Khamosh Pathak / Android AuthorityAdd Android Authority on Google: I really like the idea of a “dumbphone”, or a minimalist phone. It’s just the essentials. The phone, maps, calendar — only the useful bits. None of the time-sucky, doom-scrolly distractions.But I don’t like the idea of spending $500 on a Light Phone or a Wisephone. Instead, I’ve been on a quest to turn my Pixel 9a into a calmer device. And the good news is, it works.Here’s how I did it, and the apps that made it possible. Would you rather de-clutter your existing phone, or just buy a dedicated…