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by wobfan 16 days ago
Some years ago I had deliberate weeks in my life where I just went back to my old 2G brick phone from like 2001. I was amazed how it was still working perfectly. I mean, yes, 2G will be shutdown even in Germany soon, so the old phone isn't an option either way anymore. But there are 4G brick phones which I'd like to use then. But this won't be possible. My bus ticket is digital and can't be screenshotted or printed, my student card too, same with the "Deutschlandticket" (rail ticket in Germany). Hell, even my sauna sends me a QR code to get in via Email now. I mean, at least I can print it out. But this trend will only continue.
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I've done the same. I have a 4G flip phone from some brand (I think it's AGM?) and it's fine. I've recently thought about going back to a 2G phone while I still can, as my phone carrier still has 2G where I live (they've talked about shutting it down many times, and have begun doing so)