Simple Phone for Seniors
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For some aged people this is the best way to use a smartphone.
Often, older people cannot handle the features of a smartphone ("what have I done wrong now?"), but they want to see the picture of the person they like to call, and the contacts list can be kept up to date by someone else.
I tried to make the best-effort app:
- all actions are done using high-contrast buttons, no swipe or other actions that are unexpected to the old user- action areas are not near to the frame so it's less likely to touch them by just trying to hold the phone in the hand- jitter is blocked and does not cause multiple actions- large texts- highlighted notice on low battery state or missing connectivity- list of missed calls- date/time screen (closing itself after a while)- reception of SMSes- as far as possible, the hardware keys are disabled against wrong use.
This might better or worse depending on the hardware and Android version, so you might need to put a tape over them (see tip below).- uses google contacts, so the contacts can be managed by someone else (children/grandchildren/...)- this app needs to be installed as launcher!-important: added 'exit' function to launch the phone's settings by pressing the 'volume up' key for 10 seconds (important!)
Please, feedback is valuable and welcome, and Ill do my best to improve.
But suggestions for new features must have serious reasons as the phone must stay SIMPLE!
Tip from our experience: Nexus S with Android 4.1 (up- or downgraded).
Uninstall Google App, Google+, Maps, Hangouts, StreetView and YouTube and some other bloatware: first uninstall the updates, then deactivate them (order is important!).
Using the settings, disable the hardware keys (CyanogenMod makes that easy!) so that they are non-active.
Then there's not much that can go wrong.
About Simple Phone for Seniors
- Package name (App ID)
- com.chk.simplephone
- Available on
- Google Play
- Price
- Free
- Version
- v1.11
- Developer
- Perraco Labs
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The safest way to get Simple Phone for Seniors (com.chk.simplephone) on your Android device is to install it directly from Google Play — you'll always get the latest official version, automatic updates, and no risk of modified or infected APK files from third-party sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple Phone for Seniors free?
Yes, Simple Phone for Seniors is free to download and install on Android through Google Play.
How do I install Simple Phone for Seniors on Android?
Open Google Play on your Android phone or tablet, search for Simple Phone for Seniors by Perraco Labs or tap the Google Play button on this page, then tap Install. The app downloads and installs automatically.
What is com.chk.simplephone?
com.chk.simplephone is the App ID (package name) of Simple Phone for Seniors on Google Play. Every Android app has a unique package name, and it is the safest way to verify you are installing the official app.
Is Simple Phone for Seniors safe to download?
Installing Simple Phone for Seniors from Google Play is the safest option: you get the official version published by Perraco Labs, verified by Google Play Protect, with automatic updates. Avoid APK files from unofficial third-party sites.
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Simple Phone for Seniors for Android — free download on Google Play.
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