Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Links: selfsolve.apple.com/deregister-imessage
support.apple.com/en-us/122195
messages.google.com/disable-chat
In this video, I talk about why you might be missing messages after switching from a smartphone to a flip phone or a lighter device, and how services like RCS and iMessage can affect your texts. I walk you through simple steps to disable these features and make sure you don’t lose touch with your friends or family, plus some tips for avoiding group chat issues. If you find this helpful, check out the links in the description and let me know your questions in the comments!
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Chapters⏲⏲:
00:00 – Why are you missing messages?
00:22 – The issue: Smart messaging features like iMessage (Apple) & RCS (Android)
01:12 – Why disabling iMessage/RCS is necessary
02:00 – How to disable RCS on Android & iMessage on iPhone
03:18 – Group chat names break communication with dumb phones
05:34 – Final tips: Communicate changes, run tests, and consider alternative platforms for group chats
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Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning, at NO additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. However, this does not impact my opinion about the products talked about.
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Links: selfsolve.apple.com/deregister-imessage
support.apple.com/en-us/122195
messages.google.com/disable-chat
In this video, I talk about why you might be missing messages after switching from a smartphone to a flip phone or a lighter device, and how services like RCS and iMessage can affect your texts. I walk you through simple steps to disable these features and make sure you don’t lose touch with your friends or family, plus some tips for avoiding group chat issues. If you find this helpful, check out the links in the description and let me know your questions in the comments!
Filter Tool: dumbphonefinder.com
Database: airtable.com/shrLQZhajJAT596t4
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCFtVwG0NFd6gT3TXfMCU7oA/join
Chapters⏲⏲:
00:00 – Why are you missing messages?
00:22 – The issue: Smart messaging features like iMessage (Apple) & RCS (Android)
01:12 – Why disabling iMessage/RCS is necessary
02:00 – How to disable RCS on Android & iMessage on iPhone
03:18 – Group chat names break communication with dumb phones
05:34 – Final tips: Communicate changes, run tests, and consider alternative platforms for group chats
Android and iOS Apps 📱📱
Blloc Ratio: blloc.com
Before Launcher: beforelabs.com
ClearSpace: getclearspace.com
Unpluq: unpluq.com
Forest App: forestapp.cc
Brick App: https://getbrick.app/
Resources ✏️✏️
Free Habit Tracker Template: static1.squarespace.com/static/516cbd34e4b0bb1f91d354ed/t/586bcfbe197aeaa9093edb3e/1483460544073/Habit+Tracker.pdf
Habit Calendar: amzn.to/2Lj0eR5
Habit Journal: amzn.to/2STn0CY
Learning a new language 10 Weeks: bit.ly/35QM8zz
Books 📚📚
Low Tech Life: amzn.to/3IFBzE8.
Atomic Habits: amzn.to/2SVHnQ8
The Power of Habit: amzn.to/2yPe3Ut
Essentialism: amzn.to/3bFGZvK
The Shallows: amzn.to/3cJrQuC
Indistractable: amzn.to/3cHFpup
7 Habits of Highly Effective People: amzn.to/35PJIkR
Tech Apps for Habits 📱 📱
Habits with a Game Twist: habitica.com/static/home
Habits with Friends: habitshareapp.com
IOS Streaks App: streaksapp.com
Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning, at NO additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. However, this does not impact my opinion about the products talked about.
Jose Briones is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
