Data Detox: Smartphones | Firefox

Are you on your phone right now? It’s ok, most of us are. The endless stream of information can be overwhelming, but here are a few simple tips on how you can take control of your phone and its privacy features to get the most out of your device.

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- Are you on your phone right now?

It's okay, most of us are.

The stream of endless content
and push notifications

fighting for our attention,
combined with all the data

pouring out of our
phones, is overwhelming.

Thankfully, you're not alone.

Here are a few tips to
help you get the most

from your smartphone.

Chances are your phone's
name is your name.

That means every time you connect to wifi

or Bluetooth, everyone
around you can see your name.

Keep it to yourself by editing

your device name in settings.

While you're there, you can
adjust your app permissions

to limit access to your location details,

photos and contacts and just stop

notifications all together.

Go through your phone
to determine which apps

you no longer use.

An app cleanse can boost your battery life

and free up storage space.

Once app cleansed, reorganize
your phone's home screen

and prioritize apps that serve a utility,

like transportation or navigation.

Colors can signal urgency
or calm our nerves.

Minimize visual cues on
your phone by activating

the grayscale feature.

Limit notifications by
saving your favorite

articles and videos with
a service like Pocket.

That way you can catch up
offline and resist the urge

to endlessly scroll
through your social feeds.

Be honest with yourself about why

you're using your phone.

Set realistic usage
goals with your phone's

built-in time well spent
features and set time limits

for certain apps.

Make certain moments in
your day a no-phone zone,

like during work or
catching up with friends.

An hour before sleep make
sure to set your phone

on Do Not Disturb and
leave it out of sight

to get uninterrupted sleep.

A healthier relationship
with our smartphones

means better sleep, better moments

and better relationships in real life.