hi, friends! after using the Nokia 225 for the past 6 months, I'm sharing what I've learned and whether I'm still using the phone in my newest video: ua-cam.com/video/0faMfCJqP0g/v-deo.html ☺︎
Ashton Womack Great video. I too switched from an IPhone to a Nokia. I have the Nokia 7.2 which is a great phone. Great price, even came with a headphone jack, head phones and a clear phone case. IPhones are very expensive and give you nothing for your money. The budget phones give you a lot more out of the box for a much cheaper price.
i have a nokia smartphone 2.3 sand - but now its just restarting at random times intially i asked my parents for a button phone so now i am thinking of buying Nokia 225 Sand :>
I'm a programmer and a tech savvy and one think of my job is always being connected to social media and job apps. It got to the point that I was coding from my Iphone 14 pro at 2am and checking all of my social media at the same time. I decided to pull the plug one day when my wife and I where sitting down in the living room and we where both in our smart-phones meanwhile our 3 year old daughter was playing alone enjoying every single moment and us loosing out on her happiness, I felt disgusted knowing that I was missing out from my daughter's most valuable moments and I said enough is enough! Every since I have been using a dumb phone Nokia 6300 and have only been working from my laptop going to 4 months and I feel great with no worries, no stress, no headaches and the most important I get to spent more quality time with my family.
Me too .. iam a computer technician and was always on my phone until i sat down one day and my son was playing and i was on my phone scrolling .. 💩🤦♂️.. i want my creativity back and have more time with my kid .. after i changed my iphone to a somewhat dumbphone i immediately had a creativity flash as i was on my phone less .. and i played with my son almost the whole day and it was so great .. now i plan to transition to a dumbphone for the weekends .. sadly i need my smartphone for work -.-
I was born in the 80s and raised in the 90s and let me tell you the 90s was the best time to be a kid. We had no phones. If we went somewhere we called from a wall phone or pay phone. Less stress less anxiety and had more fun. I just purchased this phone. And T9 is my favorite way of text. Don’t even have to look at the phone
@@teetcl9319 the 90s was a hell of a decade. I remember very well watching the fall guy tv series and eek the cat on my dad's old sanyo TV. Damn, if only I could go back in time
Yes I totally agree! I was born in late 70s and my dad escaped from communist Romania in 1985 and the rest of the family was able to come to the US in 1987, and I look back to the 90s and I think there were no problems and life was so good, we definately didn't and yes we used to call our parents via a line phone lol. We enjoyed life in the 90s especially since we had no freedoms in Romania and we were persecuted because we are Christians. So when we came here we were free, we were happy and life was good. What's going on in the world these days makes me so sad because it reminds me of my childhood back in Romania.
Love this concept. I tried ditching my smartphone for a few months. It was really freeing, like you mention. I went back to my smartphone, but I use it differently now. I hardly have any apps, I turn it off on the weekends, and I am more present with my surroundings. Thank you for sharing your perspective!!
I have done the same- all social media apps are gone and only WhatsApp/UA-cam remain of the non essentials but even they’re on thin ice! I like the idea of getting an iPad for indoor use and apps but a daily driver that’s a dumb phone… my family are sick of me talking about it as I’ve been doing this on and off for a few years, so now they just roll their eyes 😄
@@manuel_winde That’s what I was also considering. I still need to figure out a lot of kinks. But it’s definitely something to really consider. I’d love to also get an iPod Classic (refurb of course). Music is a really big thing for me. :)
@@jonherrera what do you want to do? Most of the software in the world is free and open-source. Even proprietary Software like apple products are mostly open source with a thin layer of proprietary stuff on top.
@@ashtonwomack I bought a Motorola razr v3x back in 2006, the Era where smartphones were nowhere to be found. The razr at this time was an amazing device which had the essential functions like a built in music player, a micro sd card slot and a headphone jack. Even in a feature phone today, I still look for these 3 criterias Even if I own a couple of android smartphones, I still use the basic of a feature phones which is the built-in music player. I don't install social media and 3d games on my smartphones because they're too intrusive and they feed too much on the battery. Therefore no addiction is taking place and I can enjoy a hassle free experience
I've been wanting to downgrade to a brick for sooo long now, and the past year I've really made an effort to use my iPhone as little as possible, and I've gotta say I agree with you 100% about how much I noticed how sucked in everyone is to their devices, which is so sad in so many ways because most of the time its not their fault at all :( will definitely be buying a 6300 now after watching your video
I’m so excited to get a dumb phone. I miss my life and mental well being pre-iPhone. Thank you for sharing! Also, I think it’s nice to gain back abilities like navigating and approaching strangers for help. People are almost always kind and willing to help others. 😊
Yes, I agree! I've made so many connections with people in situations where I used to just stare at my phone. I feel more confident now, which was an unexpected benefit. Wishing you the best with your dumb phone journey 😊
I was at high school when dumbphones were just coming out, was 18 when the first iphone came out and looking at some youngsters today, I am so glad I was not young when this influx of technology was introduced. first smartphone was samsung S3 when i was 23. 11 years later I am done with smartphones. It is time to be present. Just to put things in perspective, I am not on any social media and don't spend much time on the phone compared to most people. But, it still feel that so much time can be wasted, I don't want the option anymore. Also, in terms of directions, the old fashioned technique of asking someone is a go. society is becoming so isolated and the act of interacting with others/strangers is almost revolting to people that are too comfy in their bubble. just bought nokia 800 tough, but thinking of switching it out to the 225 to go whole hog, dumbphone. Great to see youngsters like yourself realising there is more to life. Much love from the UK.
This has been very helpful thank you so much for making this video. I feel more sure in my decision to switch to a “dumb phone”. Between the war, Instagram, and a ton of other apps my phone has added to my anxiety and now I know that it doesn’t have to.
great video. I'm on week 3 of using a flip phone (coming from an iPhone 13 Pro Max) and it's been great. The first few days were tough; trying to break that habit of having my phone and carrying it everywhere. I used my phone for photos a lot, so I went through the same thing, of missing the convenience of snapping a photo. But honestly, you really are more present. You actually interact with the people you're spending time with instead of being the camera crew that's documenting life as it's happening. I've kept my phone locked away and have only used it once to take a photo of a check to deposit. Other than that, it'll stay in there for a while. I don't see me going back. There is something peaceful about having connectivity via texts and phone calls, but not being available to everyone for every second of the day. I can see how it contributes to a lot of social anxiety for people.
I love how you explained this! ☺️ I agree, social situations are so different now that I'm not interpreting them through my phone. I'm just living them.
I agree with you! I'm planning on switching to a flip, as soon as I get the money for one, and I'm super excited. For reference, I'm currently 13. To solve the photo problem, because I love to document outings with my friends, I've gotten an old 35mm film camera from the 90s. I can carry it around and snap pictures, without the added anxiety of the cell and what not of a cell
@@Jonathan-pm8lg That sounds like a great plan. And honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if you had a friend or family member that had an old digital camera collecting dust in a drawer somewhere that they'd happily give you. Maybe something to consider! I thought it would be tougher to ditch my iPhone 13 Pro Max cuz its so fancy, but it was easy after that first few days. haha.
Hit “like” in about two minutes. You opened with humility and self-awareness, and you have a clear speaking style and an unpretentious video presentation. Kudos!
You've just described my life circa 2007. And I thought I was high tech then with a digital camera WITH video. I didn't even know my phone could get texts at the time. I just thought it was making random blippy sounds, until a friend showed me. I still just use my phone mostly for talking. Texting has gotten easier, tho.
I can 100% appreciate this. I miss my phone where it was just call and back then it cost too much to text 😹 so it was minimal. I felt like I had more time in my day. Obviously I can put my phone down but the temptation is just terrible to always check my phone. I erased a lot of apps after that documentary. It did freak me out. I wouldn’t call it a “dumb phone” I will call it a phone that brings you back to what use to be “normal”. It should be called “The back to reality phone ❤️”
Oh my gosh, I remember that. I think I could only send 10 texts a month 😂 So true!! It feels like a breath of fresh air to check my phone now and realize there's nothing to do on it.
Digital Minimalism is a really great book on this topic. I’ve been thinking a lot about I want to use / don’t want use social media wise. Thank you for sharing!
I've been feeling this way for some time too. I work in a high school and just see how damaging social media and these modern electronics are. I literally said "I've had enough of this crap" to my iPhone 13 pro. I really only bought it for the quality of the screen refresh rate, the camera, and the recording possibilities because it has outstanding audio quality--I'm a pianist and record a lot of music. I just bought the Nokia 6300 4g and it was literally $70 and it is super basic, just like your phone! I love the old style of texting, and just how simple the OS is on it. I feel better not having the constant 'void' as you call it through my iPhone. My partner is constantly on his phone and says that he wants to do this break too.. but he's having trouble with making the switch. I love this new revolution of dumb phones! It seems like we're the only people who actually see the world for what it is
Hiya! Coming from another self-employed person, I am feeling the constant pressure from my iphone and it's getting in the way of my personal life and adding to the anxiety and stress of surviving as a musician in a pandemic. I don't need my phone all the time and I do most things from laptop, just like you! It was good to hear about your transformation and I am ordering my dumb phone today! Thanks so much for the solidifying my thoughts/worries! Feels good to know I'm not the only one! :)
I grew up without smartphones, my first phone was a Nokia 5110 and it was the doggies danglers back then, I did okay then and I’ve just switched now to a Nokia 225 4G at least as a work phone so I’m less distracted, but will do the ‘digital detox’. Everything I need on it works including my AirPods and the camera isn’t bad 🙂
I must agree with what you're saying - people are often no longer present in the moment. There is nothing more depressing than seeing a group of people out, say in a cafe, and they're all glued to their iPhones or whatever. I'm old enough to remember the pre-mobile phone era, and it shows how distracted we've become, constantly checking apps. I have considered doing this myself. (And I laughed when I got an ad for TikTok in the middle of this...!)
Thank You for this. I deleted my facebook and it feels awesome. I am thinking about switching my smartphone to a dumb phone for the same reasons as yours! I think more people should do the switch 🙂
@@symonegreen7493 Scroll down and tap Settings.Scroll down to the Your Facebook Information section and tap Account Ownership and Control.Tap Deactivation and Deletion, and select Delete Account.Tap Continue to Account Deletion and select Delete Account.
I went off Facebook and just deactivated without fully deleting it so all my old stuff is still there- it’s the best thing I’ve done and I genuinky haven’t missed it once. The only over the top thing I did to stop being tempted back (I didn’t know if I would be) was to unfriend everyone I knew on there, all 2800 of them so that I have no reason to go back now! My old photos are still there if I ever needed to login but there’s no point otherwise. You can download and save all your photos before fully deleting your account though.
Hey Ashton, great video - the Nokia isn't so much a 'dumb' phone but rather a 'clever' phone (as opposed to smart-(ass) iphones) in that it respects your time and is fundamentally unobtrusive.
Don't do it in NYC that is a drug dealers phones. Cops use to stop you and look in that phone here in Harlem around 2017 ish... They steal black history and what happened to us all the time. You know how many dudes got their phones searched for using a " dumb phone"? In NYC? It's not funny. At any moment they wash away our history or the bullcrap they put us through. I wish I recorded it. You walk around in NYC I'm the hood with that type of phone and they would search you and look through the phone. Now come here to Harlem or the Bronx and ask the police why they did that! See what we talking about black lives matter!
One suggestion for those who want a QWERTY keyboard or touch but want a dumb phone: get a windows phone. Windows phones are no longer supported. Nearly all major apps like Snapchat, Facebook, google apps have all shut down and pulled off the platform. So, you get a dumb touch screen phone that has a browser, built in Microsoft apps like office and utilities, and that's about it. Windows phones make good dumb phone alternatives. With no app support, you aren't distracted, but you get a good keyboard for texting.
I think that you made the best video about this subject, Ashton. Really, you have explained everything in a so understanding manner. Smartphones are tricky devices of nowdays. They can help in some way, but in the other hand, they do take a lot of time that could be used in better way. I ballance between my Alcatel 3025X (a good old flip phone) and my Samsung Galaxy A7 2018. In some work related issues smartphone could be an it is handy. But again, we do lived before the smartphone era and we still managed to do our job perfectly. You're right, there is to much distraction with smartphones today. When I go out, I see people glued to their screens. That's bad. And I won't mention the tracking issues and all the propaganda that comes with it. Photography is my free time thing, so smartphone is handy there. But just as you have said; we have to go back to old school; carrying the camera, the real one. In a lot of cases, a real camera lense still beats the smartphone camera lense. I know you will understand this. Thank you indeed for this video. I enjoyed every minute of it. Kindest regards from Croatia!
Glad you enjoyed the video! Photography used to be a hobby of mine as well, but I completely neglected it while using my iPhone. Now I'm really enjoying both my digital and film camera. I agree, there's nothing like holding an actual camera in your hand! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment 😊
I have tried and failed so many times at giving up my iPhone for a "dumb phone". I have never lasted more than a few days. I am so engulfed in the Apple Ecosystem that my entire life seems to revolve around my iPhone. I already own a few dumbphones, all I have to do is throw my SIM card it get going.. I am very impressed (and jealous) of those people that broke the addiction to their iPhones. Congrats.. I love watching videos like this
it's really the first 3-4 days that's the toughest! you're constantly saying "but i need my iPhone for this" "but all my music" "but what if I need my GPS" "what if i need an uber" "Venmo!" I get it! i recently went from an iPhone 13 Pro Max to a flip phone. It's week 3 and I have used my iphone once during that time (to scan a check for mobile banking) then it went back into the drawer. It's nice not to stay up late at night reading random articles or scrolling social media.
I just ordered two, one for me and one for my husband, and I can't wait to disconnect a little more. Thank you for your great review, very realistic life examples. Awesome.
Great Video. I am old OLD School and have no patience to spend my days in front of a mini-screen even though there are advantages of keeping up and using all there is to use on Smartphones. The thing I like about dumb phones of this size is just how convenient they are to pop in a pocket and do physical work....something I do most of the daylight hours of the day. I once had a loan of a larger dumb phone and was continually activating 'something or other' feature when I bumped it or bent over or down. I see people with expensive Smart Phones protruding from their back pockets [great for pickpockets] and almost falling out at every step or bend. Additionally the cheap price means that any accidents are not the end of the World...I recently accidentally immersed my previous Nokia in laundry water for at least 5 minutes before realizing but when I removed it, separated parts, popped into a container of rice for a few hours it came back to life.
im 19 and switching to a brick soon. I SPENT 20 HOURS ON MY PHONE LAST WEEK. A year and a half ago i took one week without my phone and it was literally insane the difference i felt. Soooo yeah looking forward to it :D also I agree, I am super paranoid about the tracking and constant advertising. It just creeps me out.
So I had my 20's in the 90's and it was amazing and I knew what was being stolen from us with smartphones. I ditched my smartphone about 6 weeks ago and I've no temptation to going back. I came here through a google search to see if there was a touchscreen dumbphone with no internet....seemingly not. The texting is the biggest drawback, still not tempted to go back. I have to have an old smartphone at the house to link with laptop for whatsapp every two weeks, they don't let go too easily. I am amazed at when I'm in a waiting room, on a train or even just visiting, just how much others are dependent on their phones and it frightens me too much to go back. Take the plunge people, it is worth it.
One thing I loved for a while was an iphone with just the base apps. No account or anything. It was cool. Felt very liberating and nostalgic but also capable still.
I can relate a hundred percent. I do use a "dumb" phone every once in a while especially when I want to do a detox from my smartphone. You're right! There are a lot of things getting used to like the reliability of Google Maps, Mobile Banking, quick access to camera/videos etc. I use a Nokia 2720 Flip. Battery life lasts for a couple of days. More compact.
I’m tempted to keep an iPad for banking, emails and the useful apps as some of them are necessary, but most are not necessary every minute of every day. Podcasts/Spotify is the main thing I’d miss but I’m even looking at a Mighty Vibe MP3 player that can work with Spotify to work around that.
Many thanks Ashton! Your video is the last little push I need to make the switch myself. I too have a laptop that I prefer to do most things on anyway :)
I commend you for using a dumb phone for 30 days. I'm 40 so I remember how it was before smartphones existed but honestly I don't think I could ever go back to using a dumb phone ever again. its just way too convenient to have the smart phone.
I’m a similar age but am now thinking of getting an iPad mini for apps that are useful (banking, emails, Spotify, UA-cam, boarding passes etc) but using a burner phone for daily driving. Not sure it will work but the good thing is it’s cheap enough to try and if it doesn’t work I can get myself an iPhone 14 for Christmas 😄
I never did the switch from dumb to smart (!) as I initially couldn't figure out what the phone could do better than my PC, with the exception of GPS/maps (and I already had a Garmin outdoor GPS). Subsequently having to hear "why don't you get a smartphone to better see your calendar and mail" almost every day, I realized I had done the right thing. Today I have developed a persona as the stubborn one that you can't reach/book easily. I doubt I will ever do the dumb-to-smart switch, that would be a dumb thing to do in my case.
I am so thankful for people like you. I'm thinking about doing this, realizing that I'm watching my phone more than my kids. I'm mostly struggling with the camera dilemma though. I life far from my family and document a lot of my kids' lives for them. It's the only part of my phone that brings me joy and my camera quality is excellent. How do you balance having a dumb phone but wanting to record special moments? I can buy a nice Canon but the bulk is ridiculous on top of a diaper bag, purse, babies, etc. It's too much to carry Around. I'm at a loss for ideas.
Thank you for the insightful video, Ashton. It popped up on my YT recommended list after several searches for a dumb phone to replace my aging Moto G5+ (Android 8). I've had it for 3 years and every tweak I've made to it has been to lobotomize it - such that it only does phone calls, texts, and emails. The number of times some intrusive Android or App update has installed and turned on in opposition to my wish for privacy, are too many to count. I'm always turning off invasive permissions. Realistically - the one application I have and use regularly on a smart phone, is for navigating security cameras when I'm away from home. And the only reason I need that is because the android app was far easier to set up, than setting up port forwarding on my home router and in individual camera settings so I could monitor the cameras with a PC and web browser. Oh, and I play solitaire when my wife is in JoAnne Fabrics. ;^) Thanks for the words of wisdom "if you didn't buy the product, you are the product" - so smart and succinct. Blessings to you!
Great video, nicely put points. I specially agree with what you mentioned about "being present in the PRESENT". I, too, like dumb phones because they're so simple to work with. Easy peasy, no distractions with it. Unfortunately, I can't completely cut my smartphone out of my life (because I depend on its basic workplace functionalities, like email, powerpoint, word, calculator + its scientific option, and its camera). Aside from that, I need to use WhatsApp, Facebook, UA-cam (only for attending to important work notifications and needs). I only allow a little bit of my time to it, not like glued to it 24/7/365 for any app, even for work notifications. I do play some simple, fun games and read my scriptures on it. My favorite medium of computing or browsing the internet is definitely the PC. Nothing beats it, at all!
Thank you so much for your review I ordered this phone for my dad he’s loves theses old phones for some reason I love my iPhone personally he prefers them old phones. He operates them better. I tried to get him to use a new phone he was completely confused, so I’m just waiting for a little kid to come in the mail and we will go from there. Thanks again so Much many blessings to you.
Very cool. I had to have a smartphone for work, but wasn’t addicted to it. Quite the opposite. I’m semi-retired now and love the fact that I don’t have to monitor it. My sister and friends become very frustrated with me because I’ll wait hours to answer their texts. They know how I’ve always disliked texting, but they continue to text me. It seems they can’t or won’t wait for me to reply. If it was an emergency, just frighten call me. I still have a land line at home which I prefer. In my sixties and have been on the cutting edge of technology in the music business, but refused to be attached by the hip to a smartphone. Back in the eighties I had a pager, then I would call back on a dumb phone. I have been single for quite a while now. I’ve been on dates and they are always checking their phones. Total drag, but I realize how so many people are addicted to be “connected “ every minute. Sucks to be analog!
At a security aspect you can use the basic Nokia phone 4G and also carry your smartphone when it is really necessary and connect the internet from Nokia to iPhone with wifi-hotspot option.
so glad to hear young people going down this path! im 40 and ive never had a smart pohone. i remember when the phones kept getting bigger and fancier (believe it or not, we used to pick on people with big phones and ask them about their "cash register" lolol.. now I get picked on for my tiny phone- go figure hah).. I also remember when fb first came out and i thought all these things (specificly with the security and stalking features) that you mention here. I saw it coming years ago and opted out of it. *EDIT** its also funny to hear you review a phone that was similar to my first phones.. it seems like just the other day i was fumbling with the T9 like it was nothing lol
This is so eye opening and real, I am doing the same thing, I’m 20 years old and therefore appreciate you talking about your experience and the truth :) Lots of love Funda
I definitely get this, and I want to do it too eventually. It's just that life nowadays almost 'requires' you to have a smartphone; especially ragerding school and work. I know I have FOMO, even though I really don't want it. So hopefully some day I will be able to tone down on my social media usage and stuff like that :) Nice video!
That's true that today work and school requires us to have a smartphone because of whatever services and functions they provide. But I have long ago made this my rule that a smartphone will never have me occupied like it was some sort of a super glue for my eyes and attention. I still can't stop the tracking issue because I really need the smartphone, but I can spend my life like the old days ;)
For me it’s the reason why I was looking for this type of phone! I have huge addition to my iPhone and I really need a get away with it. It feels like my smart phone makes me so dumb
From Denmark. My father's first cellphone was an Ericsson Hotline, using a 1G analogue network, NMT 900 (Nordic Mobile Telephone). No SMS, just talk. Coverage mainly in major towns and cities and alongside highways in Denmark. No calculator, no clock, no games. Just talk. Cost around 6000 USD around 1988-89 in Denmark. Imagine that! Even a dumbphone would be a dream back then.
Great great great video I have finally after yrs of talking about it finally done the same thing I even purchased the exact same dumb phone everything you mention is absolutely true props to you for going ahead with your idea and making your life better it's been about a month and a half for me so far and feel amazing since dropping the smart phone I swear my eye sight has even improved not squinting so much anymore just another positive to add to your list. Love that others are doing similar or same things it's awesome 💯%
One thing with those old school phones with keys is you will eventually damage them with your finger nails. The the top layer will start peeling off but it depends on how careful you are.
I'm thinking about doing this in a modified way, getting a cheap prepaid plan for a phone like this and then a cheap data plan through for my iphone for when I'm going out of town or know I'll want to take pictures. I could leave the iphone turned off otherwise (unless I'm doing a specific task, like 15 minutes of duolingo or something) and the feeling that gives me is just so liberating.
can I recommend something. instead of going completely dark ages. if you get the Nokia 6300 (amazon) it has hotspot, wifi, maps, google assistant. what I do is use that as my main and keep my iPhone in the car or backpack and when I need access I connect the hotspot and utilize smartphone stuff i.e. FaceTime. Important emails or road directions aka gps :p Not trine tell u how to live you life I just think that may help you and some others watching this. its been my perfect match old dumb phones were just that now with the conductibility it makes it an actual practical option for 2021 now almost 2022
Im on a 2014 SE and I have as much as possible switched off. I use it minimally for incoming calls, SMS, Signal and Email. I mostly do not even look at it. The one time a smart device is useful is on holiday, for maps / photos. That only happens twice a year. For rest of time yes, I could easily live with a feature phone.
Thanks for your video. I am considering going to a landline and laptop only so this is helpful. Some folks tell me that their carriers are phasing out dumb phones.
I have been using my Nokia 6310i for 20 years--it has been on 24/7/365 for 20 years, and still on the same set of original batteries. Now I have to switch out due to 3G discontinuation. Looking at this Nokia 225 4G; wish they had the updated Nokia 6310 2021 with 4G in the USA--I would get that in a minute.
Since I manage several companies I totally share this feeling I use my smartphone to work but as soon as possible I drop it for my Nokia "Banana phone" with KaiOs on it and I feel better less oppressed, without all the useless notifications. I can even use the Google assistant to write a message with my voice or request a call. There are just a handful of "VIPs" who can call me and send me a message in case of emergency but that's all. There is just one thing that surprises me, we are about the same age (I'm 30) and you don't remember at all the time without smartphones?
that’s great that you can get some time off away from all the notifications! Of course I remember life before a smartphone, but over the past 9 years I have became so dependent on it for everything. I didn’t realize how bad my addiction really was until I switched to the Nokia
I have a tech channel and as much as I like technology, I like to do things in a simple minimalist way. You have no idea how much I needed this video. I ended up buying this specific phone and so far, I really like the freedom it procures. I'll probably do a review after one month. Thank you for making this video and sorry for my English; not my native language lol.
Fascinating. Hadn't thought much about how you youngins weren't raised in a less invasive, more private world (as the majority of the world still actually exists). My first mobile phone was actually attached to my car. Also makes me think of how I, still today, notice that grammar school kids don't get home after school and run out and play on the block until sunset like we used to all the time. - The Original Facetime. It's nice to see your perspective - Cool video.
One thing I thought about when it came to switch into a dumb phone was how I was going to navigate and I realized that with Google maps you can download the mat and so you can use your smartphone as a GPS and radio play you're still in offline mode even though it doesn't have data
This is the biggest “tell” about how bad smart phones have screwed up our society...I eat lunch around other coworkers and there is little to no conversation! Then when break is over people (myself included) talk about what we should have at lunch time! Occasionally I forget my phone as I run out the door in the morning or just decide to leave it in my locker at lunch. Then I relax for a while or try to start conversations. So depressing! Only a few respond. Also, the oldest guy is the least responsive🙃 I have this phone arriving tomorrow. Ironic that it was purchased online on my iPhone. The plan is to revert most tech back to presmartphone days for a month. Detox as they say. If I find the pros out way the cons I will stick with it. What I would like to see is a feature phone that is easy to text on, has a good camera that can also text the pics well. Basically texting close to a smart phone. Also wouldn’t mind gps, but not a big deal. I suggest doing what I plan to do. Research good gps’s you mount in the car if it’s not built in. We used to do it before smart phones! I think we just want to enjoy life for life again.
I have a Nokia Lumia 630 and 850 they both work great . The ONLY downside is they both use Windows operating system ,not Android. I wanted NOKIA N Series cellphone 📱but we never had them sold in Canada.
Same age as you and just bought this in the blue color off Amazon. I remember having an old Nokia 6555 and then a BlackJack 2 from AT&T back in my high school days during the Myspace craze and they did great! Then it was cheap android phones all the way up until a few years ago, switching to an iPhone SE 2020 model. I still have it, but the constant connectivity is both making me complacent and its such a bother. Sometimes tech can be a bad thing. Like how if you can't go out to town without looking at a phone constantly, you may have a small problem lol. Oh, and battery life. The phone is now on 76% health and it goes dead within maybe a few hours of use at best. Tsk tsk tsk.
use social media at home. when at work bring your dumbphone. the android stays at home. bring your android out on ocassions when you really want the camera.thats what i do
Spot on, I'm 32 and didn't get a smartphone until I was 22, but I would like to go back to the time before. Not only is the surveillance capitalism problem a glaring issue, but also the fact that I've slowly become complacent to it. I'm going to go back this year, at least for a few months.
If blackberry never cancelled their service I would still be using my BB classic I stopped using it last year but before I was using the blackberry passport for years up until 2020
I rotate between using my Google Pixel 4a phone and Alcatel flip phone, depending on my situation. Someday I plan on cutting service to the smartphone, and use it and my previous smartphones as just stay at home wifi devices.
That's great that you can balance both and have the option to use whichever one you need! It is a really great option to just use your smartphone over wifi. I thought I would do the same, but I actually surprised myself. I haven't wanted to use my iPhone even once. I spend so much time working on the computer already, the thought of more screen time is exhausting.
Thank you for sharing. Quick question, what camera are you using to do the video for you tube since most people use their iphones or androids as it is easier to record and, edit and send. Also I have parents overseas and I use whatsapp or viber to call for FREE. What other ways to call international for free?
Great video, New subscriber. I used a dumb flip phone for 6 months in 2021. Bought a Nokia today to go back again from an iPhone se. Waiting to activate until my desktop computer comes in. I want to make sure I have a reliable way to check email. Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you so much for this video. I relate to this so much and have wanted to make the switch for a long time now. I hear worried that I will miss opportunities with my business. Actually, I now think I'll have more time and can make more opportunities 😂 do you use tethering when you're away from wi-fi? How reliable is it compared to the iPhone?
I was initially worried that my business would be affected by spending less time on instagram. I've found myself spending more time on parts of my business that really matter - products, website, customer service, newsletter, learning new skills, etc. and my business is doing better than ever! I don't use tethering/hotspot. If I'm away from wifi, I just do without it. The cell service and audio quality of calls is better than my iPhone was. I'm so glad the video resonated with you!
regarding your problems texting, i havent tried that particular phone but have sent thousands of text from original Nokias and the T9 keyboard is much better and quicker than a touch screen when you get to know it. imo
Well, I have and smartphone, but if it starts stressing me I just ignore it... I use to ignore texts and anything that is not an emergency for hours... I think it's just about not being a slave to your smartphone... Because sometimes it's useful...
Is there a specific reason you gave up the Nokia and got the Sunbeam? I went in the. oppossite direction from a sunbeam F1 to Nokia 225 and a mudita pure. I like the candy bar form factor
I own galaxy s21ultra but now switching to Nokia 225 I will keep my galaxy for camera and stuff like that but I want to get rid of social media that is killing my creativity
Back in 2000 I was 39 yrs old when I got my first Nokia 5110 mobile phone complete with aerial. You look to young to have been a twinkle in your fathers eye 😜 back then. I eventually got a first generation iPhone when they first came out & was blown away by the touch screen etc. A few yrs later I got an iPhone 4 & that was my last iPhone. I’ve had a Motorola nexus smart phone ever since my last iPhone, which is about ready for the knackers yard (British saying). I won’t be getting another smart phone as it’s become the one tool for EVERYTHING & has become so intrusive in our lives. It monitors your every click just about, with apps that even know your heart rate & during co v î d apps even monitored you. It knows where you are & where you are going & turning the location off doesn’t stop phone companies knowing where you are. Google/UA-cam is the biggest company, even selling your data & tailoring your searches on what Google thinks, not you. Everything is just about digital nowadays & books will eventually be extinct, like the Dodo. If you remember the Jason Bourne movies he threw the burner phone away after he used it & for good reason. If you can find your iPhone with find my iPhone then so can anyone else.
I felt the same calmness when i started putting my iphone on airplane mode all day and couldn’t use any app anyway except taking notes or taking photos. I want to get my son a “dumb” phone for emergencies i dont want him scrolling thru social media like all the other kids.
hi, friends! after using the Nokia 225 for the past 6 months, I'm sharing what I've learned and whether I'm still using the phone in my newest video: ua-cam.com/video/0faMfCJqP0g/v-deo.html ☺︎
Ashton Womack Great video. I too switched from an IPhone to a Nokia. I have the Nokia 7.2 which is a great phone. Great price, even came with a headphone jack, head phones and a clear phone case. IPhones are very expensive and give you nothing for your money. The budget phones give you a lot more out of the box for a much cheaper price.
i have a nokia smartphone 2.3 sand - but now its just restarting at random times
intially i asked my parents for a button phone
so now i am thinking of buying Nokia 225 Sand
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What service providers will support dumb phones?
She didn't using smartphone but using expensive apple pc 😅 which most people consider luxury pc.
The woman said that she is working from home,
so I've found your comment out of place...
Think about it!
Compliments @ashtonwomack
I'm a programmer and a tech savvy and one think of my job is always being connected to social media and job apps. It got to the point that I was coding from my Iphone 14 pro at 2am and checking all of my social media at the same time. I decided to pull the plug one day when my wife and I where sitting down in the living room and we where both in our smart-phones meanwhile our 3 year old daughter was playing alone enjoying every single moment and us loosing out on her happiness, I felt disgusted knowing that I was missing out from my daughter's most valuable moments and I said enough is enough! Every since I have been using a dumb phone Nokia 6300 and have only been working from my laptop going to 4 months and I feel great with no worries, no stress, no headaches and the most important I get to spent more quality time with my family.
Beautiful. Congratulations on your decision.
Me too .. iam a computer technician and was always on my phone until i sat down one day and my son was playing and i was on my phone scrolling .. 💩🤦♂️.. i want my creativity back and have more time with my kid .. after i changed my iphone to a somewhat dumbphone i immediately had a creativity flash as i was on my phone less .. and i played with my son almost the whole day and it was so great .. now i plan to transition to a dumbphone for the weekends .. sadly i need my smartphone for work -.-
Programming on a smartphone sounds like a nightmare.
I was born in the 80s and raised in the 90s and let me tell you the 90s was the best time to be a kid. We had no phones. If we went somewhere we called from a wall phone or pay phone. Less stress less anxiety and had more fun. I just purchased this phone. And T9 is my favorite way of text. Don’t even have to look at the phone
I agree, i was born in 1980, 80s and 90s were the best era,i had a fun childhood without technology, basic phone is better than smartphone.
@@teetcl9319 the 90s was a hell of a decade. I remember very well watching the fall guy tv series and eek the cat on my dad's old sanyo TV. Damn, if only I could go back in time
boring era, and u had to work hard for money, kids these days earn money online
Yes I totally agree! I was born in late 70s and my dad escaped from communist Romania in 1985 and the rest of the family was able to come to the US in 1987, and I look back to the 90s and I think there were no problems and life was so good, we definately didn't and yes we used to call our parents via a line phone lol. We enjoyed life in the 90s especially since we had no freedoms in Romania and we were persecuted because we are Christians. So when we came here we were free, we were happy and life was good. What's going on in the world these days makes me so sad because it reminds me of my childhood back in Romania.
yasss! 90s babies love our T9.
Smartphone -> making me dumper
Dumpphone -> making me smarter
Smortest person on earth
Well said
Haha
Lol
True fact dude
Love this concept. I tried ditching my smartphone for a few months. It was really freeing, like you mention. I went back to my smartphone, but I use it differently now. I hardly have any apps, I turn it off on the weekends, and I am more present with my surroundings. Thank you for sharing your perspective!!
I have done the same- all social media apps are gone and only WhatsApp/UA-cam remain of the non essentials but even they’re on thin ice! I like the idea of getting an iPad for indoor use and apps but a daily driver that’s a dumb phone… my family are sick of me talking about it as I’ve been doing this on and off for a few years, so now they just roll their eyes 😄
@@manuel_winde That’s what I was also considering. I still need to figure out a lot of kinks. But it’s definitely something to really consider. I’d love to also get an iPod Classic (refurb of course). Music is a really big thing for me. :)
"if you didnt buy the product you are the product". that's a fact that we need to spend more time understanding.
@Barefoot free samples at Costco means I’m selling my soul lol
@@woodypigeon can you recommend any good free open source software?
@@jonherrera what do you want to do? Most of the software in the world is free and open-source. Even proprietary Software like apple products are mostly open source with a thin layer of proprietary stuff on top.
Great video :) Glad the Nokia 225 has helped you in so many different ways :)
your review of the nokia 225 is one of the videos I watched when researching phones, so thanks for helping me make the switch!!
@@ashtonwomack I bought a Motorola razr v3x back in 2006, the Era where smartphones were nowhere to be found. The razr at this time was an amazing device which had the essential functions like a built in music player, a micro sd card slot and a headphone jack. Even in a feature phone today, I still look for these 3 criterias
Even if I own a couple of android smartphones, I still use the basic of a feature phones which is the built-in music player. I don't install social media and 3d games on my smartphones because they're too intrusive and they feed too much on the battery.
Therefore no addiction is taking place and I can enjoy a hassle free experience
I've been wanting to downgrade to a brick for sooo long now, and the past year I've really made an effort to use my iPhone as little as possible, and I've gotta say I agree with you 100% about how much I noticed how sucked in everyone is to their devices, which is so sad in so many ways because most of the time its not their fault at all :( will definitely be buying a 6300 now after watching your video
I’m so excited to get a dumb phone. I miss my life and mental well being pre-iPhone. Thank you for sharing! Also, I think it’s nice to gain back abilities like navigating and approaching strangers for help. People are almost always kind and willing to help others. 😊
Yes, I agree! I've made so many connections with people in situations where I used to just stare at my phone. I feel more confident now, which was an unexpected benefit. Wishing you the best with your dumb phone journey 😊
I was at high school when dumbphones were just coming out, was 18 when the first iphone came out and looking at some youngsters today, I am so glad I was not young when this influx of technology was introduced. first smartphone was samsung S3 when i was 23. 11 years later I am done with smartphones. It is time to be present. Just to put things in perspective, I am not on any social media and don't spend much time on the phone compared to most people. But, it still feel that so much time can be wasted, I don't want the option anymore.
Also, in terms of directions, the old fashioned technique of asking someone is a go. society is becoming so isolated and the act of interacting with others/strangers is almost revolting to people that are too comfy in their bubble. just bought nokia 800 tough, but thinking of switching it out to the 225 to go whole hog, dumbphone.
Great to see youngsters like yourself realising there is more to life. Much love from the UK.
This has been very helpful thank you so much for making this video. I feel more sure in my decision to switch to a “dumb phone”. Between the war, Instagram, and a ton of other apps my phone has added to my anxiety and now I know that it doesn’t have to.
glad it was helpful!
great video. I'm on week 3 of using a flip phone (coming from an iPhone 13 Pro Max) and it's been great. The first few days were tough; trying to break that habit of having my phone and carrying it everywhere. I used my phone for photos a lot, so I went through the same thing, of missing the convenience of snapping a photo. But honestly, you really are more present. You actually interact with the people you're spending time with instead of being the camera crew that's documenting life as it's happening. I've kept my phone locked away and have only used it once to take a photo of a check to deposit. Other than that, it'll stay in there for a while. I don't see me going back. There is something peaceful about having connectivity via texts and phone calls, but not being available to everyone for every second of the day. I can see how it contributes to a lot of social anxiety for people.
I love how you explained this! ☺️ I agree, social situations are so different now that I'm not interpreting them through my phone. I'm just living them.
I agree with you! I'm planning on switching to a flip, as soon as I get the money for one, and I'm super excited. For reference, I'm currently 13. To solve the photo problem, because I love to document outings with my friends, I've gotten an old 35mm film camera from the 90s. I can carry it around and snap pictures, without the added anxiety of the cell and what not of a cell
@@Jonathan-pm8lg That sounds like a great plan. And honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if you had a friend or family member that had an old digital camera collecting dust in a drawer somewhere that they'd happily give you. Maybe something to consider! I thought it would be tougher to ditch my iPhone 13 Pro Max cuz its so fancy, but it was easy after that first few days. haha.
How you deal with money transfer when you’re on tour or shopping outside carrying no cash ?
Hit “like” in about two minutes. You opened with humility and self-awareness, and you have a clear speaking style and an unpretentious video presentation. Kudos!
You've just described my life circa 2007. And I thought I was high tech then with a digital camera WITH video. I didn't even know my phone could get texts at the time. I just thought it was making random blippy sounds, until a friend showed me. I still just use my phone mostly for talking. Texting has gotten easier, tho.
I kind of feel like I am back in 2007 😂
I can 100% appreciate this. I miss my phone where it was just call and back then it cost too much to text 😹 so it was minimal. I felt like I had more time in my day. Obviously I can put my phone down but the temptation is just terrible to always check my phone. I erased a lot of apps after that documentary. It did freak me out. I wouldn’t call it a “dumb phone” I will call it a phone that brings you back to what use to be “normal”. It should be called “The back to reality phone ❤️”
Oh my gosh, I remember that. I think I could only send 10 texts a month 😂 So true!! It feels like a breath of fresh air to check my phone now and realize there's nothing to do on it.
What documentary?
@@Simonebethename "The Social Dilemma" (Netflix 2020)
Digital Minimalism is a really great book on this topic. I’ve been thinking a lot about I want to use / don’t want use social media wise. Thank you for sharing!
I agree, I love that book! It's helped me look at technology with a completely new mindset.
I've been feeling this way for some time too. I work in a high school and just see how damaging social media and these modern electronics are. I literally said "I've had enough of this crap" to my iPhone 13 pro. I really only bought it for the quality of the screen refresh rate, the camera, and the recording possibilities because it has outstanding audio quality--I'm a pianist and record a lot of music. I just bought the Nokia 6300 4g and it was literally $70 and it is super basic, just like your phone! I love the old style of texting, and just how simple the OS is on it. I feel better not having the constant 'void' as you call it through my iPhone. My partner is constantly on his phone and says that he wants to do this break too.. but he's having trouble with making the switch. I love this new revolution of dumb phones! It seems like we're the only people who actually see the world for what it is
Hiya! Coming from another self-employed person, I am feeling the constant pressure from my iphone and it's getting in the way of my personal life and adding to the anxiety and stress of surviving as a musician in a pandemic. I don't need my phone all the time and I do most things from laptop, just like you! It was good to hear about your transformation and I am ordering my dumb phone today! Thanks so much for the solidifying my thoughts/worries! Feels good to know I'm not the only one! :)
I grew up without smartphones, my first phone was a Nokia 5110 and it was the doggies danglers back then, I did okay then and I’ve just switched now to a Nokia 225 4G at least as a work phone so I’m less distracted, but will do the ‘digital detox’. Everything I need on it works including my AirPods and the camera isn’t bad 🙂
I must agree with what you're saying - people are often no longer present in the moment. There is nothing more depressing than seeing a group of people out, say in a cafe, and they're all glued to their iPhones or whatever. I'm old enough to remember the pre-mobile phone era, and it shows how distracted we've become, constantly checking apps. I have considered doing this myself. (And I laughed when I got an ad for TikTok in the middle of this...!)
Thank You for this. I deleted my facebook and it feels awesome. I am thinking about switching my smartphone to a dumb phone for the same reasons as yours! I think more people should do the switch 🙂
How do you delete Facebook I’m having a hard time
@@symonegreen7493 Scroll down and tap Settings.Scroll down to the Your Facebook Information section and tap Account Ownership and Control.Tap Deactivation and Deletion, and select Delete Account.Tap Continue to Account Deletion and select Delete Account.
I went off Facebook and just deactivated without fully deleting it so all my old stuff is still there- it’s the best thing I’ve done and I genuinky haven’t missed it once.
The only over the top thing I did to stop being tempted back (I didn’t know if I would be) was to unfriend everyone I knew on there, all 2800 of them so that I have no reason to go back now! My old photos are still there if I ever needed to login but there’s no point otherwise. You can download and save all your photos before fully deleting your account though.
Hey Ashton, great video - the Nokia isn't so much a 'dumb' phone but rather a 'clever' phone (as opposed to smart-(ass) iphones) in that it respects your time and is fundamentally unobtrusive.
I have so much respect for people who do this 👏👏👏
Don't do it in NYC that is a drug dealers phones. Cops use to stop you and look in that phone here in Harlem around 2017 ish... They steal black history and what happened to us all the time. You know how many dudes got their phones searched for using a " dumb phone"? In NYC?
It's not funny. At any moment they wash away our history or the bullcrap they put us through. I wish I recorded it. You walk around in NYC I'm the hood with that type of phone and they would search you and look through the phone.
Now come here to Harlem or the Bronx and ask the police why they did that! See what we talking about black lives matter!
One suggestion for those who want a QWERTY keyboard or touch but want a dumb phone: get a windows phone.
Windows phones are no longer supported. Nearly all major apps like Snapchat, Facebook, google apps have all shut down and pulled off the platform. So, you get a dumb touch screen phone that has a browser, built in Microsoft apps like office and utilities, and that's about it. Windows phones make good dumb phone alternatives. With no app support, you aren't distracted, but you get a good keyboard for texting.
I think that you made the best video about this subject, Ashton. Really, you have explained everything in a so understanding manner. Smartphones are tricky devices of nowdays. They can help in some way, but in the other hand, they do take a lot of time that could be used in better way. I ballance between my Alcatel 3025X (a good old flip phone) and my Samsung Galaxy A7 2018. In some work related issues smartphone could be an it is handy. But again, we do lived before the smartphone era and we still managed to do our job perfectly. You're right, there is to much distraction with smartphones today. When I go out, I see people glued to their screens. That's bad. And I won't mention the tracking issues and all the propaganda that comes with it. Photography is my free time thing, so smartphone is handy there. But just as you have said; we have to go back to old school; carrying the camera, the real one. In a lot of cases, a real camera lense still beats the smartphone camera lense. I know you will understand this. Thank you indeed for this video. I enjoyed every minute of it. Kindest regards from Croatia!
Glad you enjoyed the video! Photography used to be a hobby of mine as well, but I completely neglected it while using my iPhone. Now I'm really enjoying both my digital and film camera. I agree, there's nothing like holding an actual camera in your hand! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment 😊
I have tried and failed so many times at giving up my iPhone for a "dumb phone". I have never lasted more than a few days. I am so engulfed in the Apple Ecosystem that my entire life seems to revolve around my iPhone. I already own a few dumbphones, all I have to do is throw my SIM card it get going.. I am very impressed (and jealous) of those people that broke the addiction to their iPhones. Congrats.. I love watching videos like this
it's really the first 3-4 days that's the toughest! you're constantly saying "but i need my iPhone for this" "but all my music" "but what if I need my GPS" "what if i need an uber" "Venmo!" I get it! i recently went from an iPhone 13 Pro Max to a flip phone. It's week 3 and I have used my iphone once during that time (to scan a check for mobile banking) then it went back into the drawer. It's nice not to stay up late at night reading random articles or scrolling social media.
You need to cultivate the feeling of shame you ought to feel for lacking the discipline necessary to stick to your convictions.
I just ordered two, one for me and one for my husband, and I can't wait to disconnect a little more. Thank you for your great review, very realistic life examples. Awesome.
Tell me cash app to send you moneyytt
Great Video.
I am old OLD School and have no patience to spend my days in front of a mini-screen even though there are advantages of keeping up and using all there is to use on Smartphones.
The thing I like about dumb phones of this size is just how convenient they are to pop in a pocket and do physical work....something I do most of the daylight hours of the day.
I once had a loan of a larger dumb phone and was continually activating 'something or other' feature when I bumped it or bent over or down.
I see people with expensive Smart Phones protruding from their back pockets [great for pickpockets] and almost falling out at every step or bend.
Additionally the cheap price means that any accidents are not the end of the World...I recently accidentally immersed my previous Nokia in laundry water for at least 5 minutes before realizing but when I removed it, separated parts, popped into a container of rice for a few hours it came back to life.
Good for you. Trying to find my way back to simplicity and minimalism too.
im 19 and switching to a brick soon. I SPENT 20 HOURS ON MY PHONE LAST WEEK. A year and a half ago i took one week without my phone and it was literally insane the difference i felt. Soooo yeah looking forward to it :D also I agree, I am super paranoid about the tracking and constant advertising. It just creeps me out.
it was a huge eye opener for me when iPhone added the screen time feature 😳 enjoy your new phone!
@@ashtonwomack thanks XD
So I had my 20's in the 90's and it was amazing and I knew what was being stolen from us with smartphones. I ditched my smartphone about 6 weeks ago and I've no temptation to going back. I came here through a google search to see if there was a touchscreen dumbphone with no internet....seemingly not. The texting is the biggest drawback, still not tempted to go back. I have to have an old smartphone at the house to link with laptop for whatsapp every two weeks, they don't let go too easily. I am amazed at when I'm in a waiting room, on a train or even just visiting, just how much others are dependent on their phones and it frightens me too much to go back. Take the plunge people, it is worth it.
One thing I loved for a while was an iphone with just the base apps. No account or anything. It was cool. Felt very liberating and nostalgic but also capable still.
I can relate a hundred percent. I do use a "dumb" phone every once in a while especially when I want to do a detox from my smartphone. You're right! There are a lot of things getting used to like the reliability of Google Maps, Mobile Banking, quick access to camera/videos etc.
I use a Nokia 2720 Flip. Battery life lasts for a couple of days. More compact.
I’m tempted to keep an iPad for banking, emails and the useful apps as some of them are necessary, but most are not necessary every minute of every day.
Podcasts/Spotify is the main thing I’d miss but I’m even looking at a Mighty Vibe MP3 player that can work with Spotify to work around that.
Many thanks Ashton! Your video is the last little push I need to make the switch myself. I too have a laptop that I prefer to do most things on anyway :)
I commend you for using a dumb phone for 30 days. I'm 40 so I remember how it was before smartphones existed but honestly I don't think I could ever go back to using a dumb phone ever again. its just way too convenient to have the smart phone.
I’m a similar age but am now thinking of getting an iPad mini for apps that are useful (banking, emails, Spotify, UA-cam, boarding passes etc) but using a burner phone for daily driving.
Not sure it will work but the good thing is it’s cheap enough to try and if it doesn’t work I can get myself an iPhone 14 for Christmas 😄
I never did the switch from dumb to smart (!) as I initially couldn't figure out what the phone could do better than my PC, with the exception of GPS/maps (and I already had a Garmin outdoor GPS). Subsequently having to hear "why don't you get a smartphone to better see your calendar and mail" almost every day, I realized I had done the right thing. Today I have developed a persona as the stubborn one that you can't reach/book easily. I doubt I will ever do the dumb-to-smart switch, that would be a dumb thing to do in my case.
I am so thankful for people like you. I'm thinking about doing this, realizing that I'm watching my phone more than my kids. I'm mostly struggling with the camera dilemma though. I life far from my family and document a lot of my kids' lives for them. It's the only part of my phone that brings me joy and my camera quality is excellent. How do you balance having a dumb phone but wanting to record special moments? I can buy a nice Canon but the bulk is ridiculous on top of a diaper bag, purse, babies, etc. It's too much to carry Around. I'm at a loss for ideas.
Really well done 🙂 I've moved to the Punkt MP02 and I'm loving it 👍
thanks! that's awesome, I really like the design of punkt.
I am 29 as well. In your shoes and condition. Planning to switch to Nokia feature phone. I am also worried of security these days. Cheers from India!
Thank you for the insightful video, Ashton. It popped up on my YT recommended list after several searches for a dumb phone to replace my aging Moto G5+ (Android 8). I've had it for 3 years and every tweak I've made to it has been to lobotomize it - such that it only does phone calls, texts, and emails. The number of times some intrusive Android or App update has installed and turned on in opposition to my wish for privacy, are too many to count. I'm always turning off invasive permissions. Realistically - the one application I have and use regularly on a smart phone, is for navigating security cameras when I'm away from home. And the only reason I need that is because the android app was far easier to set up, than setting up port forwarding on my home router and in individual camera settings so I could monitor the cameras with a PC and web browser. Oh, and I play solitaire when my wife is in JoAnne Fabrics. ;^) Thanks for the words of wisdom "if you didn't buy the product, you are the product" - so smart and succinct. Blessings to you!
Thanks for the motivation Ashton! Keep posting about your experience!
thank you! will do!
Great video, nicely put points. I specially agree with what you mentioned about "being present in the PRESENT". I, too, like dumb phones because they're so simple to work with. Easy peasy, no distractions with it.
Unfortunately, I can't completely cut my smartphone out of my life (because I depend on its basic workplace functionalities, like email, powerpoint, word, calculator + its scientific option, and its camera). Aside from that, I need to use WhatsApp, Facebook, UA-cam (only for attending to important work notifications and needs). I only allow a little bit of my time to it, not like glued to it 24/7/365 for any app, even for work notifications.
I do play some simple, fun games and read my scriptures on it. My favorite medium of computing or browsing the internet is definitely the PC. Nothing beats it, at all!
Thank you so much for your review I ordered this phone for my dad he’s loves theses old phones for some reason I love my iPhone personally he prefers them old phones. He operates them better. I tried to get him to use a new phone he was completely confused, so I’m just waiting for a little kid to come in the mail and we will go from there. Thanks again so Much many blessings to you.
It will be my next mobile phone. I lost part of my life inside my smartphone!!!!!! Thank you for this video Ashton.
Very cool. I had to have a smartphone for work, but wasn’t addicted to it. Quite the opposite. I’m semi-retired now and love the fact that I don’t have to monitor it. My sister and friends become very frustrated with me because I’ll wait hours to answer their texts. They know how I’ve always disliked texting, but they continue to text me. It seems they can’t or won’t wait for me to reply. If it was an emergency, just frighten call me. I still have a land line at home which I prefer. In my sixties and have been on the cutting edge of technology in the music business, but refused to be attached by the hip to a smartphone. Back in the eighties I had a pager, then I would call back on a dumb phone. I have been single for quite a while now. I’ve been on dates and they are always checking their phones. Total drag, but I realize how so many people are addicted to be “connected “ every minute. Sucks to be analog!
At a security aspect you can use the basic Nokia phone 4G and also carry your smartphone when it is really necessary and connect the internet from Nokia to iPhone with wifi-hotspot option.
Exactly why police in Nye York city would search people in the hood who had these types of phones 4 or 5 years ago.
Perfect and felt the same way now that I am using my Nokia 5310. I felt like a new person of the 70s.
so glad to hear young people going down this path! im 40 and ive never had a smart pohone. i remember when the phones kept getting bigger and fancier (believe it or not, we used to pick on people with big phones and ask them about their "cash register" lolol.. now I get picked on for my tiny phone- go figure hah).. I also remember when fb first came out and i thought all these things (specificly with the security and stalking features) that you mention here. I saw it coming years ago and opted out of it.
*EDIT** its also funny to hear you review a phone that was similar to my first phones.. it seems like just the other day i was fumbling with the T9 like it was nothing lol
This is so eye opening and real, I am doing the same thing, I’m 20 years old and therefore appreciate you talking about your experience and the truth :)
Lots of love
Funda
I definitely get this, and I want to do it too eventually. It's just that life nowadays almost 'requires' you to have a smartphone; especially ragerding school and work.
I know I have FOMO, even though I really don't want it. So hopefully some day I will be able to tone down on my social media usage and stuff like that :) Nice video!
That's true that today work and school requires us to have a smartphone because of whatever services and functions they provide. But I have long ago made this my rule that a smartphone will never have me occupied like it was some sort of a super glue for my eyes and attention. I still can't stop the tracking issue because I really need the smartphone, but I can spend my life like the old days ;)
For me it’s the reason why I was looking for this type of phone! I have huge addition to my iPhone and I really need a get away with it. It feels like my smart phone makes me so dumb
From Denmark. My father's first cellphone was an Ericsson Hotline, using a 1G analogue network, NMT 900 (Nordic Mobile Telephone). No SMS, just talk. Coverage mainly in major towns and cities and alongside highways in Denmark. No calculator, no clock, no games. Just talk. Cost around 6000 USD around 1988-89 in Denmark. Imagine that! Even a dumbphone would be a dream back then.
Welcome to life 👍
Great great great video I have finally after yrs of talking about it finally done the same thing I even purchased the exact same dumb phone everything you mention is absolutely true props to you for going ahead with your idea and making your life better it's been about a month and a half for me so far and feel amazing since dropping the smart phone I swear my eye sight has even improved not squinting so much anymore just another positive to add to your list. Love that others are doing similar or same things it's awesome 💯%
I agree with this 100% and am planning to go back to a flip phone in 2 months
Good for you. I pray that others will give this a try.
One thing with those old school phones with keys is you will eventually damage them with your finger nails. The the top layer will start peeling off but it depends on how careful you are.
Thanks, switched to Nokia 225 as well today.
I'm thinking about doing this in a modified way, getting a cheap prepaid plan for a phone like this and then a cheap data plan through for my iphone for when I'm going out of town or know I'll want to take pictures. I could leave the iphone turned off otherwise (unless I'm doing a specific task, like 15 minutes of duolingo or something) and the feeling that gives me is just so liberating.
can I recommend something. instead of going completely dark ages. if you get the Nokia 6300 (amazon) it has hotspot, wifi, maps, google assistant. what I do is use that as my main and keep my iPhone in the car or backpack and when I need access I connect the hotspot and utilize smartphone stuff i.e. FaceTime. Important emails or road directions aka gps :p Not trine tell u how to live you life I just think that may help you and some others watching this. its been my perfect match old dumb phones were just that now with the conductibility it makes it an actual practical option for 2021 now almost 2022
So it's just a slightly downgraded smartphone. It's still tracking you wherever you go, listening to your conversations etc.
I thought about doing this, but with an iPad mini instead.
Im on a 2014 SE and I have as much as possible switched off. I use it minimally for incoming calls, SMS, Signal and Email. I mostly do not even look at it. The one time a smart device is useful is on holiday, for maps / photos. That only happens twice a year. For rest of time yes, I could easily live with a feature phone.
I appreciate this video! I am buying one now
Thanks for your video. I am considering going to a landline and laptop only so this is helpful. Some folks tell me that their carriers are phasing out dumb phones.
Love it, thinking of switching and looking for Nokia retro phone now. Thank u :)
I have been using my Nokia 6310i for 20 years--it has been on 24/7/365 for 20 years, and still on the same set of original batteries. Now I have to switch out due to 3G discontinuation. Looking at this Nokia 225 4G; wish they had the updated Nokia 6310 2021 with 4G in the USA--I would get that in a minute.
Since I manage several companies I totally share this feeling I use my smartphone to work but as soon as possible I drop it for my Nokia "Banana phone" with KaiOs on it and I feel better less oppressed, without all the useless notifications.
I can even use the Google assistant to write a message with my voice or request a call.
There are just a handful of "VIPs" who can call me and send me a message in case of emergency but that's all.
There is just one thing that surprises me, we are about the same age (I'm 30) and you don't remember at all the time without smartphones?
that’s great that you can get some time off away from all the notifications! Of course I remember life before a smartphone, but over the past 9 years I have became so dependent on it for everything. I didn’t realize how bad my addiction really was until I switched to the Nokia
I have a tech channel and as much as I like technology, I like to do things in a simple minimalist way. You have no idea how much I needed this video. I ended up buying this specific phone and so far, I really like the freedom it procures. I'll probably do a review after one month. Thank you for making this video and sorry for my English; not my native language lol.
Fascinating. Hadn't thought much about how you youngins weren't raised in a less invasive, more private world (as the majority of the world still actually exists). My first mobile phone was actually attached to my car. Also makes me think of how I, still today, notice that grammar school kids don't get home after school and run out and play on the block until sunset like we used to all the time. - The Original Facetime. It's nice to see your perspective - Cool video.
One thing I thought about when it came to switch into a dumb phone was how I was going to navigate and I realized that with Google maps you can download the mat and so you can use your smartphone as a GPS and radio play you're still in offline mode even though it doesn't have data
this is amazing! thank you for sharing
I was 21 when I got my first phone in 1996, and compared with that phone the Nokia 225 is a smart phone 😂
I'm gonna do this. Tired of smartphone addiction.
This greatly reassures me in my decision to ditch my Samsung smartphone, Ashton! Still waiting for my brand new Nokia 105 4G from Amazon. (^_^)
This is the biggest “tell” about how bad smart phones have screwed up our society...I eat lunch around other coworkers and there is little to no conversation! Then when break is over people (myself included) talk about what we should have at lunch time! Occasionally I forget my phone as I run out the door in the morning or just decide to leave it in my locker at lunch. Then I relax for a while or try to start conversations. So depressing! Only a few respond. Also, the oldest guy is the least responsive🙃
I have this phone arriving tomorrow. Ironic that it was purchased online on my iPhone. The plan is to revert most tech back to presmartphone days for a month. Detox as they say. If I find the pros out way the cons I will stick with it.
What I would like to see is a feature phone that is easy to text on, has a good camera that can also text the pics well. Basically texting close to a smart phone. Also wouldn’t mind gps, but not a big deal.
I suggest doing what I plan to do. Research good gps’s you mount in the car if it’s not built in. We used to do it before smart phones!
I think we just want to enjoy life for life again.
Well done girl ;) I want to do this and this was really helpful. Thanks
I have a Nokia Lumia 630 and 850 they both work great . The ONLY downside is they both use Windows operating system ,not Android. I wanted NOKIA N Series cellphone 📱but we never had them sold in Canada.
Same age as you and just bought this in the blue color off Amazon. I remember having an old Nokia 6555 and then a BlackJack 2 from AT&T back in my high school days during the Myspace craze and they did great! Then it was cheap android phones all the way up until a few years ago, switching to an iPhone SE 2020 model. I still have it, but the constant connectivity is both making me complacent and its such a bother. Sometimes tech can be a bad thing. Like how if you can't go out to town without looking at a phone constantly, you may have a small problem lol. Oh, and battery life. The phone is now on 76% health and it goes dead within maybe a few hours of use at best. Tsk tsk tsk.
I love this! I just ordered a Nokia 6300 4g for the same reasons you are describing.
There is no attachment there to pull me out of the present moment.! ❤️💯
use social media at home. when at work bring your dumbphone. the android stays at home. bring your android out on ocassions when you really want the camera.thats what i do
everyone who still use old cell phone in 2022?
Spot on, I'm 32 and didn't get a smartphone until I was 22, but I would like to go back to the time before. Not only is the surveillance capitalism problem a glaring issue, but also the fact that I've slowly become complacent to it. I'm going to go back this year, at least for a few months.
I tried this practice few times in past years. the experience was same..but sadely after some time I returned back to this evil addiction :(
If blackberry never cancelled their service I would still be using my BB classic I stopped using it last year but before I was using the blackberry passport for years up until 2020
I'm about to do the same thing! Starting tomorrow.
I want to do the same thing. Thank you for sharing!
Can you please tell me if the phone you use is preactivated ???? How much was the phone ?? Thanks
I rotate between using my Google Pixel 4a phone and Alcatel flip phone, depending on my situation. Someday I plan on cutting service to the smartphone, and use it and my previous smartphones as just stay at home wifi devices.
That's great that you can balance both and have the option to use whichever one you need! It is a really great option to just use your smartphone over wifi. I thought I would do the same, but I actually surprised myself. I haven't wanted to use my iPhone even once. I spend so much time working on the computer already, the thought of more screen time is exhausting.
The demand for dum phones is so high its mind blowing the first company who can achieve this will acquire wealth far beyond would they could imagine.
Thank you for sharing. Quick question, what camera are you using to do the video for you tube since most people use their iphones or androids as it is easier to record and, edit and send. Also I have parents overseas and I use whatsapp or viber to call for FREE. What other ways to call international for free?
Great video, New subscriber. I used a dumb flip phone for 6 months in 2021. Bought a Nokia today to go back again from an iPhone se. Waiting to activate until my desktop computer comes in. I want to make sure I have a reliable way to check email. Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you so much for this video. I relate to this so much and have wanted to make the switch for a long time now. I hear worried that I will miss opportunities with my business. Actually, I now think I'll have more time and can make more opportunities 😂 do you use tethering when you're away from wi-fi? How reliable is it compared to the iPhone?
I was initially worried that my business would be affected by spending less time on instagram. I've found myself spending more time on parts of my business that really matter - products, website, customer service, newsletter, learning new skills, etc. and my business is doing better than ever! I don't use tethering/hotspot. If I'm away from wifi, I just do without it. The cell service and audio quality of calls is better than my iPhone was. I'm so glad the video resonated with you!
regarding your problems texting, i havent tried that particular phone but have sent thousands of text from original Nokias and the T9 keyboard is much better and quicker than a touch screen when you get to know it. imo
Well, I have and smartphone, but if it starts stressing me I just ignore it... I use to ignore texts and anything that is not an emergency for hours... I think it's just about not being a slave to your smartphone... Because sometimes it's useful...
Excellent video. Thank you.
Is there a specific reason you gave up the Nokia and got the Sunbeam? I went in the. oppossite direction from a sunbeam F1 to Nokia 225 and a mudita pure. I like the candy bar form factor
I own galaxy s21ultra but now switching to Nokia 225 I will keep my galaxy for camera and stuff like that but I want to get rid of social media that is killing my creativity
Nice! Just got a light phone 2:)
Back in 2000 I was 39 yrs old when I got my first Nokia 5110 mobile phone complete with aerial. You look to young to have been a twinkle in your fathers eye 😜 back then. I eventually got a first generation iPhone when they first came out & was blown away by the touch screen etc. A few yrs later I got an iPhone 4 & that was my last iPhone. I’ve had a Motorola nexus smart phone ever since my last iPhone, which is about ready for the knackers yard (British saying). I won’t be getting another smart phone as it’s become the one tool for EVERYTHING & has become so intrusive in our lives. It monitors your every click just about, with apps that even know your heart rate & during co v î d apps even monitored you. It knows where you are & where you are going & turning the location off doesn’t stop phone companies knowing where you are. Google/UA-cam is the biggest company, even selling your data & tailoring your searches on what Google thinks, not you. Everything is just about digital nowadays & books will eventually be extinct, like the Dodo. If you remember the Jason Bourne movies he threw the burner phone away after he used it & for good reason. If you can find your iPhone with find my iPhone then so can anyone else.
I felt the same calmness when i started putting my iphone on airplane mode all day and couldn’t use any app anyway except taking notes or taking photos. I want to get my son a “dumb” phone for emergencies i dont want him scrolling thru social media like all the other kids.