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Re:I was addicted to my smartphone, so I switched to a flip ... by givemeethekeys on Saturday January 06, 2024 @10:54PM (#38898265)
Or, delete the addictive apps, which is what I did. Works like a charm.
Re:I was addicted to my smartphone, so I switched to a flip ... by toastal on Sunday January 07, 2024 @12:01AM (#38898606)
An alternative on Android is to hide the app from the drawer. If you have to dig thru Settings > Apps > ProprietaryTimeWaster, you will find you only use it when you really need to. That’s how I basically stopped using Facebook a few years back.
Re:I was addicted to my smartphone, so I switched to a flip ... by bpye on Saturday January 06, 2024 @11:04PM (#38898313)
The killer for me is the web browser, that’s how I access Reddit on my phone these days and it can be a big time sink…
Re:I was addicted to my smartphone, so I switched to a flip ... by Twinklebreeze on Saturday January 06, 2024 @11:14PM (#38898367)
I hear Reddit is actually working to help people cut down usage. Worked really well for me. I'm down to 0 hours.
Re:I was addicted to my smartphone, so I switched to a flip ... by ambrose2 on Sunday January 07, 2024 @02:50AM (#38899385)
Could you elaborate? What are they doing?
Re:I was addicted to my smartphone, so I switched to a flip ... by mcmoor on Sunday January 07, 2024 @03:44AM (#38899632)
I mostly use it using third party app. I can't do it anymore, so my usage is also down to almost 0 hours.
Re:I was addicted to my smartphone, so I switched to a flip ... by cykros on Sunday January 07, 2024 @06:23AM (#38900316)
Whether it's their goal or not, they're succeeding at it well. The number of people I know that gave up and never looked back after they blocked third party clients is quite a bit above zero.

Even inspired one group I interact with to bring back a BBS as an alternative.

Re:I was addicted to my smartphone, so I switched to a flip ... by treme on Saturday January 06, 2024 @11:49PM (#38898543)
if android, blockada has host block feature (similar to editing/blocking via host file on PC)
Re:I was addicted to my smartphone, so I switched to a flip ... by zer0zzz on Saturday January 06, 2024 @11:02PM (#38898304)
I know a lot of folks that get this by avoiding device upgrades. If you’re living off of an iPhone 7 with an old os and a brand new battery it’s amazing the things you can’t get addicted to while also still being able to have the modern text and calling capabilities.
Re:I was addicted to my smartphone, so I switched to a flip ... by DANmode on Sunday January 07, 2024 @12:33AM (#38898775)
Hopefully these people aren't keyholders at any important organizations.
Re:I was addicted to my smartphone, so I switched to a flip ... by zer0zzz on Sunday January 07, 2024 @07:47AM (#38900787)
These people make the phone that’s probably in your pocket
Re:I was addicted to my smartphone, so I switched to a flip ... by pxmpxm on Saturday January 06, 2024 @11:32PM (#38898453)
Or, you know, self control. Otherwise it's just a matter of time 'till something else takes the place of your phone.

(I'm ready for the downvotes)

Re:I was addicted to my smartphone, so I switched to a flip ... by drekipus on Sunday January 07, 2024 @12:07AM (#38898640)
One assists with the other. Alcoholics do better when there's no alcohol in the house