Simple mode

Large text, big icons, and loud sounds. Make your phone easier for the elderly.

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Simple Mode is a Chrome extension created to enhance phone usability for elderly users. It transforms your phone interface with larger text for better readability, bigger icons for easier navigation, and louder volume settings for clear audio. Additionally, it switches the input method to handwriting, providing a more intuitive experience, and implements virtual buttons for straightforward navigation. This extension ensures seniors can operate their devices comfortably and confidently without technical hurdles.

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By:: ColorOS
Downloads:: 934,827,156 8.12M
Rating:: 3.83

(21,957) 0.01
Version:: 13.1.5 Last updated: 2023-02-20
Creation date:: 2023-02-19
Email:: ap*****@oppo.com
URLs:: Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Google Play Store
Data ingested on:: 2025-07-08

Ranking

# 158

User reviews

Users appreciate the app's simple mode for ease of use and accessibility, especially benefiting older users or those seeking straightforward functionality. However, a majority of reviews highlight severe problems such as incompatibility with many devices, difficulties with updates, forced installation without consent, inability to uninstall, and privacy concerns including suspicions of spyware behavior. These issues significantly impact user trust and app usability, making it problematic on various Android devices.

Pros

App provides a simple and easy-to-use mode, appreciated by some users for smooth functionality especially for older generations or those preferring simplicity.
Simple instructions and straightforward interface that aids accessibility.
Helpful for users needing large icons and simplified features compared to other complex functions.
Some users find the app useful and beneficial when confident in using it.
The app offers features like loud sound and big icons which some users may find beneficial.

Cons

Frequently reported incompatibility with many devices, resulting in the app being non-functional or unable to update.
App sometimes installs without user consent and is difficult or impossible to uninstall, leading to privacy concerns.
Users complain about lack of updates and support for newer or certain Android versions and devices.
Concerns about possible spyware behavior or invasion of privacy have been raised by multiple users.
User experience issues include bugs, poor device support, and inability to update or use the app properly.

Recent reviews

Please solve the problem of not updating layers And this app is no longer compatible with your device

am*****, 2025-01-26

1 it's very useful when it's very useful when your batteries percentage I've used it a couple of times the first time I was a bit apprehensive the second time with more confident is a good setting on this mobile