The Essential Phone

A solution for smartphone addiction Essential Phone is an innovative project that introduces a customizable Android Phone launcher that transitions your device into a distraction-free "dumb phone" during scheduled hours. Smartphone addiction has become a growing concern, with average users spending hours daily on their devices, often leading to social isolation and decreased focus. Essential Phone addresses this by enabling users to break free from the endless distractions of social media, games, and notifications. Designed for those seeking balance in their digital lives, this project offers a new way to manage phone usage by automatically switching your device to an “essentials mode” during chosen hours, where only essential apps appear (e.g., Phone, Messages, Spotify, Google Maps, and Revolut).