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# How to activate monochrome mode for minimalist phone?

To activate [monochrome mode](https://faq.minimalistphone.com/en/article/what-does-minimalist-phone-monochrome-mode-do-is-it-the-same-as-setting-everything-to-black-and-white-in-android-settings-1lu3yzj/) 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](https://mp.fyi/monochrome_mode) or the **videos** below.
At the bottom of this FAQ article, you will find the tutorial for Linux.
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| Monochrome mode – activation on Windows

${youtube}[Monochrome mode tutorial – Windows](ooQhaiox1kM)
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| Monochrome mode – activation on Mac

${youtube}[Monochrome mode tutorial – Mac](12C4lLrkrP8)
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| Monochrome mode – activation on Linux

For activating Monochrome mode on Linux, follow the steps on your phone from this  [PDF document](https://mp.fyi/monochrome_mode) , 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
```