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Go back to dumb phone (slrpnk.net)
submitted 6 months ago by to c/permacomputing@slrpnk.net
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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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[–] [S] 1 point 6 months ago (1 child)

Thanks, very valuable input - all things I've been using a phone for at some point. The achieved slowdown might amount to more than I can handle atm, all considered, or at least it would have to be very well prepared.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago

    Perhaps you can find some sort of dumb smart phone, like for children, that maybe only allows a few apps so you can still have whatever you absolutely need but without mail, browser, etc that tracks and distracts you.

    Before making a decision maybe you can try setting up your current phone with a mode (check settings) to only allow clock/alarm, phone, and messaging and see how you manage.

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