Solutions
There is no one right phone.
Five approaches that work for different lives. Each guide says plainly what you keep, what you give up, and what it takes to set up.
One Number. Two Phones.
Keep a smartphone and a simple phone on the same number where supported. Carry the simple one when you want to be present.
Difficulty · Moderate · 4 things you'll need
Flip Phone + Smart Access
Carry a simple phone. Use a tablet, computer, or a smartphone that stays in a designated place for tasks that need modern apps.
Difficulty · Moderate · 3 things you'll need
Two Separate Phones
A flip phone and a smartphone on separate lines, or connected through call forwarding. Usually cheaper, but less seamless.
Difficulty · Easy · 3 things you'll need
Essential Apps Phone
A simpler device that supports a carefully limited group of necessary applications — navigation, messaging, banking, or email.
Difficulty · Easy · 3 things you'll need
Filtered Smartphone
Keep modern smartphone hardware while significantly restricting browsers, social media, applications, or other distracting functions.
Difficulty · Easy · 2 things you'll need
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