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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2. Getting Started

Managing Files

In this article, we are taking a closer look at the file system we're dealing with on the Above Phone. Generally, this is very much like any other Android device. Here, we'll cover

Updated 7 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 navigation * 2-button navigation * Gesture navigation System navigation settings can be changed by:

Updated 8 months ago

Transferring SIM Card

If you are switching from iOS/iPhone, ensure you disable iMessage & Facetime [https://kb.above.im/disable-imessage/] before removing the SIM from your old phone. Failing to complete this step will cause issues

Updated 8 months ago

Changing Your PIN

We send your phone's PIN by email before you receive the phone. Check your email for the existing PIN. You can change your phone's PIN by: * Open Settings * Scroll Down to Security * Press

Updated a year ago

Migrating from Apple iPhone (iOS)

Disable iMessage 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

Updated a year ago