# Getting Started

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**Welcome to the ‘Getting Started’ Guide for your Above Phone and Tablet.**  
This guide will equip you with the foundational knowledge to confidently navigate and make the most of your Above device, supporting and enhancing your daily life.


We encourage you to explore all the material to develop a well-rounded, self-directed relationship with your new technology. While we're here to support you every step of the way, this journey is ultimately yours. Embrace it with curiosity, take initiative, and stay consistent as you move beyond the Big Tech matrix.


Approach the transition with a spirit of exploration and play — it’s not just about learning new tools, but about reclaiming your digital freedom.


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If you encounter any challenges, have questions, or want to suggest improvements to this guide, reach out anytime through the **==live support chat 🗨️ ==**at the bottom right on [**abovephone.com**](https://abovephone.com). 


**Welcome aboard, and enjoy the adventures ahead!**

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**Documents**

- [Getting Started](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/getting-started-2PIp21MpGq)
- [Application Guides](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/application-guides-jAjlxuCIBy)
- [Above Essentials](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/above-essentials-KkbCdqt7F7)
- [Profiles](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/profiles-UiYjt5uT5E)
- [Migrating from other devices](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/migrating-from-other-devices-h0cJeSFPOe)
- [Backup & Restore](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/backup-restore-8eA0cmjC3G)
- [FAQs](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/faqs-HUNU8JOych)
- [Privacy Strategies](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/privacy-strategies-uHCZH7KxdC)
- [Older Above Phones](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/older-above-phones-fG3zUVbYnS)