Why I built Untethered
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Built to break dopamine addiction
Untethered.
Only the essentials. Nothing to pull you in.
No social media. No endless scrolling. No way back.
The problem
Your phone is designed to keep you. Not help you.
You try to use it less. It doesn’t work. Untethered fixes that.
No social media
The biggest attention traps never make it onto the device.
No app store
Nothing to reinstall when boredom starts negotiating.
No way back
A setup that removes the option instead of testing your willpower.
Built to feel quiet
Designed to disappear into your life.
Untethered keeps the tools you need while stepping out of the way of your attention.
The shift
Break the dopamine cycle. Reclaim your attention.
Modern apps are engineered to keep you hooked. Untethered removes those triggers. The result is a calmer relationship with your device and more time for what actually matters
0
feeds to check
£149
including setup and charger
Ready
configured out of the box, with nothing to install or undo
The phone
The Untethered Phone
A carefully configured smartphone designed to remove distraction. It has the tools you need, without the apps that turn five minutes into an hour.
£149
Includes device, setup, and charger
Ships in 3-5 days
UK shipping
14-day returns
1-year warranty
Google Pixel device
Minimal interface
Calm home screen
Essential tools only
Distraction-resistant setup
Ready out of the box
What is missing
The absence is the feature.
Instagram
TikTok
YouTube
Google
App Store
Endless feeds
Questions
The practical bits before you buy.
A calmer phone should still feel clear, useful, and easy to understand.
No, the phone is pre-configured with essential apps. This limitation is intentional it prevents the distraction loops that traditional smartphones enable.
Maps, messaging, music, and other practical tools. The goal is to keep the useful parts of a phone without the feed-based distractions.
No. A full browser is one of the easiest routes back into distraction, so it is not included in the setup.
You receive a Google Pixel 6 that has been pre-configured with the Untethered distraction-free setup before it ships.
Yes, the device you recieve is a Google Pixel 6 which has a built-in camera that you can use.
Research shows that limiting social media and screen time can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and support better sleep.
Orders usually ship in 3-5 business days. That includes the device, setup, and charger.
This phone is designed to reduce distractions and prevent endless scrolling. As a result, some apps you might normally use—such as banking or certain services—won’t be available. We recommend using a laptop or desktop for these tasks. It can take a little time to adjust, and there may be moments where it feels inconvenient not being able to check something instantly. Over time, though, most people find the benefits far outweigh the trade-off.
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