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| Punkt MP02, QIN F21 PRO, Light Phone 3 |
幾年前，一部紀錄片《智能社會：進退兩難》（The Social Dilemma）成為了我數位大遷徙的起點。這不僅僅是換手機的過程，更是一場關於「奪回生活主導權」與「維持現代便利性」之間的漫長辯證。回首這幾年，我從最復古的滑蓋機，一路嘗試到最先進的隱私手機，最終在 Qin F21 Pro 上找到了暫時的平靜。以下是這段旅程的四個章節與最終的解答。
第一章：Nokia 8110 —— 斷捨離的浪漫與現實（搭配 GerdaOS）
一切始於 2020 年。為了逃離隨時待命的社交恐懼，我告別了 iPhone，拿起了復刻版的「香蕉機」Nokia 8110。
那是一段美好的「離線」時光。離開辦公室後，我不再低頭，不再檢查社群資訊流，真正擁有了陪伴家人的完整時間。然而，浪漫終究要面對現實。KaiOS 的封閉性讓最基本的 Google 日曆同步都成了難題，即便我架設了 NAS 試圖解決，卻受限於處理效能而體驗不佳。最終，它退化成了一支只能打電話、偶爾當手電筒的「純」功能機。這讓我意識到：完全的斷網並非長久之計，我需要的是「有選擇性的連結」。
第二章：Punkt MP02 —— 設計與通訊的極致，卻敗給了大環境
為了在「極簡」與「聯繫」間取得平衡，2022 年我轉向了來自瑞士的 Punkt MP02。
這支手機無疑是硬體設計的巔峰，僅 100 克的輕盈手感、優秀的通話品質，以及它對隱私的堅持（不依賴 Google 服務），都深得我心。更重要的是，它透過「Pigeon」軟體支援了 Signal 加密通訊，解決了 Nokia 8110 無法使用通訊軟體的痛點。
這段體驗幾乎是完美的，直到台灣的電信環境改變。隨著 2024 年 3G 網路的關閉，這支主要依賴舊頻段的手機訊號急劇惡化，常常無法撥接。這讓我學到了痛苦的一課：小眾設備在面對基礎建設變遷時，往往是最脆弱的。
第三章：Pixel 8 —— 為了生存的妥協與軟體極簡化（搭配 GrapheneOS）
在 Light Phone 3 發貨前的空窗期，為了維持通訊，我不得不重回智慧型手機的懷抱，購入了 Google Pixel 8。
但我沒有直接「投降」。我刷入了專注隱私的 GrapheneOS，移除了 Google Play 服務，並安裝了 Unlauncher 啟動器，將介面改造成類似 Punkt 的純文字選單。這種「軟體上的極簡」確實有效：電池續航力驚人（輕鬆撐四天）、訊號穩定、Signal 運作完美。
然而，物理上的負擔卻無法透過軟體消除。Pixel 8 沉重的機身與龐大的體積，讓習慣了 MP02 袖珍手感的我極不適應。放在口袋裡的沉甸感時刻提醒著我：這依然是一台試圖吞噬我注意力的超級電腦，而非單純的工具。
第四章：Light Phone 3 —— 期待與手感的落差
經過漫長的等待，2025 年 5 月，Light Phone 3 終於抵達。這支手機擁有極佳的質感，金屬機身、實體滾輪、以及直覺的網頁端管理介面（Dashboard），甚至解決了日曆同步的問題。OLED 螢幕雖然有些人認為不如電子墨水護眼，但黑底白字的介面依然冷靜克制。
看似完美，但在最關鍵的「物理體驗」上，它卻讓我猶豫了。它的寬度與 Pixel 8 相當，手感上失去了 Punkt MP02 那種一手掌握的俐落；加上官方保護殼的廉價塑膠感，拉低了整體的精緻度。這讓我意識到，我追求的不僅是介面的極簡，還有物理型態上的輕巧與無負擔。
終章：Qin F21 Pro —— 意料之外的終極解答（搭配 Dumbdroid）
在這條漫長的探索路上，我最終遇見了 Qin F21 Pro，並刷入了 Dumbdroid 系統。這支手機意外地成為了上述所有經驗的集大成者，也是目前最接近我理想的「甜蜜點」。
為什麼是它？
- 物理上的回歸（解決了 Pixel 與 LP3 的問題）： Qin F21 Pro 採用了傳統的直立式按鍵設計（Candybar），寬度窄、重量輕，完美復刻了 Punkt MP02 帶來的極致手感。它能輕易滑入任何口袋，不會造成負擔，這是我在 Pixel 和 Light Phone 3 上最懷念的特質。
- 系統上的強大（解決了 Nokia 與 Punkt 的問題）： 不同於 KaiOS 的封閉或 Punkt 修改版 Android 的相容性問題，Qin F21 Pro 運行的是完整的 Android 核心。這意味著我可以無痛使用 Signal，甚至安裝必要的開源軟體。
- 靈魂上的極簡（傳承了 GrapheneOS 的精神）： 透過刷入 Dumbdroid(vanilla)，它移除了所有誘人的娛樂功能與追蹤器。2.8 吋的小螢幕與 T9 實體鍵盤，從物理層面上「勸退」了長時間瀏覽網頁或看影片的慾望，但當你需要尋找餐廳時，它又完全能勝任。
結語
從 Nokia 的完全斷線，到 Punkt 的優雅但受限，再到 Pixel 的強大但沉重，以及 Light Phone 3 的精緻但手感不如預期。我的旅程證明了數位極簡並非一味地追求「功能缺失」，而是尋找一種「硬體限制娛樂，軟體滿足生活」的平衡。
Qin F21 Pro 搭配 Dumbdroid，正是目前這個平衡的最佳具現：它擁有功能機的身體（輕巧、鍵盤），卻藏著智慧機的靈魂（Android），讓我在保有現代生活便利的同時，依然能做自己時間的主人。
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Finding the Sweet Spot Between Digital Life and Real Life: My Long Journey from Nokia 8110 to Qin F21 Pro
A few years back, I watched The Social Dilemma and it kicked off what I'd call my great digital migration. This wasn't just about switching phones—it was this whole drawn-out internal debate between "taking back control of my life" and "not completely losing touch with modern conveniences." Looking back now, I went from the most retro flip phone you can imagine, tried out cutting-edge privacy phones, and finally found some peace with the Qin F21 Pro. Here's how it all went down, in four chapters plus the ending.
Chapter One: Nokia 8110 — The Romance and Reality of Going Offline (with GerdaOS)
Everything started in 2020. I was fed up with the constant social media anxiety, so I ditched my iPhone and grabbed the reissued "banana phone"—the Nokia 8110.
Those were genuinely good times being "offline." Once I left the office, I stopped looking down at my phone, stopped checking feeds, and actually had quality time with my family. But you know how it goes—romance has to face reality eventually. KaiOS was so locked down that even basic stuff like Google Calendar sync was a nightmare. I even set up a NAS to try and work around it, but the performance was terrible. Eventually, the thing became basically just a phone that could make calls and occasionally work as a flashlight. That's when it hit me: going completely offline wasn't sustainable. What I actually needed was "selective connectivity."
Chapter Two: Punkt MP02 — Design and Communication Perfection, Until the World Changed
To balance "minimalism" with "staying connected," I switched to the Punkt MP02 from Switzerland in 2022.
This phone was absolutely peak hardware design. Only 100 grams, amazing call quality, and it was serious about privacy (no Google services dependency). Even better, it supported Signal encrypted messaging through this app called "Pigeon," which solved the whole messaging problem I had with the Nokia 8110.
The experience was nearly perfect, until Taiwan's telecom infrastructure changed. When they shut down 3G networks in 2024, this phone—which mostly relied on those older bands—lost signal quality fast. Half the time I couldn't even make calls. Learned a hard lesson there: niche devices are super vulnerable when infrastructure changes happen.
Chapter Three: Pixel 8 — Survival Compromises and Software Minimalism (with GrapheneOS)
While waiting for the Light Phone 3 to ship, I needed to stay connected, so I had to go back to smartphones and picked up a Google Pixel 8.
But I didn't just surrender completely. I flashed GrapheneOS on it (privacy-focused), ripped out Google Play Services, and installed this launcher called Unlauncher that made the interface look like Punkt's text-only menu. This whole "software minimalism" thing actually worked pretty well: battery life was insane (easily four days), signal was solid, Signal worked perfectly.
But here's the thing—software can't fix physical weight. The Pixel 8 was heavy and bulky, and after getting used to how pocket-friendly the MP02 was, I really felt it. That weight in my pocket kept reminding me: this is still a supercomputer trying to eat my attention, not just a tool.
Chapter Four: Light Phone 3 — When Expectations Meet Reality
After waiting forever, the Light Phone 3 finally showed up in May 2025. The build quality was excellent—metal body, physical scroll wheel, this intuitive web dashboard that even handled calendar sync. Some people said the OLED screen wasn't as easy on the eyes as e-ink, but the black-and-white interface still felt calm and intentional.
Seemed perfect, but then came the critical part—how it actually felt in my hand. The width was basically the same as the Pixel 8, so I lost that crisp one-handed grip I loved about the Punkt MP02. Plus the official case felt cheap and plasticky, which kind of ruined the premium vibe. Made me realize I wasn't just chasing interface minimalism—I wanted something physically light and unobtrusive too.
Final Chapter: Qin F21 Pro — The Answer I Wasn't Expecting (with Dumbdroid)
After this whole journey, I stumbled onto the Qin F21 Pro and flashed it with Dumbdroid. This phone somehow ended up being everything I'd learned from all those other devices rolled into one. It's the closest I've gotten to my ideal sweet spot.
Why this one?
Back to physical simplicity (fixing the Pixel and LP3 issues): The Qin F21 Pro is classic candybar style—narrow, light, perfectly recreating that amazing feel the Punkt MP02 had. Slides into any pocket easily, no burden at all. This is what I missed most about the Pixel and Light Phone 3.
System power (fixing the Nokia and Punkt issues): Unlike KaiOS being all locked down or Punkt's modified Android having compatibility issues, the Qin F21 Pro runs full Android. Which means I can use Signal no problem, even install necessary open-source apps.
Minimalist soul (carrying on the GrapheneOS spirit): With Dumbdroid (vanilla) flashed on it, all the tempting entertainment features and trackers are gone. The tiny 2.8-inch screen and physical T9 keyboard physically discourage browsing the web or watching videos for hours, but when you need to find a restaurant, it handles that just fine.
Wrapping Up
From Nokia's complete disconnection, to Punkt's elegance but limitations, to Pixel's power but bulk, to Light Phone 3's refinement but disappointing feel—my journey proved that digital minimalism isn't about pursuing "feature deprivation." It's about finding this balance where "hardware limits entertainment, software enables life."
The Qin F21 Pro with Dumbdroid is pretty much the best version of that balance right now: it's got a feature phone body (compact, physical keyboard) but runs on smartphone brains (Android). I get to keep modern conveniences while still being in control of my own time.