Turn Your Smartphone Into a Dumb Phone

Dumb phones have become more popular over the last few years, and there’s a reason for that. Many users feel overwhelmed by the constant notifications and distractions a smartphone brings.

While you can’t necessarily make your phone completely dumb, if you have an iPhone, there’s a way to limit your access to almost all the apps installed. 

This is thanks to a feature called Assistive Access, which is actually meant to simplify your iPhone so it’s easier to use for people who have difficulty using smartphones.

Here’s how to set up Assistive Access:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and go to accessibility.
3. Scroll down and tap Assistive Access.
4. Tap on Set Up Assistive Access and then tap on Continue.
5. Follow the instructions on your screen, and then choose and customize the apps you want to be available in Assistive Access.

Will Assistive Access do the same work as using an actual dumbphone? Probably not, but it’s a great way to only focus on specific apps while leaving all the distracting ones behind.