How to activate monochrome mode for minimalist phone?

To activate monochrome mode on your smartphone, you need to run certain files on a desktop device.

You can do this using the following operating systems:

Windows
Mac
Linux

The full tutorial (for Windows and Mac) can be found in the PDF document or the videos below.
At the bottom of this FAQ article, you will find the tutorial for Linux.


Monochrome mode – activation on Windows




Monochrome mode – activation on Mac




Monochrome mode – activation on Linux

For activation Monochrome mode on Linux, follow these steps (the developer knowledge is required):

1. Install Homebrew:
    /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"

2. Go to the homebrew folder:
    cd /opt/homebrew/bin

3. Install android platform:
    ./brew install android-platform-tools

4. Then insert:
    cd /opt/homebrew/bin

5. Make sure the device is attached. You should see your device here if it is connected with USB debugging:
    ./adb devices

6. Run the two permission:
    ./adb shell pm grant com.qqlabs.minimalistlauncher android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS  
    ./adb shell pm grant com.qqlabs.minimalistlauncher android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS

Updated on: 04/02/2025