How to turn an iPhone into the ultimate dumb phone

In this video, I share the process I used to turn a normal iPhone SE 2022 into what is in my opinion one of the best best minimalistic phones in 2025. After using a flip-phone and the Light phone 2, I caved and went back to a smart phone - in need of a solution that would allow me the restrictions that the Lightphone granted me, without the limitations, I converted my iPhone. The last year with this phone has been really powerful, as I've been able to take back control of my time and my attention and create space in my life for more meaningful pursuits. I've been able to connect with music on a deeper level, find more time to write and create and better my attention span when it comes to the things that need my attention. It's helped me to be more present in life, and refocus on what really matters. While I know that everyone has their own path and what works for me isn't a 'one size fits all' fix, I hope that in this video, you will be able to take away some methods to allow you to create more space in your life. 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - How I got here 1:40 - The problem with dumb phones 2:50 - Overview of the phone 3:50 - Clip on camera lens 4:10 - UI overview 5:26 - Black and White filter 5:44 - No internet access 6:55 - Podcasts and Music 7:47 - How to set up the menu 9:42 - How to turn on Black and White mode 10:46 - Setting up back taps 11:43 - How I use the camera 14:43 - Screen time settings 18:44 - The forgotten password trick 22:11 - Work/ tech balance 24:30 - Manage Social Media without feeds 26:37 - Conclusions