How to use Fairphone Moments
Fairphone Moments helps you reduce digital distractions by switching your home screen to a minimalist layout. This guide explains how to turn the feature on and off using the physical switch on your Fairphone.
Fairphone Moments is available on The Fairphone (Gen. 6) and The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) running Android for Fairphone. On devices running /e/OS, flipping the physical switch toggles your camera and microphone access to safeguard your privacy instead.
How to turn Fairphone Moments on and off
You can control your home screen mode at any time using the physical switch on the side of your phone:
- Turn on Fairphone Moments: Flip the physical switch down. The minimalist Fairphone Moments home screen will open. If you flip the switch while using another app, the change happens in the background with a brief animation.
- First launch setup: The first time you activate Fairphone Moments, your home screen displays five default apps: Camera, Browser, Maps, Messages, and Phone. Opening and exiting any of these apps returns you to the Fairphone Moments home screen.
- Notification behavior: All incoming calls, text messages, and app notifications are blocked by default. Only messages and calls from your starred contacts or repeat callers (someone calling twice within 15 minutes) will break through.
- Turn off Fairphone Moments: Flip the physical switch back up. Your phone returns to your standard Android home screen, and any notifications missed while Fairphone Moments was active will reappear on your lock screen and in the notification drawer.
Find out how to set up and customize Fairphone Moments and how to customize the physical switch action.
Frequently asked questions
Do background apps keep running when I turn on Fairphone Moments?
Yes. Turning on Fairphone Moments changes your home screen interface but does not stop active background processes. If an app is playing audio or media when you flip the switch, playback will continue uninterrupted.
What languages does Fairphone Moments support?
Fairphone Moments supports English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish.
Why was Fairphone Moments developed?
Fairphone Moments was created to help phone owners use their phone in a deliberate, conscious way that supports daily life rather than distracting from it.
Still need help?
If you still require assistance, reach out to our customer support team. You can also open a support request directly through the My Fairphone app pre-installed on your device.