You can watch novels for free on your phone in the following ways: 1. Online novel platforms: Many online novel platforms provide limited free reading services for newcomers, such as Qidian Chinese Network, Genesis Chinese Network, etc. There was no need to pay any fees to register an account on the platform and choose a novel to read. 2. Reading applications: Many reading applications provide free novel reading services such as Wechat Reading, Netease Cloud Reading, and Kindle. There were a large number of free novel resources in these applications, and one could choose the appropriate works to read according to their personal needs. 3. Public library: If you read in the public library, you can borrow free novels to read. Some cities even had free e-books. You could find relevant information at the local public library. It should be noted that some novels may include advertising, membership services, etc. Therefore, when choosing to read a novel, it is recommended to first understand the payment of the novel to avoid being cheated.