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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1. FAQs

How am I protected from tracking?

The above.phone can protect you from three layers of mobile tracking. The first is the tracking present in traditional operating systems that send unique identifiers from your phone, cell service, along with

Updated 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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

Updated 3 months 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 3 months ago