Hey everyone, I was entertaining the thought of going away from owning a smart phone.

I already have a modded ipod classic that I use as my main music player.

I also know how to use a paper map.

I also have the Microsoft authentication app for work (I could just use my phone on wifi mode for this)

The last issue I have is WhatsApp where I communicate with friends and family around the world.

Is there a way to use WhatsApp on a non-smart phone? Or should I just buy a pixel and install a secure rom?

  • butterEnglish
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    3 hours ago

    You have to ask yourself: what can you actually get away with.

    If you’re techy, get a Linux phone. I assume there’s a WhatsApp client, but if not you could bridge to Matrix.

    Then you’ll have the option to use a phone, without the addictive qualities of Android/iOS.

    Your next best will be GrapheneOS. By default, no Google, so no notifications at all. But that can be turned on and enabled if needed.