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	5 --[ A true cheap dumbphone, impossible?
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	8 I have been on the lookout of a truly cheap dumb phone but trying to
	9 find that sweet spot just isn't happening. I just want to call and get
	10 SMS - that's it.
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	12 The Lightphone 2 [0] looks ideal at first glance, nice and simple.
	13 However, digging into it a bit more I see the following possible issues
	14 for my use case:
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	16 It's expensive, around £350 ($402) when you include import tax.
	17 Linked to some sort of central login platform.
	18 From installing apps to first-time boot a "Light Account" is nee…
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	20 Another one that's looks good is the Mudita Pure Phone [2], they even
	21 have an open source OS running it called MuditaOS. The massive downside,
	22 it's nearly £340 ($385). Crazy prices if you ask me!
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	24 What I am using currently is an old Nokia 2.3 with Unlauncher [3]
	25 running, cost was around £60 ($75) 2 years ago. I really wish there was
	26 a cheap and truly dumbphone out there..
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	29 0. https://thelightphone.com
	30 1. https://mudita.com/products/phones/mudita-pure
	31 2. https://jkuester.github.io/unlauncher
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	33 .EOF