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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 activating Monochrome mode on Linux, follow the steps on your phone from this PDF document , then instead of the PC section, use following commands (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: 05/02/2025

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