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by spurgu 2067 days ago
Agreed. Calls and SMS[0] are the least used features for me personally. Messaging apps would be required, unless you're going completely off the grid.

I think the best/simplest digital detox method is turning off most notifications - nowadays there are quite granular controls. If you want to go completely off the grid while keeping a phone for emergencies, any dumbphone would do.

[0] If you don't count receiving 2FA, delivery confirmations etc.