Knowledge Base
  • 1. FAQs
    • How am I protected from tracking?
    • Will my favorite app work on the phone?
    • How do I get cell service on the phone?
    • What mobile carriers can I use?
    • How long will the phones be supported?
    • Return Policy
  • 2. Getting Started
    • Changing Your PIN
    • Phone Navigation
    • Transferring SIM Card
    • Migrating from Apple iPhone (iOS)
    • Transfer Files
    • Migrating Contacts From iOS/Android
    • Start Here
    • Backup your Phone
    • Above.Phone Default Apps
  • 3. Phone Settings
    • Changing Your PIN
    • Phone Navigation
  • 4. Above Privacy Suite
    • Is a website being blocked?
    • Setup Above Email on PC (IMAP/SMTP)
    • Calls/Texts without a SIM card (JMP.chat)
    • Setup Above VPN in WireGuard
    • Jitsi Meet Video Conferencing
    • Setup XMPP (Blabber)
    • Setting Up Email (K9 Mail)
  • 5. Installing & Managing Apps
    • Add Apps & Widgets To The Home Screen
    • Changing Application Permissions
    • App Settings
    • Uninstalling Applications
    • Where To Find Apps: F-Droid & Aurora Store
    • Automatically Open App from Link
    • Setup a F-Droid Repository
  • 6. Application Guides
    • Simple Calendar Pro
    • Aegis Authenticator (2FA/OTP)
  • 7. Home Screen, Look & Feel
    • Add Apps & Widgets To The Home Screen
  • 8. Troubleshooting
    • Is a website being blocked?
  • 9. Privacy & Security
    • Changing Your PIN
    • Changing Application Permissions
    • Using Your Phone Without a SIM Card
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Add Apps & Widgets To The Home Screen

Once you've downloaded apps, you can add the apps and their widgets to the home screen or bottom bar! Here's how: Adding AppsOpen the app drawer (swipe up) Press and hold on the

Updated 2 months ago

Uninstalling Applications

Option 1 - Open the App Drawer - Press and Hold on the application you would like to uninstall. - Drag to the top right where it says uninstall Option 2 - Long

Updated 3 months ago

Where To Find Apps: F-Droid & Aurora Store

There are two main app stores that can be used on the Above Phone and other degoogled phones to find apps, F-Droid & Aurora Store. In this article you'll understand the differences between

Updated 2 months ago

Phone Navigation

The above.phone ships with the 3-button system navigation setting due to it's simplicity. Navigation settings in order of complexity: 3-button navigation2-button navigationGesture navigationSystem navigation settings can be changed by: Open SettingsPress SystemGesturesSystem

Updated 2 months ago

Transferring SIM Card

If you are switching from iOS/iPhone, ensure you disable iMessage & Facetime before removing the SIM from your old phone. Failing to complete this step will cause issues receiving texts. If you're

Updated 3 months ago