a day without my phone I kind of rely on it for everything from my train pass to get to work, paying for food instead of carrying my cards, having my vaccination card on there, watching my shows instead of the tv, doing my homework when I don’t have access to a computer, using the flashlight to not use the light in the room, probably more but it’s crazy how much use I get out of it I mean I could probably do it but I wouldn’t want to 😂

[@Jtech266-bb4wt]

For music purposes, i would use an ipod, my recommation would be an 5th gen ipod classic

[@xmistaxcashxcoll]

Most people don't want to hang out anymore and have fun! Besides, lost and gossiping. Like hey let's go fishing. Are hey let's go camping.

[@blackjackcat1589]

Sad that you are so addicted to your smart phone. Real life would be better if these things were never invented to enslave us. Being "connected" all the time means you are not living life!

[@clarabruselas8444]

before technology people still had issues and were ignoring eachother. tech is not the problem

[@Shannon-uj2yg]

I'm almost 52 years old and I can tell you for 100% that smart phones have made people more out of touch,rude and ignorant! I miss the days when we all had basic phones that didn't even have texting yet! People were more in the moment and actually were paying attention to what was going on around them. People are more self absorbed from social media. I saw it getting really bad on 2008 came around.

[@blackjackcat1589]

@@Shannon-uj2yg I agree!

[@oscarbear7498]

FACT

[@UnKnownrider720]

Whats your plan with the iphone 5?? Are the newer iphones more addicting?

[@smooth111012]

Get a tiny point and shoot camera, fits in pocket, no SAR radiation and better photos

[@techno_eclipse]

I’m interested in this idea. SAR radiation is something I know very little about, I’ll do a little more research tomorrow morning.

[@spookymulder945]

Great video, although I disagree about not having your phone always. Always have your phone. An emergency may arise.

[@goldennugget1590]

Ok this video was almost a year ago, but I still gotta ask, do. Any flip phones have any step tracking, only flip phone we have is one back in the 1999 but I wonder if the new ones have it

[@techno_eclipse]

Maybe a smart watch? Or a gps specific watch like a garmin?

[@goldennugget1590]

@@techno_eclipse aight i will look into it, thx

[@jordanalexander1992]

Get a more reliable dumb phone set up with voicemail properly set up… Nokias 6300 is a good choice. Oh yes iPhone 5S or iPhone SE good choice. Another thing I do is a hotspot from my Nokia to my iPhone. So I have my iPhone when I need it. But my primary device is now a dumb phone. Best of both worlds. Mainly offline. GPS maps and saved Spotify playlists also work without an internet connection. It means I carry around two phones but I’m more intentional with my use. Now I think of my iPhone as more of a computer with a touchscreen than a phone. And my dumb phone is a phone and portable wifi modem.

[@tacticalbusdriver6630]

I had this problem and got an iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular.

[@Shannon-uj2yg]

Do you find it a pain in the ass to carry around an iPad all day? I know it would drive me nuts.

[@tacticalbusdriver6630]

@@Shannon-uj2yg actually no , I have a mini that’s extremely small and easy to carry and iPad 9th gen fits in my bag like a clipboard . And I use it for daily thing like keeping up with receipts to where I’ve been

[@jobseeker739]

In my case... I dont get many calls anyway ... so a dumb phone would be better lol.... If I want to talk to someone I'll call them ( good old days) ...

[@Shannon-uj2yg]

I miss the days of talking on the phone! I remember when no texting was offered back in the day. I'm almost 52, so I miss just talking to people on my flip. Texting sucks!!!!

[@iamvietnamese74]

Hi Scott, thank you for the informative video. However, an unrelated question to your video. I'd be very interested to know about your white office chair. Make, model? Thank you!

[@intelligenthuman3262]

I really dont miss texting on those things haha

[@nhuergop]

Most of us actually need a smartphone without social media or video games.

[@ZaraBizara]

It sounds like the main reasons you were listening for not enjoying this experience with the fact that your phone is cheap and just doesn't get phone calls. I like where you were going with this at first and I recommend just getting a better quality dumb phone.

[@johnika20091]

I had a flip phone for most of my 20s.... been there done that 😅

[@eduardoreyes7979]

Which model have youtube...I just want keep KZbin in a flip phone ???

[@ellesimple6993]

digital minimalism is my philosophy too

[@techno_eclipse]

It’s a better way to live

[@jrewillis]

If you think “we” chose smartphones you have fully fallen for Apple and android marketing. Not managing a week without a smartphone is a bit sad really. It will still tell you that you have a voicemail, you still get missed calls. It’s more user error here I feel. I know it sounds harsh, but it’s really not that difficult to cope without one. Rewards apps encourage yet more consumerism, it’s all designed to make you spend more time on apps and ultimately spend more money.

[@MindfulSmile0]

Why did you not just swap the SIM?

[@Bigdoglentil]

Maybe don’t get a $30 dollar feature phone. That’s the equivalent of a random Chinese companies budget smart phone.

[@r3nnh0p3z6]

U still using the flip or was it just for click bait

[@Tilly-767]

It's not impossible. But...I give you credit for taking the time...better spent...off the smart phone.

[@MikefromLouisiana]

Flip phone and an iPad??

[@jo100]

I hate to say this, my Friend, People do Steal 30$ phones too.

[@techno_eclipse]

I meant to say that there is also way less valuable information on that phone

[@silverblack2689]

fun fact: it would be enough to turn off the data connection on your iPhone

[@friskygoat]

You'll turn it on again. The problem is the addiction to the use of the phone. The phone's software and social media apps are designed to keep us hooked, and it works. You'll just turn on the data again, turn it off, turn it on, and so forth, in moments of weakness. That is what an addiction is. Not-so-fun fact: That would not be enough.

[@ayemyatmon2692]

Flip phone the best ❤

[@ShailySingh4321]

Aren't you wearing a smartwatch?

[@jefftl9047]

Did I miss out? What happened to your purple iPhone 11?

[@techno_eclipse]

My carrier had a deal where if you add a line they give you a free iphone 13, my sister, mom, and wife didn't want it, so I wasn't about to pass up a free upgrade.

[@CavenCastro-p7r]

I bought cat s22 flip. When im at work i have to go back to my smartphone because i need some features flip cant. But during off days im back to the flip. Cat s22 is a flip with smartphone features but limited so you have limitations as well and find it anoying to use those apps. Unless you enjoy watching or browsing on a small screen. Im checking on other phones as well that is more of a dumber phone than this. 😁🤣😂

[@bravofoxtrotllc6817]

The flip phones have bluetooth and can hotspot thats all we need

[@techno_eclipse]

The Light Phone 2 allows for that

[@techno_eclipse]

This feels like an ad haha, just a phone I have been trying out, that has those two features. Although the phone is $300.......

[@crizmagno]

try to do this with cat s22

[@rogerpryor8631]

Turn off all notification, leave twitter ETC , you will be 90% there

[@lamplight1636]

Im actualy watching this on a flip phone😂

[@techno_eclipse]

Which one?!?

[@lamplight1636]

@techno_eclipse it's a Nokia . Its a really good phone I just switched from a Smartphone to to it

[@pathfinder5651]

wow ..Great content

[@adhd_with_pennies4867]

SHOUT OUT TO MY DRUG DEALERS FOR USING A FLIP PHONE

[@techno_eclipse]

Lol

[@nhuergop]

Check Lightphone.

[@htid43]

I feel sad watching this really thought you were going to change permenantly to the basic phone, it seems to me there were way more positives to using it than negatives, now you will just go back to being a slave to the smart phone 😢

[@techno_eclipse]

There are other ways, check out some more recent videos. Thanks

[@steveamies238]

And the funny thing is this will be consumed on a smart phone 😅

[@techno_eclipse]

I know.... It's an uphill battle for sure

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

You should have got a jitterbug phone. 😊

[@RockyTheEater]

Buying a flip phone in 5 months Wish me luck

[@taylorauger1509]

Just get a cellular Apple Watch. Works great.

[@dhshsjsbzbzjshsh2998]

You replaces smartphone whit smartphone

[@EXTRAEDC]

I wish i could donwgrade XD .. but i literally need IOS Apps to be able to Work at my company .. iam glued to the phone otherwise i wouldnt get paid .. XD ..

[@HoboRoadrunner]

You can watch KZbin ...... I do it on mine....

[@chandanpurohit4827]

Basically u urself are using latest iphone and latest apple watch 😁 apart from this experiment.. How will i be inspired from u to get on minimalism/ essentialism side

[@techno_eclipse]

I actually got the iPhone for free! I added someone to my phone plan and t-mobile was running a promotion to trade in your old phone and get an iPhone 13 for free! Thanks for watching

[@chandanpurohit4827]

@@techno_eclipse that make sense 👍👍

[@paulrose319]

🤣try using contactless payments😉 on the dumb phone🤣

[@jrewillis]

I mean you can just use your contactless cards? Really isn’t a big deal and the dumb phone is so small and light I just carry my card wallet with me now. Easy.

[@NartaQNC]

Impossible for me to do that. I do SO MANY things with my smartphone that I can’t. And I don’t care about social medias except some time here and there on twitter

[@oscarbear7498]

Get your phone and toss it in the river, fk it. Get your life back!!!!

[@a_mustache_of_great_repute]

I can't tell if you were genuinely emotional over missing some calls, or if you were "influencer" emotional

[@techno_eclipse]

Genuinely upset. This was several months ago, but I had recently been down sized and the call I missed was a call back from a job. It ended up working out ok, but it scared me thinking I could miss a call of that severity.

[@Felix-hc1vo]

Weak

[@techno_eclipse]

Agreed

[@chadparsons1972]

Whats with all these stupid challenges just dump the smartphone for good.