Rec | DUMBING DOWN YOUR PHONE

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have been toying of the idea of switching to a dumb phone for a while but decided i may as well start by seeing what i can do with this phone first. deleted all unnecessary/time-wasting apps, adjusted settings to make phone less stimulating, and while i was at it i redesigned my homescreen to reduce clutter and fit the old tech vibe i’m manifesting for myself!!! was a tedious process but i’m happy with the results, using my phone already feels less overwhelming overall :) (btw if anyone is interested in lobotomizing their phone this is the guide i followed)

@milkbags

Jan 22, 2025

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@dotmatrices

this theme is killer

Jan 22, 2025

@milkbags

dotmatrices i owe it all to those who came before me (pinterest users)

Jan 22, 2025

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