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
    • Preparing for a Free Call / Migration Call / Support Call
    • Managing Files
    • Transferring SIM Card
    • Migrating SIM card 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
    • 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
  • 4. Above Privacy Suite
    • Is a website being blocked?
    • 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 (IMAP/SMTP)
    • Setup Above VPN in WireGuard
    • Jitsi Meet - Video Conferencing on Above servers
    • Setup XMPP (Cheogram)
    • Setting Up Email (K-9 Mail)
  • 5. Installing & Managing Apps
    • Updating Apps with F-Droid & Aurora Store
    • Add Apps & Widgets To The Home Screen
    • Changing Application Permissions
    • Backup phone apps and data with Seedvault
    • Updating Cheogram - adding the repository
    • 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
    • Updating Apps with F-Droid & Aurora Store
    • XMPP - Changing Password
    • Messaging with XMPP
    • Magic Earth: Free Maps & Navigation App
    • 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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9. Privacy & Security

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

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

Updated 10 months ago

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,

Updated 2 years ago