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points by UnreachableCode 2 days ago | 0 comments

I just want a key-pad, dumb style phone with GrapheneOS. Part of the switch to GrapheneOS on Pixel 8 made me realise part of Google's evil (among the other tech companies) is how much they've crafted the most addictive device imaginable.

I've cut out social media and a browser. The only thing left that I want now is a smaller, less distracting form factor

[–] drnick1 2 days ago

GrapheneOS without extra apps is close to a dumb phone already. Nobody's forcing you to use the browser.

[–] user2722 2 days ago

I'm not sure how will you deal with all the apps shoved down our throat.

That being said, have you tried putting all apps in 2nd profile and forcing somehow the keyboard to always show?

PS: don't forget to enable T9!

[–] UnreachableCode 2 days ago

>I'm not sure how will you deal with all the apps shoved down our throat.

Do you mean to say I'll find it difficult? Challenge accepted.

Thank you! No I really just want to get rid of the large screen phone. Yes, I like T9 a lot and will enable it.