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

@gabberna

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

i love the idea

@superschaap1991

29 күн бұрын

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.

@riinmcmxciv

29 күн бұрын

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

@sidensvans67

20 күн бұрын

Definitely . A wise move .

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

@buttercup5470

12 күн бұрын

Search Jose Briones. He explains the different categories of feature phones. His #1 phone is the light phone.

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

I've watch several videos now about this subject and I must say your's has been the smartest. You've kept what you can use to better your life and removed the distraction. I am proud for you...

@amandachaulk

Күн бұрын

thank you so much! :)

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 KZread, settings and google/chrome. I reinstall or download apps when I need them.

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

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!!

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

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

21 күн бұрын

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

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

@@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.

How do you actually remove the browser from an iPhone? Mine says I can not delete safari 🤔 it can only be hidden in the App Library.

@dogfondler

3 күн бұрын

Go to settings> screen time > content and privacy restrictions > allowed apps and features > disable Safari and have someone you know choose the password to re-enable

First view xD

But apple won't let you delete safari right?

@amandachaulk

Ай бұрын

I was able to delete it! :)

@Kharshnv

Ай бұрын

@@amandachaulkhow did you do it??

@Nomadrunner

28 күн бұрын

@@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

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

@amandachaulk

Ай бұрын

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

me with 7 hours average 😐

my average usage is 8 hours.

@amandachaulk

11 күн бұрын

Is that mostly social media or other types of apps?

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

@amandachaulk

Ай бұрын

lol touché