Simple mode for Android: Make phone controls easier

Simple mode by ColorOS changes how an Android phone is presented and controlled, with the aim of making everyday use easier for older adults. When the mode opens, the system switches to larger text and icons, higher volume, handwriting input and virtual-button navigation.

What you can use it for

• Read the screen more easily: larger text and icons make labels and app symbols more prominent.
• Enter text by handwriting: the mode uses handwriting as the input method.
• Navigate with virtual buttons: navigation switches to on-screen buttons.
• Hear audio at a higher volume: the system changes to higher volume levels when Simple mode opens.

These changes may be useful for someone who finds a standard phone interface difficult to read or navigate. The listed features are switched together when Simple mode opens; the available information does not specify whether each one can be adjusted separately.

Platform and compatibility

Simple mode is listed for Android and is free to install. The available details do not specify supported device models or Android versions, so check compatibility on Google Play before installing.

How to install Simple mode

1. Tap Download on this page to open the app’s Google Play listing.
2. Check that the listing shows Simple mode by ColorOS.
3. Tap Install on Google Play.