So, I asked Google…
What are reasons NOT to use the Mudita Kompakt phone as my primary phone?
You should not use the Mudita Kompakt as your primary phone if you rely on seamless banking, instant rideshare apps, high-quality cameras, or push notifications. While it excels as a distraction-free secondary device, its highly locked-down ecosystem and hardware limitations make daily modern logistics frustrating.
Additionally a minimalist person should explore:
How to Dumb Down an Android Phone
Android offers deeper customization, allowing you to completely replace the user interface using minimalist launcher apps.
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Install a Minimal Launcher: Download apps like Olauncher, Minimalist Phone, or Before Launcher from the Play Store. They replace app icons with plain, boring text lists.
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Go Greyscale: Swipe down to open your quick settings panel and look for Bedtime Mode or Grayscale. Alternatively, turn on Developer Options in your settings, find Simulate Color Space, and select Monochromacy.
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Disable the Browser: Android will not let you delete Google Chrome, but you can go to Settings > Apps > Chrome and tap Disable.
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Block New Apps: Install an app blocker like Lock Me Out or Stay Focused. Use them to lock the Google Play Store behind a long, complex password or a time delay.
And for Apple…
how-to-turn-your-iphone-into-a-dumb-phone
I dredged up another relevant old post…
What would smuch say if someone were to ask him? “Would you buy the Kompakt phone after knowing what you know after using it 90 days?”