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flag Ed Sheeran quit his phone after the 2015 copyright trial, inspiring his 2025 song "Old Phone."

flag Ed Sheeran revealed he permanently gave up his mobile phone after the 2015 copyright lawsuit over "Thinking Out Loud," which accused him of copying Marvin Gaye’s "Let’s Get It On." flag During a 2024 concert in Sydney, he said surrendering his devices for the trial felt disorienting, and reactivating his phone later was like stepping into a time capsule. flag The experience led him to switch to email for communication and inspired his new song "Old Phone," from his 2025 album *Play*, which reflects on disconnecting from digital life and turning personal struggles into music.

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