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
    • Managing Files
    • 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
    • User profiles
    • Profiles - create multiple users, separate apps and isolate identities
    • Setting Up Voicemail
  • 4. Above Privacy Suite
    • Is a website being blocked?
    • Migrating Emails to other account (IMAP)
    • Syncing your Contacts & Calendar on Mobile with DAVx5
    • Set up your Internet Phone Number (JMP.chat)
    • Setup Above Email on PC (IMAP/SMTP)
    • Setup Above VPN in WireGuard
    • Jitsi Meet Video Conferencing
    • Setup XMPP (Cheogram)
    • Setting Up Email (K9 Mail)
  • 5. Installing & Managing Apps
    • Add Apps & Widgets To The Home Screen
    • Changing Application Permissions
    • Updating Cheogram - adding the repository
    • Work profile managing with Shelter
    • 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
    • Messaging with XMPP
    • Magic Earth: Free Maps & Navigation App
    • Updating Apps with F-Droid & Aurora Store
    • Music -NewPipe, Stream & Download Youtube/Soundcloud FrontEnd
    • Organic Maps - Offline Hike, Bike, Trails and Navigation
    • OsmAnd - Open Street Map for Android
    • Jitsi Meet - Video Conferencing
    • Searx - Search Engine
    • FlorisBoard - Keyboard
    • 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?
    • Telegram - Manage Storage, Clear Cache
  • 9. Privacy & Security
    • Changing Your PIN
    • Changing Application Permissions
    • Using Your Phone Without a SIM Card
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1. FAQs

How am I protected from tracking?

The above.phone can protect you from three layers of mobile tracking [https://takebackourtech.org/phones-who-can-we-call-on/]. The first is the tracking present in traditional operating systems that send unique identifiers from your phone,

Updated a year ago

Will my favorite app work on the phone?

Each operating system has a different level of compatibility. GrapheneOS (Completely De-Googled): Every app available on F-Droid will work, since these apps are fully open-source. Proprietary applications like those available on Aurora may

Updated a year ago

How do I get cell service on the phone?

The above phone works with all cellular service providers. Simply insert an activated SIM card in the phone from your carrier of choice. You may use your existing cell service, purchase a new

Updated a year ago

What mobile carriers can I use?

All of our phones are fully unlocked & compatible with GSM on major phone carriers (Verzion, T-Mobile, ATT) and all mobile service resellers like Cricket, US Mobile, Mint Mobile, Ting, Boost, Etc. WiFi Calling

Updated a year ago

How long will the phones be supported?

Both CalyxOS and GrapheneOS provide regular automatic security updates for your devices. This support period ends for your device at a certain date, but your phone should continue to work at full functionality, especially apps not-dependent on Google Play Services.

Updated a year ago