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<title>FAQ - inkOS</title>
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<a href="index.html" class="logo" style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit;">
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<img src="img/inkos.svg" alt="inkOS logo" />
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<h1>inkOS</h1>
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<a href="index.html#intro">Intro</a>
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<a href="index.html#features">Features</a>
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<a href="index.html#faq">FAQ</a>
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<a href="https://youtube.com/@gezimos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Video</a>
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<a class="header-action" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gezimos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buy me a coffee</a>
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<h2 class="section-title" style="text-align: left; margin-left: 0;">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">How do I install inkOS?</h3>
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Download the latest APK from the GitHub releases page and install it on your Android device. Make sure to enable "Install from unknown sources" in your device settings.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">Is inkOS compatible with all Android devices?</h3>
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It is mostly compatible on devices Android 8+, however it should be more compatible on devices 11+. inkOS is specifically optimized for e-ink phones and devices with physical keyboards or keypads.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">Can I use inkOS without touch input?</h3>
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Yes! You can use 99% of inkOS with a D-pad, so you can use it mostly without touching the screen. This makes it perfect for devices with physical keyboards.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">Does inkOS have animations?</h3>
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No, inkOS has no animations and uses paged scrolling instead of smooth scrolling. This makes it ideal for e-ink displays and for users who are sensitive to motion.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">How do I customize my home screen?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;">
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Go to Settings / Home to customize the number of apps per page, rearrange apps by dragging and dropping, and configure visual indicators for multiple pages.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">How to add apps in home?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;">
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When you complete startup you'll be in home, longpress in "select app" to choose your favorite apps for each shortcut.
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</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">What devices is inkOS tested on?</h3>
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inkOS has been tested on Android 10 to 16. It works well with minimal/dumbphone devices including Mudita Kompakt, LightPhone 3, QIN F22, and Cat S22 flip.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">Can I customize fonts in inkOS?</h3>
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Yes! inkOS supports font customization. You can set a universal font or individually customize fonts for home screen apps, clock, date/battery/quote, notifications, and settings. You can also adjust text sizes for perfect readability.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">How do notifications work in inkOS?</h3>
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inkOS supports notifications directly on the launcher. You can see message previews under app names, view media playing info, use an app allowlist for chat/media apps, and access an optional full-screen notification reader window. This is designed to minimize the need to open apps.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">What gestures are supported?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;">
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inkOS supports various gestures including swiping left/right/up/down, clicking the clock/date/quote, double-tap, and volume key page navigation. Each gesture can be customized to perform different actions like opening apps, opening notifications, restarting the launcher, or disabling the gesture.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">Can I lock apps or settings?</h3>
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Yes! You can lock settings or individual apps with fingerprint authentication.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">Does inkOS support themes?</h3>
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Yes, inkOS supports light/dark themes with the ability to change text and background colors. But currently doesn't support theme export/import yet.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">What is e-ink auto refresh?</h3>
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E-ink auto refresh is a feature to clean up ghosting on e-ink displays. This ensures the screen stays clear and readable on e-ink devices.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">Can I backup my settings?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;">
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Yes! inkOS includes a backup and restore feature that allows you to save your setup and restore it across devices. Note that custom fonts/wallpapers are excluded from backups.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">How do I manage apps in the app drawer?</h3>
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You can rename, hide, lock, or uninstall apps directly from the app drawer. Long-press on any app to access these options and quick access to system info or force-stop.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">Does inkOS collect any data?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;">
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No! inkOS does not request internet access and does not collect or transmit any data. Everything stays on your device. See our <a href="privacy.html" style="color: #000; text-decoration: underline;">Privacy Policy</a> for more details.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">Can I reset all settings?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;">
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Yes, inkOS includes a clean "Clean All Data" option that returns all settings to their default values. This is useful if you want to start fresh or troubleshoot issues.
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">Where can I download inkOS?</h3>
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You can download the APK directly from the <a href="https://github.com/gezimos/inkOS/releases" style="color: #000; text-decoration: underline;">GitHub releases page</a>, or use a manager like IzzyOnDroid. It might come to F-Droid in the future.
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</p>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 2rem;">
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<h3 style="font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000;">Is inkOS open source?</h3>
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Yes! inkOS is open source under the GPLv3 license. You can view the source code on <a href="https://github.com/gezimos/inkOS" style="color: #000; text-decoration: underline;">GitHub</a>, modify it, and distribute it freely. The Copyleft provision ensures these freedoms remain intact.
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<img src="img/inkos.svg" alt="inkOS logo" />
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<h1>inkOS</h1>
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<p>© 2025 inkOS.</p>
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<h3>inkOS</h3>
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<a href="#">About</a>
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<a href="https://youtube.com/@gezimos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>
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<a href="#">Blog</a>
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<a href="index.html#intro">Intro</a>
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<a href="index.html#faq">FAQ</a>
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<a href="permissions.html">Permissions</a>
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<h3>GitHub</h3>
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<a href="https://github.com/gezimos/inkOS">Repository</a>
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<a href="https://github.com/gezimos/inkOS/issues">Issues</a>
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<a href="https://github.com/gezimos/inkOS/releases">Releases</a>
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