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Digital Minimalist Phone Setup Basics

Declutter your phone for focus

This guide covers a minimalist phone setup: uninstall or offload distracting apps, disable most notifications, use intentional home screen layouts, and schedule do-not-disturb.

Purge apps

Remove apps you rarely use or that drive mindless scrolling.

Silence notifications

Disable non-critical alerts; keep only calls/messages or essentials.

Design home screens

Keep tools on the first page, move distracting apps off or remove them.

Use DND and focus modes

Schedule quiet hours and use app limits to protect focus.

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