{"id":200212,"date":"2026-08-12T08:44:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midatlanticconsulting.com\/blog\/?p=200212"},"modified":"2026-08-12T08:44:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:44:05","slug":"how-to-turn-your-iphone-into-a-dumb-phone-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midatlanticconsulting.com\/blog\/2026\/08\/how-to-turn-your-iphone-into-a-dumb-phone-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to turn your iPhone into a dumb phone for kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to turn your iPhone into a dumb feature phone with just a few basic features and a simpler interface, all without requiring third-party apps or profiles.<\/span><\/p>\n

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One of the best ways to repurpose your old iPhone or iPad<\/a> is to pass it on to a person like your grandparents or kids who don’t need all the latest features. Plus, an older person or a child may not find it convenient to navigate the iOS interface without a clear back button and too many on-screen elements and features.<\/p>\n

To address this, iOS includes a lesser-known Assistive Access feature which strips down the entire operating system for a simpler interface. You can choose to allow specific apps, or even just certain features within an app (like only the selfie shooter in the Camera app).<\/p>\n

If your goal is to give your young kid a simple phone with just a few features, then you can consider using it.<\/p>\n

I will demonstrate by turning my old iPhone into a feature phone by allowing only Phone, Messages, Camera, Photos, and YouTube apps. You can add more apps if you want.<\/p>\n

But before you begin:<\/p>\n