Convert Smartphone to Dumb Phone

Last updated Feb 24, 2025

From YouTube how to convert to a dumb phone.

Most importantly, to be on a schedule so you don’t need willpower.

Use:

1. ScreenZen to block apps.
2. Install Minimalistic app. (Android only, there are others on iPhone)
3. Add bedtime for always, to have a grey screen all the time.

Block the Algorithms:

1. Install SocialFocus SocialFocus extension to hide Algorithm in YouTube and other apps.
2. Use UnTrap for YouTube to hide YouTube specific settings. E.g. no image, no side videos to watch next, etc.
   1. Use Firefox, only it can install extensions on Android. Brave/Chrome doesn’t allow on mobile

My phone when opens - My Tweet:

No icons. No apps. Switched to Firefox to install extensions (SocialFocus, Untrap). Bedtime default. Scheduled time for social only after 3 PM.

The life without Algorithms 🙄

YouTube:

LinkedIn:

Twitter/X including the Control Panel for Twitter extension:

Distract-Free Typewriter

Origin: Block Social Media on Phone and Computer
References: Social Media Addiction
Created 2025-02-18