I'd like your expert advice. My old smartphone is about to kick the bucket, and I can't wait to finally let go of the tiny depression rectangle for ever. How can I keep using OTP and 2FA services when on a dumb phone? I expect that with time I will manage to limit the use of services that require this kind of stuff, but can't at the moment. I don't use my smartphone for much, so I don't expect to run into much trouble, but is there anything else I might be forgetting apart from authentication issues? I'll speak to my bank to see what they offer besides 2FA and app - I'm sure they have something since it's a bank for farmers and old rural folk.

Btw I have been enjoying my collapse lately, as so much over-engineered stuff just starts failing and encourages a retreat to more simple solutions. I'll do my part by ditching the surveillance box.

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[–] 1 point 6 months ago (1 child)

Yes. I think it can use a separate apn. But you're getting into smart phone territory if you're planning to send photos...

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago

    TBF many mid-to-late 2000s phones already had color screens and cameras, along with ability to send and receive images (at 0.5 units / min on prepaid, same as internet access)

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