Above Sync - Calendar & Contacts

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Introduction to Above Sync

Above Sync uses DAVx⁵ — an open-source app that securely synchronizes your calendars and contacts. It enables seamless integration with privacy-respecting services like your Above Suite subscription. With DAVx⁵, your data remains synchronized, accessible, and fully under your control without relying on Big Tech cloud hosting services to distribute your data.



Setting up DAVx⁵ on your Above Phone

First, we’ll connect your device’s contacts and calendar to your Above Sync account using the DAVx⁵ app. Once connected, any changes you make to calendar events or contacts on one device will automatically sync across all your connected devices.


  1. Opening DAVx⁵ on your Above Phone

    Opening DAVx⁵ on your Above Phone

    Open the DAVx⁵ application.

  2. On the welcome screen, tap the → next arrow at the bottom right

  3. Select "I don’t need task support."

  4. Tap the → next arrow again to proceed.


  5. Enabling necessary permissions for DAVx⁵ to run in background.

    Enabling necessary permissions for DAVx⁵ to run in background.

    Tap the toggle switch next to “Keep Permissions” This will redirect you to the app info page.

  6. Scroll down to “Manage app if unused”

  7. Turn off the toggle for “Manage app if unused”

  8. Tap the ← back arrow to return to DAVx⁵.


  1. Granting necessary permissions for app functionality

    Granting necessary permissions for app functionality

    Confirm that the “Keep Permissions” toggle is turned on.

  2. Tap the “All of the below” toggle to grant the remaining required permissions.

  3. Tap Allow when prompted for Calendar access.

  4. Tap Allow when prompted for Contacts access.

  5. Tap Allow when prompted for Notifications access.

  6. Starting the process to add an account in DAVx⁵

    Starting the process to add an account in DAVx⁵

    Make sure all required permissions are enabled, then tap the → next arrow to continue.

  7. Tap the toggle next to “9 months”.

  8. Tap the ✔ check mark to confirm.

  9. Tap on Add account

  10. Select “Login with URL and user name”.

  11. Tap Continue to proceed.

  12. Logging into your account

    Logging into your account

    Fill in the following fields:

    • Base URL: cal.above.im

    • Username: <yourusername>@above.im

    • Password: Your Above Suite password

If you get stuck on this step, don’t hesitate to contact our support team at:
https://abovephone.com/support


  1. Tap Login to continue.

  2. Wait while DAVx⁵ detects the configuration.
    If the username / password combination is wrong, you’ll get an error and be brought back.


  1. Connecting the Personal Calendar

    Connecting the Personal Calendar

    Leave the setting on “Groups and separate vCards”.

  2. Tap on Finish

  3. Wait a moment while the app processes the setup.

  4. When “Personal Calendar” appears, toggle it on to enable it.






  1. Connecting contacts and synchronizing

    Connecting contacts and synchronizing

    Tap the “CardDAV” tab at the top.

  2. Enable “Personal address book” to complete the setup.

  3. Tap Synchronize now to begin syncing.


Setup complete! Continue with the next sections of this guide to integrate Above Sync with your Calendar and Contacts apps.





Integrate DAVx⁵ with the Contacts App

DAVx⁵ usually syncs your contacts automatically, but it's important to double-check that all settings are properly configured. Follow these steps to quickly ensure everything is working as expected.


  1. Confirming Personal Address Book Synchronization

    Confirming Personal Address Book Synchronization

    Open the Contacts app.

  2. Tap the ☰ menu icon in the top-left corner.

  3. Ensure DAVx⁵ appears under “Accounts” and is active.

  4. Tap Settings to proceed with the final configurations.






  1. Set Default Account for New Contacts and Review Settings

    Set Default Account for New Contacts and Review Settings

    Tap on Default account for new contacts

  2. In the popup, select DAVx⁵ Address Book.

  3. Confirm that the default now shows as:
    “Personal Address Book (username@above.im)”.

  4. Tap “Contacts to display”.

  5. Make sure “All contacts” is selected.




Integrating DAVx⁵ with the Calendar App

DAVx⁵ typically syncs with your Calendar app automatically, but it's a good idea to confirm that everything is set up correctly. Use the steps below to make sure the synchronization is functioning properly.


  1. Opening Fossify Calendar and enabling CalDAV snyc

    Opening Fossify Calendar and enabling CalDAV snyc

    Open the Fossify Calendar app.

  2. Tap the ⚙ gear icon in the top-right corner to open Settings.

  3. Scroll down and locate “CalDAV”.

  4. Toggle on CalDAV sync to enable synchronization.



  1. Enabling app permissions and selecting the Personal Calendar

    Enabling app permissions and selecting the Personal Calendar

    For calendar permission access, tap Allow

  2. For notifications permission access, tap Allow

  3. On the “Select calendars to sync” page, toggle on Personal Calendar by tapping the checkbox.

  4. Once Personal Calendar has been enabled, tap OK to proceed.


  1. Enabling pull-to-refresh and checking Personal Calendar sync

    Enabling pull-to-refresh and checking Personal Calendar sync

    Turn on “Enable pull-to-refresh from the top” — this allows you to refresh your calendar by pulling down from the top of the screen in the Calendar app (optional)

  2. Tap the ← back arrow to return to the Calendar

  3. Look at the bottom of the screen for “Personal Calendar” — if you see it, the setup is complete