If you want to turn your iPhone into a more basic phone experience, you can try the following steps:
- Disable Internet Access:
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and turn off Wi-Fi.
- Go to Settings > Cellular and disable Cellular Data.
- Limit Apps:
- Uninstall or hide apps that are not essential. You can delete apps by pressing and holding the app icon until the menu appears, then selecting “Remove App.”
- You also can move non-essential apps to a different Home Screen or create a folder for them.
- Use Accessibility Features:
- Enable Guided Access to restrict your iPhone to a single app if you want to limit usage further. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access and turn it on. Set it up as instructed, and you can start it by triple-clicking the side button when in an app.
- Restrictions:
- Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. Here, you can restrict access to specific apps or features.
- You can also choose to block access to the App Store, which prevents downloading new apps.
- Simplify Home Screen:
- Rearrange your Home Screen to display only the essential apps like Phone, Messages, and Contacts. This minimizes distractions.
- Turn Off Notifications:
- Go to Settings > Notifications, and customize or turn off notifications for apps you don’t want to be bothered by.
- Use Airplane Mode:
- For an even more basic experience, consider enabling Airplane Mode. This will disable all wireless connections, including cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
- Use Basic Features:
- Stick primarily to the calling, texting, and contact features of the phone. Avoid using features like emails, social media, or browsing the internet.
- Create Custom Focus Modes:
- Go to Settings > Focus to set up a custom focus mode. You can choose to allow only specific apps and notifications to come through, which can help in keeping the phone usage limited.
By following these steps, you can create a more basic phone experience that focuses on essential functionalities. If you need more drastic measures, consider purchasing a simple mobile phone designed for basic use.
