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Is a website being blocked?

Above VPN/DNS has a built-in adblocker that may block some websites. If you experience any connection issues with a website or application you can make an inquiry to see if the server is blocked. What can you do about it? If you believe a website or app is being

Migrating Contacts From iOS/Android

Getting your existing contacts on your new phone is helpful. Privacy Concerns If you are using your same SIM service, your cellular service provider will have a new record of texts/calls made from this phone and can see that you're contacting the same people. We suggest that

Changing Application Permissions

One of the most important thing you can do to protect your privacy on this phone is to control the permissions of the applications you install. Privacy Considerations * Some applications will need access to device sensors / file storage to function. For instance, messaging apps that send pictures will need to

Setting Up Email (K-9 Mail)

This guide is primarily for subscribers of the Above Privacy Suite (APS). However, you can use another email provider that supports IMAP/SMTP & follow this guide to setup an email account in the K-9 Mail app. Common email providers can be found at the following link: Common Provider SettingsK-9

Using Your Phone Without a SIM Card

The above.phone will work without a SIM card. You can connect to Wi-Fi networks to use any of the applications on the above.phone. Your Above Services Suite (email, chat, video conferencing, and search) should all work. Using cellular calls and texts from your SIM card is insecure, these

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