As an older phone user. I never had a smartphone to start with. My train ride to London took us through some of the most beautiful parts of the English countryside. I seemed to be the only passenger enjoying the fantastic views, as most people were looking at a smartphone screen.

Now you're living a better life than THEY are. I have not had a cell phone of ANY kind for 14 years. I threw my old cell phone away and installed a land line with an answering machine. It's been great ever since. I got rid of my TV as well 14 years ago and I don't have any other electronics except a laptop... which I use for study purposes and research. Right now I'm doing research for a paper on people getting rid of their cell phones.

I noticed that the pros were about your LIFE and the cons were about technological inconveniences. I also have made the same switch. And after three years I can assure you that I will NEVER go back!

I don’t use a flip phone, but i use the first gen iPhone SE(which was made 6 years ago) because i really don’t need, or want a super high tech device. I don’t have any social medias on it , i have some essential school apps, an app where you can read books, and 3 games. I’m very happy with it even though people make fun of me.

To my eyes, that seemed like a pretty decent camera on the phone

When I was younger I HATED having a flip phone cus everybody had an iPhone but now I totally think it is better.

Cal Newport has a great book on this topic called digital minimalism that’s worth reading.

great vid i agree i down graded to a flip phone a while a go and i feel less stressful i wish you all the best on your journey

i absolutely love this video and honestly might switch back to a flip phone too. i used to have a flip phone but switched to a smartphone because i felt weird having a flip phone, but honestly life was soooo much more enjoyable when i didnt have to have the distractions of a smartphone. thanks for an enjoyable watch!

This is a great video. I was thinking about falling back on a basic phone, and this video made my resolve stronger. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much for sharing. I really appreciate your point of view on looking for a lifestyle change. 😊 I hope all is well.

In the past 10 years, I have had 3 smart iphones, and I keep going back to the flip phone. It gives me peace of mind. All I do is text and talk, and of course I have my laptop for internet and other stuff.

ohh i love the dumbphone life style

let me just say that you're hands are very pretty! 💌

I use a flip phone in 2022 !!! It's a TT 970 and it's not connected to the web !

Omg I'm so glad this vid came up on my recommended!! I've recently switched from my regular smart phone to a flip phone. Honestly I've been doing a lot more reading, studying, things I enjoy and not wasting my time on things that don't matter!! Also if you would like a flip phone with more options i would recommend the nokia 2720 flip (something like that) it has wifi Bluetooth and even a music app were you can download your music to mp3 :)) also I'm v happy that you're making this positive change to your life, and the best of luck :))

A good book to read to break bad habits would be Atomic Habits by James Clear. really good book :)

Now it's a year on, are you still using your flip phone? I really enjoyed this video, I'm about to change to a feature phone too, for various reasons. Love how peaceful your video was to watch. 🌿

As an older phone user, those pictures you took looked like the pretty stock photos that used to come with old flip phones (to use as a background and such), so it had an incredibly nostalgic look to me :) I think they have their charm

New sub love your stuff got a old flip phone myself :))

I would love to switch to an old cellphone but I need the ability to send my location to friends and family when I'm out in the evenings or when I take a taxi.

this is really great, thank you for sharing

Hey bro! This popped up and it’s been something I’ve been considering, are you still doing ur flip phone and if so how has ur perspective changed ?

I gotta switch carriers before I do this. My current carrier is very restrictive if you can't download their app you can't use the phone

I also decided to give up my smart phone. I got a cheap brick phone with whatsapp texting. The volume on that phone was so bad that I could not hear people over the phone. Now I’m waiting for a better Flip Phone to arrive. It has whatsapp video calls and 4G. That’s about all I need. I feel that everything else pretty much has a work around. I can always look up bus times on my laptop before leaving, I can check my bank on my laptop, I can look up google maps before going somewhere and ask for directions, or get a paper map. I like the slow texting, discourages me from texting too much. If I need to text so much then I’m better off calling the person or meeting up with them. I tried deleting apps on my smartphone but always ended up downloading them again. I always found a way to override the time restrictions on apps. I’m really enjoying the freedom from my smartphone. I still keep checking my dumb phone expecting to see some notifications, but usually there is nothing except maybe a text on whatsapp from time to time.

Do you still use it in 2024? I’m going back to a flip phone in a few shorts months.

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Dude, where are you living ? Your flat is insane !!! It’s soooo pretty. And your video is very good, I like it ❤

What is the model of your flip phone?

I already bought one but still trying to condition myself to use it.

Loved your vid! just wondering, what kind of flip phone did you use?

I'm planning to buy a flip phone once I have enough money to buy it. only need to work like a month or something to get it I think and by that I mean only working on the weekend haha .Can't wait to get one .So ,I can focus more on my life and not get addicted to my smartphone .I'm gonna use my smarphone for work related stuff only after I buy the flip phone .

this year i will buy one for use outside of home for talk with my mom and papa or some friends casually in calls xD

What is the mic u used?

ok exactly what microphone do u use its so cute im obsessssed?????

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Eh.. i have to keep my smart phone for duo authentication alone

How do you pay your bills... On your computer.. I don't even own a computer, just my smart phone.. I have a bad memory and never remember any of the passwords etc.. My phone does all that for me

I want to do this so bad but I'm so nervous

Do you still use the flip phone and you haven't returned to the networks? 2023

I would use shitphone if i didnt need all this apps for work

Nothing wrong with smart phones. As long as you keep everything in moderation.

nice love your vids but flip phones are the best for calls see you in 1mil subs peace out

Are you still using the phone??

Keep your smartphone, just learn to master it, not let it master you!!