Download the latest APK from the GitHub releases page and install it on your Android device. Make sure to enable "Install from unknown sources" in your device settings.
It is mostly compatible on devices Android 8+, however it should be more compatible on devices 11+. inkOS is specifically optimized for e-ink phones and devices with physical keyboards or keypads.
Yes! You can use 99% of inkOS with a D-pad, so you can use it mostly without touching the screen. This makes it perfect for devices with physical keyboards.
No, inkOS has no animations and uses paged scrolling instead of smooth scrolling. This makes it ideal for e-ink displays and for users who are sensitive to motion.
Go to Settings / Home to customize the number of apps per page, rearrange apps by dragging and dropping, and configure visual indicators for multiple pages.
When you complete startup you'll be in home, longpress in "select app" to choose your favorite apps for each shortcut.
inkOS has been tested on Android 10 to 16. It works well with minimal/dumbphone devices including Mudita Kompakt, LightPhone 3, QIN F22, and Cat S22 flip.
Yes! inkOS supports font customization. You can set a universal font or individually customize fonts for home screen apps, clock, date/battery/quote, notifications, and settings. You can also adjust text sizes for perfect readability.
inkOS supports notifications directly on the launcher. You can see message previews under app names, view media playing info, use an app allowlist for chat/media apps, and access an optional full-screen notification reader window. This is designed to minimize the need to open apps.
inkOS supports various gestures including swiping left/right/up/down, clicking the clock/date/quote, double-tap, and volume key page navigation. Each gesture can be customized to perform different actions like opening apps, opening notifications, restarting the launcher, or disabling the gesture.
Yes! You can lock settings or individual apps with fingerprint authentication.
Yes, inkOS supports light/dark themes with the ability to change text and background colors. But currently doesn't support theme export/import yet.
E-ink auto refresh is a feature to clean up ghosting on e-ink displays. This ensures the screen stays clear and readable on e-ink devices.
Yes! inkOS includes a backup and restore feature that allows you to save your setup and restore it across devices. Note that custom fonts/wallpapers are excluded from backups.
You can rename, hide, lock, or uninstall apps directly from the app drawer. Long-press on any app to access these options and quick access to system info or force-stop.
No! inkOS does not request internet access and does not collect or transmit any data. Everything stays on your device. See our Privacy Policy for more details.
Yes, inkOS includes a clean "Clean All Data" option that returns all settings to their default values. This is useful if you want to start fresh or troubleshoot issues.
You can download the APK directly from the GitHub releases page, or use a manager like IzzyOnDroid. It might come to F-Droid in the future.
Yes! inkOS is open source under the GPLv3 license. You can view the source code on GitHub, modify it, and distribute it freely. The Copyleft provision ensures these freedoms remain intact.
