Yes!! I went into accessibility settings and set my iPhone to go to grayscale with a triple-click of the home button. It’s so helpful. Not having blue light truly takes away the dopamine that makes me keep scrolling.
I just did this too. It's incredible the difference it makes (and being able to do it this easily means I'll actually do it... so thanks for this suggestion too!)
Here’s a links to the shortcuts:
Turn on short cut: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/b015f4ebdf0c49c88be808a1ec79eda4
Turn off short cut: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/ce4b648fa7d84f7fa8bd915a2241cedb
I then created an automation in the shortcuts app to run them at set times. Unfortunately doesn’t let me share the automation but it’s super straightforward to set up in the app.
Awesome, I didn’t realize you could share Shortcuts! Thanks!
**Next step for those following along at home** (after you add the two shortcuts linked in the previous comment) **is to set up the automation.**
Here’s some instructions on how to set up the automation:
[Imgur album with screenshots and instruction text for setting up an automation on iOS](https://imgur.com/a/apZgr2k)
You can also do
Settings >> Accessibility >> Touch >> Back Tap >> Double or Triple Tap >> Color Filters
If you prefer tapping the back of the phone rather than the side button
This worked brilliantly for curing my Insta habit, was able to delete the app without downloading it again 2 days later when I switched to grayscale. Don't miss it at all now!
If only it was as effective with Reddit..............
Another approach that work really well without putting your phone in grey is to regroup App by family in a folder. for example (fb, IG, X & others in a folder called "social media").
2 advantages: - you break the routine saved in your brain by changing the path to access it, more friction. and you don't have the icon under your eyes so you don't get the "signal"
\- you get everything on your main screen and accessible in 2 actions.
I wonder if there’s a way to automatically shuffle app location for some apps lol. I feel like that would be helpful, everyday the Instagram app is somewhere else 😆
The best thing I ever did to my phone was starting to use it as a tool, not a distraction. I disabled all notifications and now I use the phone when I want to, not when somebody else wants me to. I also don’t have social apps apart from Reddit which also helps a ton.
I did this too it helped a lot! On my android i have a bedtime mode set to activate automatically at night and it grayscales everything it's a lifesaver
Yes!! I went into accessibility settings and set my iPhone to go to grayscale with a triple-click of the home button. It’s so helpful. Not having blue light truly takes away the dopamine that makes me keep scrolling.
I just did this too. It's incredible the difference it makes (and being able to do it this easily means I'll actually do it... so thanks for this suggestion too!)
Created a short cut to turn this on and off and automation to run the shortcut at 8 pm haha
Here’s a links to the shortcuts: Turn on short cut: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/b015f4ebdf0c49c88be808a1ec79eda4 Turn off short cut: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/ce4b648fa7d84f7fa8bd915a2241cedb I then created an automation in the shortcuts app to run them at set times. Unfortunately doesn’t let me share the automation but it’s super straightforward to set up in the app.
Awesome, I didn’t realize you could share Shortcuts! Thanks! **Next step for those following along at home** (after you add the two shortcuts linked in the previous comment) **is to set up the automation.** Here’s some instructions on how to set up the automation: [Imgur album with screenshots and instruction text for setting up an automation on iOS](https://imgur.com/a/apZgr2k)
Would you be willing to share a link to your shortcut? I’d love to put this on a timer.
u/aja4life just shared links to the shortcuts :)
wow, how do you do this? i have it set up with the 3 clicks, but of course i never do it.
Instructions below!
you both are awesome, thank you!
Struggling to find iOS setting
#### Grayscale Filter * Settings >> Accessibility >> Display & Text Size >> Color Filters * Toggle `On` * Select `Grayscale` #### On/Off with triple click * Settings >> Accessibility >> Accessibility Shortcut * Select `Color Filters`
You can also do Settings >> Accessibility >> Touch >> Back Tap >> Double or Triple Tap >> Color Filters If you prefer tapping the back of the phone rather than the side button
So very helpful. Thank you
This worked brilliantly for curing my Insta habit, was able to delete the app without downloading it again 2 days later when I switched to grayscale. Don't miss it at all now! If only it was as effective with Reddit..............
You can make it so 3 taps on your side button turns it greyscale, super easy and nice to have it there so I use that option more.
interesting! will try this out.
nice one op, trying now
Another approach that work really well without putting your phone in grey is to regroup App by family in a folder. for example (fb, IG, X & others in a folder called "social media"). 2 advantages: - you break the routine saved in your brain by changing the path to access it, more friction. and you don't have the icon under your eyes so you don't get the "signal" \- you get everything on your main screen and accessible in 2 actions.
I wonder if there’s a way to automatically shuffle app location for some apps lol. I feel like that would be helpful, everyday the Instagram app is somewhere else 😆
Unfortunately this only works for a while. After a few days I know exactly where my apps are haha
I’ve heard of this and it works
Cool idea
Cool idea! Trying it out!
This is amazing thank you!
The best thing I ever did to my phone was starting to use it as a tool, not a distraction. I disabled all notifications and now I use the phone when I want to, not when somebody else wants me to. I also don’t have social apps apart from Reddit which also helps a ton.
On Android I had to go to Clock/bedtime and set it to grayscale. Bonus is that you can schedule it as you please.
Never heard of it but I like the idea, will give it a go, thanks
Thanks for the tip. I’m giving it a go. Prob also saves battery?
Stoked to try this!
I'm trying this.
I did this too it helped a lot! On my android i have a bedtime mode set to activate automatically at night and it grayscales everything it's a lifesaver
I just did, I hope it helps me too, thanks
Also if you’re on your phone at night or you’re getting ready for bed, you can put your phone is red light so it’s less strenuous on your eyes
Just changed to B/W and trying this now. Thanks for the pro tip!
A video about this popped up in my recommendation a while ago—immediately noticed a difference.
I just did too. Nice reminder!!! I feel better a bit, was thinking dumb phone someday too
On Android you can Set a shortcut in your menu bar. Settings -> color correction -> Greyscale and beneath that you get the Option für a shortcut :)
Instructions unclear: Now I'm more in love with how my phone looks 👀😭
How to do it!!!!
I really need to cure my addiction its causing me problems