iPhone Dumbphone

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Used Apple Configurator to turn iPhone into a 'dumb phone' with only essential apps and websites.
Saving approximately 2 hours of screen time daily compared to previous usage.
Apple Configurator allows for setting up specific restrictions, including disabling the App Store.
Factory reset is required to use Apple Configurator, making initial setup cumbersome but effective.
The setup process involves creating a profile in Configurator to restrict app installations and filter websites.
After two months, the user reports a positive experience, feeling their phone is now a utility rather than a distraction.
Challenges include initial setup time and occasional need for others' phones to access restricted content.
The guide provides step-by-step instructions for resetting the iPhone, installing Configurator, and setting up restrictions.

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