Stage 2: Optimize

Switch to a Dumb Phone:The Ultimate Digital Detox

Make it impossible to misuse your phone.

Highly Effective Against:
Most Critical

Pornography Addiction

Create an impenetrable barrier against explicit content

Social Media Addiction

End the cycle of endless scrolling and digital distractions

Unorganized Time Waste

Reclaim your time and focus for what truly matters

How It Works

Transform your smartphone into a tool of productivity

1

Simplify

Remove all non-essential apps and features that can be accessed on your computer instead. Keep your phone simple and focused.

2

Keep Essentials

Maintain essential tools like maps, banking, and communication apps that you genuinely need on the go.

3

Lock Down

Lock down your settings with restrictions to prevent future changes. Make it difficult to undo your progress.

Pro Tip

Start with these steps and adjust based on your needs. You can always fine-tune the settings until you find the right balance for your digital well-being.

Step-by-Step Guide

Time To MakeThe Switch

Follow our simple guide below tailor your phone to your needs.

Follow these steps in order

Keep Only Essential Apps

Delete apps that can be accessed on your computer instead (like social media). Focus on keeping only what you need while mobile:

  • Navigation apps
  • Banking apps
  • Essential communication tools

Set Up Restrictions

Have a trusted friend help you set this up:

  • Go to Settings > Screen Time > App & Website Activity
  • Turn On App & Website Activity
  • Scroll to Lock Screen Time Settings
  • Have them set a password and lock with their Apple ID

Prevent New Downloads

In Screen Time settings, navigate to:

  • Content & Privacy Restrictions
  • iTunes and App Store Purchases
  • Installing Apps > Don't Allow

Disable Web Browser

Final steps to secure your phone:

  • In Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions
  • Go to Allowed Apps
  • Disable Safari
  • Use computer + hotspot for browsing instead