Phone farming in Cameroon: A new source of income or a digital mirage? 📱

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Phone farming is gaining ground in Cameroon, even though few people truly understand its mechanics. Presented as a source of passive income, it involves using multiple smartphones to perform paid online tasks. However, between promises of easy money and technical constraints, the reality is far more nuanced.

How does phone farming work? 🤔

Although not widely known in Cameroon, the principle of phone farming is quite simple: using multiple smartphones to complete paid online tasks.

These tasks vary depending on the applications used:

• Watching ads: Some platforms pay users to watch video ads on a loop.
• Installing sponsored apps: Developers pay users to download and open their apps for a certain period.
• Completing surveys or engaging on platforms: Some services offer micro-tasks such as answering questionnaires, clicking on links, or letting apps run in the background.
• Cryptocurrency mining or generating web traffic: Some use their phones to mine small amounts of crypto or simulate website visits in exchange for compensation.

The idea is simple: the more phones you have, the more actions you can perform, increasing your earnings.

Kevin, a Cameroonian student, shares his experience:

« The idea is to let the phones run all day. The more you have, the more you earn. I started with four devices and was able to buy more thanks to the income generated. It also helps me pay for photocopies and study materials. »

While phone farming seems attractive due to its promise of passive income, it also raises many questions, particularly about its actual profitability. Indeed, the profitability of this activity depends on several factors: the cost of equipment, electricity and internet consumption, and restrictions imposed by the applications.

« I invested nearly 200,000 FCFA in phones and accessories, but after several months, I still haven’t recovered my investment. It takes a lot of patience and, above all, avoiding platforms that stop paying overnight, » explains René, a disappointed user.

Increasingly strict restrictions 🚫

Aware of abuse, reward platforms are tightening their rules to limit fraud. As a result, accounts get suspended, apps stop working in certain countries, and payments are sometimes blocked.

« I had about twenty phones running on one app, then one day, my account was suspended without explanation. This isn’t a reliable thing, » says Rodrigue, a former phone farmer.

Although this activity can generate additional income, it does not provide a stable long-term solution. Between the initial investment, platform restrictions, and unstable earnings, many eventually give up.

Faced with growing restrictions and income instability, many users seek more viable alternatives. Several digital experts in Cameroon recommend shifting towards more sustainable activities, such as freelancing or e-commerce.

« Instead of investing in dozens of phones, why not train in a profitable digital field? The pursuit of easy money will always lead to disappointment. It’s temporary and not reliable at all, » questions a web monetization specialist.

Ultimately, phone farming is enticing due to its promises, but its limitations quickly become apparent. While some manage to make it work, others soon realize that the earnings don’t always justify the effort.

Tell us !!!
Do you think phone farming is an opportunity to seize or a digital illusion ?