Minimalist Phone Interface - android clone of DumbPhone

A minimalist phone interface application built with React Native and Expo. The goal of this project is to reduce phone usage by allowing access to only a select few essential applications. This application limits distractions and promotes focused phone usage. UI is the clone of

🚀 Features

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• Home Screen: Displays up to 6 user-selected apps for quick access.
• App Management Screen: View, select, and deselect installed apps (maximum 6 apps allowed).
• Data Persistence: User selections are saved using AsyncStorage and loaded on app launch.
• Navigation: Smooth navigation between Home and Manage Apps screens using React Navigation.
• Android-Specific Features: Uses Expo Intent Launcher to launch other apps from the minimalist interface.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• React Native
• Expo
• TypeScript
• AsyncStorage for data persistence
• React Navigation for navigation between screens
• Expo Application & Intent Launcher for Android-specific features

📦 Installation

1. Install Required Tools:

   • Install Node.js
   • Install Expo CLI globally:

     npm install -g expo-cli

2. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/minimalist-phone-app.git
   cd minimalist-phone-app

3. Install Project Dependencies:

   npm install

4. Run the Application:

   expo start

   Scan the QR code using the Expo Go app on your phone to view the app.

📂 Project Structure

minimalist-phone-app/
├── src/
|   ├── navigation/  # Navigation logic and stack configuration
|   ├── constants
|   ├── hooks
|   ├── components
│       ├── AppItem/  # logic of a item from list of apps
        ├── ErrorMessage  # Logic of error message
│   ├── screens/     # HomeScreen and ManageAppsScreen
│   └── App.tsx     # Entry point for the app
├── .expo/          # Expo configuration files
├── node_modules/   # Node dependencies
├── package.json    # Project dependencies and scripts
└── README.md       # Project documentation (you are here!)

📜 Usage

1. Home Screen:

   • Displays a list of up to 6 user-selected apps.
   • Tap an app to launch it.
   • Tap the Manage Apps button to access the app selection screen.

2. Manage Apps Screen:

   • Displays a list of all installed apps on the device.
   • Select up to 6 apps to display on the Home Screen.
   • Selected apps are highlighted to indicate selection.

✨ Improvements

• Add option to access list of installed apps
• Add support for iOS app launching (since Expo Intent Launcher is Android-specific).
• Add animations for smoother transitions.
• Improve UI/UX design with a more polished layout.

📘 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

🙌 Acknowledgements

• React Native
• Expo
• AsyncStorage

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Enjoy the distraction-free experience of a minimalist phone interface! 🎉