Knowledge Base
  • 1. FAQs
    • Cell Service Privacy
    • 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?
  • 2. Getting Started
    • Export Contacts from iCloud
    • Connecting to WiFi
    • Ethernet adapter - via USB port
    • Audio adapter - via USB port
    • Glossary of Terms
    • Preparing for your Free Call
    • Managing Files
    • Phone Navigation
    • Transferring SIM Card
    • Changing Your PIN
    • Migrating SIM card from Apple iPhone (iOS)
    • Transfer Files
    • Migrating Contacts From iOS/Android
    • Start Here
    • Backup your Phone
  • 3. Phone Settings
    • Manage default apps to open links
    • User profiles
    • Profiles - create multiple users, separate apps and isolate identities
    • Work profile managing with Shelter
    • Setting Up Voicemail
    • Managing Permissions
    • Phone Navigation
    • Changing Your PIN
  • 4. Above Privacy Suite
    • Above VPN App Setup
    • Login to Above Webmail
    • Above Search
    • Contacts Export & Import
    • Calendar Export & Import
    • Syncing your Contacts and Calendar on Desktop
    • Migrating Emails to other account (IMAP)
    • Syncing your Contacts & Calendar on Mobile with DAVx5
    • Set up your Internet Phone Number (JMP.chat) with Cheogram
    • Setup Above Email on PC / desktop (IMAP/SMTP)
    • Is a website being blocked?
    • Jitsi Meet - Video Conferencing on Above servers
    • Setup XMPP (Cheogram)
    • Setting Up Email (K-9 Mail)
  • 5. Installing & Managing Apps
    • Backup phone apps and data with Seedvault
    • Updating Cheogram - adding the repository
    • Updating Apps with F-Droid & Aurora Store
    • App Info - Control app settings / permissions
    • Add Apps & Widgets To The Home Screen
    • Uninstalling Applications
    • Where To Find Apps: F-Droid & Aurora Store
    • Changing Application Permissions
    • Setup a F-Droid Repository
  • 6. Application Guides
    • XMPP - Changing Password
    • Messaging with XMPP / Jabber
    • 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
    • Phone Navigation
  • 8. Troubleshooting
    • SIM card not working - Reset mobile network
    • Telegram - Manage Storage, Clear Cache
    • Is a website being blocked?
  • 9. Privacy & Security
    • Cell Service Privacy
    • Using Sandboxed Google Play Services
    • Changing Your PIN
    • Changing Application Permissions
    • Using Your Phone Without a SIM Card
  • Reference
    • Glossary of Terms
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5. Installing & Managing Apps

Backup phone apps and data with Seedvault

Seedvault is a system in-built backup service, that allows you to back up most of your phone's apps and data. This is a great way to keep your data secure and

Updated a year ago

Updating Cheogram - adding the repository

Cheogram is a newly developed app that focuses on facilitating the bridging of cell services to XMPP. Your above phone likely already has it installed - however sometimes the updates are now showing

Updated 7 months ago

Updating Apps with F-Droid & Aurora Store

Updating the applications on the Above Phone is one of the way to ensure they work the way as they should without compromising security. In the Above Phone, F-Droid and Aurora Store are

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Updated 12 days ago

App Info - Control app settings / permissions

If you want to quickly review settings & info for a specific application, app info is the best place to start. To open App Info: * Press and hold on an app icon * Press

Updated a year ago

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 Apps * Open the app drawer (swipe up)

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Updated a year ago