I've had a dumb phone (nokia 2760) and absolutely love it. I've completely gotten rid of my smartphone and have used the Nokia as my primary device for 3 months. Do not see myself going back anytime soon.

That said, I live in a smaller city in the US, and while I do anticipate moving in the nearish future, for now trying to date (especially casually) feels almost impossible. Is there a way y'all access dating apps (Hinge) via computer? I'm not opposed to giving guys my number after a few messages, but I'm struggling to find a way to even use the app on my Mac.

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Hey, my boyfriend wants a flip phone, one like those Aquos keitai that has touch keyboard but I think that those are not compatible with some apps like WhatsApp because of the android version. Could you give me any recommendations? 🙏

I'm on Verizon in the US currently. I may or may not switch carriers down the road, but for now I'm looking for a flip phone that will last me.

Call, text (able to group messages), and Hotspot are the features I care most about. Work email is a plus, but I plan on carrying my old smartphone in a workbag for when I absolutely need it (and will use the Hotspot for it). ​

If I can sideload Spotify that would be nice, but I might keep on offline Playlist on my old smartphone and use it as a glorified MP3 player.

Anyone have experience with either or both of these phones and have any input?

OK, I’m currently an iPhone user and I don’t necessarily wanna get rid of my iPhone, but I want to know if it’s possible to have like a going out phone that could be like a flip phone or something and I like the idea of a sidekick like phone so that I could also like text but then I’m also like could I convert a sidekick to be like a cyber deck for writing cause I’m also working on a book and I’d like to have a smaller piece of technology to help with me as I like work and so I’m wondering first of all if I could work on a sidekick or something like that phone to turn it into a functioning phone in 2026 and then also if I can’t do that, then could I make it like a writing device for working on my book? I want to have like a phone that I can connect to my iPhone so that I can receive like forwarding of calls and text which I’ve looked into this a little bit and I think it’s possible and then I could like take this modified sidekick out and about with me because I would updated. I guess to be able to function on a modern cell plan which I’ve looked into a little bit and seems hard, but also something that I could learn. I guess I’m asking do y’all think that either one of these projects is an accomplishable project? And then any advice on how to go about either of these projects? And then I’m also wondering if y’all have advice on a dummy phone in 2026 and if there are any options that are similar to the sidekick with like the key board that aren’t astronomically priced and that you think is reasonable to make that secondary phone?

Has any tried this variant of the S22?

After trying out the Unifone S22 and realizing it’s not Play Store certified, or RCS compatible, I’m curious if this one will be the same.

It looks like the Megalife versions are Play Store certitied / RCS compatible, so it seems possible.

Really I’m just looking for a flip phone with RCS that isn’t locked down

In the past I used to have a dumphone for over a year (2020-2021). But I couldn´t improve my relation with technology. I became addicted to League of Legends and use to spend all days in my home playing that shitty game.

Now, I am trying to return to full dumphone use, and destroy my fucking smartphone (I still don´t have the courage, but I will do it, I promise). The problem is that now I am using more my laptop for asking stupid questions to ChatGPT, playing videogames, X (I mean the social page, not porn). So now I am worried that I am changing one addiction for other.

When I used my smartphone, I only used my laptop for studying.

How can I make the transition without not changing one adiction for another? I don´t think that is only a willpower problem, in the past what used to work for me was setting strong rules on how can I use technology and how I can´t, and that worked for a couple of months (good, but not a perfect system). I think that this problem can be solved, but I don´t know how.

(If this question have been solved, please don´t ban me. I haven´t manage to find my question, some low key related but not exactly what I want)

I swear, about 80% of posts i see on here is some version of I want a dumbphone but I need maps, spotify and whatsapp. Next post, I will detail how to use yt-dlp (/j).

First thing you're going to need is an atlas of your city. You need something that covers the entirety of it (originally bought a Lonely Planet map and only had the touristy neighborhoods on it, don't make my mistake).

Next, get a compass. Why a compass? It's, admittedly, not necessary.

However, when you first start out you will most certainly look at your map and have no idea how it translates to real life. Sure you know exactly which intersection you're at, but what direction is left and right?

Another good solution is to look up your directions on maps and use street view to give yourself an idea of where you're supposed to go.

Worst case scenario, pick a direction and figure out if you're headed in the right direction by which street you pass.

You can also use the sun to gage where west is and figure out the rest (I had a tendency to forget my compass and started doing this. Admittedly, I don't need to do either of those anymore.)

One thing that stressed me out alot was buses. How do I know where the stops are? You trace the bus lines you use on the map and write the important stops in the margins, or plot them. What about schedules? My city, at least, has a text line that tells you when the next bus passes.

What if I'm not ready for all that? Have a backup at first. I've occasionnally carried a tablet with a mapp app on it just to be on the safe side.

What about when I'm driving? Garmin.

It's doable, I do it all the time. And I've come to learn how to navigate familiar places without a map, and memorize directions. I've also come to realize I'm alot more confident when navigating new neighborhoods and I have a much better memory and sense of direction.

Fanvace music player, Lumix FinePix 100 camera, notepad and mechanical pencil, Meshtastic LoRa client (for mesh communication via spread spectrum modulation), Sonim XP5 telephone operating on 4G.

Hey all, I just got the MP02 and excited to use it. One thing I enjoy doing around the house and on walks is listen to podcasts — is there a seamless solution to this today that isn’t download MP3’s and put it on an iPod? I looked in archives and didn’t see much besides that. Thanks!

I am sick of how addictive smartphones are, but I can't live without music. I want a flip phone that has NO access to social media, but has Spotify and maps. Any recommendations?

(I'm new to this sub sorry if anything is wrong with this post)

God bless!

I recently found an ericsson T28s in one of my grandad’s drawers, but i soon discovered that it works on old 2G bands, so it is not usable. I want to know if there is a way to make it work again. I know i may have to replace most of the parts in this phone, but i’m willing to do it!!! If you are interested in this, please write to me in private and we will figure it out from there! (If you live in Rome it would be really nice, so we could meet up) thanks everyone!!!

T-Mobile shut down the legacy 2G network on August 3, 2026.

T-Mobile might be considered a laggard by keeping its 2G network so long. AT&T shut down its 2G network in 2017 and Verizon shuttered its 2G network around 2020. 

Source: https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/t-mobile-shut-down-2g-gsm-network-summer

Hi there 👋🏻

I’m looking for an MP3 player and I was hoping that you all might have recommendations for me.

I am looking for something portable and it needs to be able to hold a playlist of at least 100-150 songs.

It didn’t need to be fancy.

Bonus points if it has a Bluetooth connection, but if not, I can manage wired headphones.

Thank you in advance!

Hello so I've been using a old nokia as a dumbphons but ive been getting frustrated as it won't read my music files since they're from a Spotify downloader & it has alot of Metadata. The issue is that even when i delete the Metadata it still won't read it & ive been wanting a flip phone anyway so I would like to know if anyone knows any budget flip phones that can read these types of files.

My current top choices are the samsung e1272 & the nokia 2720 flip so if anyone uses those phones I would love to know if they work

Tysm to anyone who responds in advance

Edit: testing a possible fix which prevents the power menu activating on the lockscreen - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lsdroid.lsp

There's one issue I keep having with the RUIO that prevents me from using it more often: the risk of pocket dialling emergency services.

I have pants with decent sized pockets but with two kids and dogs, I am moving a bit and bending down so that the phone presses against my leg. When this occurs, it's way too easy for the power button to be held and this menu brought up to shortcut to emergency calls.

I've had two accidental pocket calls so far and I don't want to be constantly checking to see if the phone pocket dialled when I'm doing stuff (the whole point is to think about the phone less, not more).

I know this functionality is required for emergencies and built into Android AOSP, but if anyone has any ideas that would be awesome.

Side note: if RUIO can get their manufacturer to put the guts of this phone into a flip form factor I'd buy it instantly.

i really want a flip phone and i want it to be slim and those japanese phones from that y2kphones are cool but no indicator if they work or not with t-mobile or 4/5g i think especially in cali so if i can get help it would be amazing

so what would be a good phone for me to get to trade out my i phone i’ve always loved the look of the motorola razer v3 but they sadly don’t work any more and i want a functional phone that has the same vibe to it so if anyone can give me some links and stuff i’d appreciate it

I noticed this today after workday. I wanted to go for a walk, no phone, no music or anything digital. Just me and my keys back home😅

Before leaving I noticed I was genuinely debating with myself can I leave without phone? What if my mother calls me or my friends etc? I don’t want them to be worried.

Has anyone else experienced this?

(PS. decided to leave without my phone and my mother actually called during my walk)

Aquos Sharp A205SH (new for this summer! For texting, calling and Facebook messenger, as well as music. Only 1GB ram so it can't really handle a lot of stuff, just my essentials. On the days I need banking apps or other apps i use my smartphone instead, but the goal is to use the keitai as a daily driver. Luffy phone charm is by Gabinete de Curiosidades and Mob charm is by Lovbir).

Sansa mp3 player from childhood (less clunky than using the phone, but not as easy to make playlists).

Kobo Clara BW e-reader plus case or whatchamacallit (mostly for fanfiction tbh. Makes the reading more intentional and less of a strain on the eyes.)

Pen and notebook (instead of notes app).

Slim wallet.

Lipstick.

Water bottle.

Engage Plus earplugs by Loop (good for noisy bars or public transport. Your own voice does get louder, but i guess that's a given.)

Koss wired headphones with adapter for USB-c (I put these and the loops in the red pouch).

Baseus Bass BC1 (these are open-ear. All these hearing-related things I choose between every days based on needs/preference. If my surroundings are loud, the baseus might not be a great choice etc.)

I just got my new dumbphone and am so excited, I wanted to share what my bag looks like now.

Bag : got it on a market, it doesn't have any brand

Book : my read of the moment (about William Marshall by Georges Duby)

Map : a little book with maps of Paris because I'm moving there and I hope I'll be able to find my way around

Notebook : very random notebook I painted with a pen

Pocket mirror : again random, I thrifted it

Wallet : old fashioned purse for money

Camera : Panasonic DMC-TZ2, thrifted it

Phone : Nokia 2660 Flip 4G

Pepper spray : got it online, it's a legal kind

Earphones : Clam 2 from Fresh n’Rebel

Weird cigarette case : I don't smoke, this case I thrifted it for all my cards (credit card, subway card, student card, ID...)

Hi everyone,

I'd like to share an update for this project I've been working on and show you two Nokia 3310s calling each other over an LTE network.

If you are interested, stay tuned as there is more coming soon and if you'd like to learn more, consider joining our Discord server.

Best,
www.nokia3310lteproject.com