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What would stop you from switching to a flip phone (or dumbphone) in 2025? (tim.kicker.dev)
submitted 1 day ago by tim@feddit.org to c/technology@lemmy.world
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I’ve been using a flip phone as my daily driver for a while now. The smartphone is still around, but it mostly sits in a drawer until bureaucracy or banking apps force me to use it.

For me, the benefits are clear: less distraction, more focus, better sleep. But I know for many people it’s not so easy. Essential apps, social pressure, work requirements… these are real blockers.

I’d like to start a discussion (almost like an informal poll):

  • If you thought about switching, what’s the single biggest thing that holds you back?

  • Is it banking? Messaging? Maps? Something else?

I’m genuinely curious because if we can identify the main pain points, maybe it’s possible to work on solutions or even start a small project around it.

So: what would need to change for you to actually give a flip phone a try?

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[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

The main blocker is MFA. I can technically work around Google Authenticator (I use Aegis currently) because I can run it on my laptop, but I also need Okta verify (work VPN), Symantec VIP (bank), and the Steam app.

And some other very nice to haves:

  • Signal messenger
  • SSH client
  • Libby app
  • Organic Maps

I can find workaround for the rest.

That said, wouldn't it just be easier to uninstall the apps that cause distractions?

[–] twice_hatch@midwest.social 1 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

hey idk if you heard but Organic forked, I'm on CoMaps now Have a good day!

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 minutes ago

CoMaps

I haven't. I looked into it, and that's quite the drama. I like the name of CoMaps better, so I'll check it out. I see shared commits, but they seem to go to Organic Maps first and then I guess get cherry-picked onto CoMaps?