Apps is a catalog that hosts tools and games developed by the Flipper Zero community. These apps expand the functionality of your Flipper Zero even further and make your interaction with the device even more enjoyable.
This page will provide an overview of the Apps catalog. You'll also learn how to install and manage apps on your Flipper Zero.
You can access Apps via the Flipper Mobile App and Flipper Lab (supported by Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers with Web Serial API support).
The Apps main page on mobile and desktop
You can explore apps in various categories to find the ones that suit your needs.
Categories available in Apps
<div class="info flipper-callout"> <div class="callout-header"></div>Some apps require hardware modules to work with.</div>
Before you can explore and install apps on your device, you need to access the Apps catalog via the Flipper Mobile App or Flipper Lab.
📱Flipper Mobile App
🖥️ Flipper Lab
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Download the Flipper Mobile App on your iOS or Android device:
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Connect your smartphone to your Flipper Zero via Bluetooth.
Go to the Hub tab, then tap Apps.
Easily view Apps via your smartphone
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Connect your Flipper Zero to your computer via a USB-C cable.
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Go to the lab.flipper.net website in your browser.
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Click Apps on the left sidebar.
Explore Apps on your PC
<div class="info flipper-callout"> <div class="callout-header"></div>For a better user experience, we recommend updating your Flipper Zero firmware from the <b style="color:limegreen">Release</b> update channel. For more information, see the <a href="https://docs.flipperzero.one/basics/firmware-update" onclick="next.router.push('https://docs.flipperzero.one/basics/firmware-update')"><u>Firmware update</u> page.<br><br>Otherwise, you may only see some of the apps in the list. Additionally, if your Flipper Zero has the firmware from the Development update channel, you'll not see any apps.</div>
Let's take a look at the main Apps page.
📱Flipper Mobile App
🖥️ Flipper Lab
Once you enter the Apps section, you will see a list of available apps. You can sort apps by category, filter and search for specific apps, preview them, and install them onto your Flipper Zero.
Choose among categories and access app details
After tapping the desired app, you can access additional information, including a detailed app description, its size, and release version. Additionally, you can view the changelog, access the developer’s manifest and repository, and report any bugs or inappropriate content you may encounter. Please note that hiding an app is only possible on mobile devices and not available on desktops.
The app page contains detailed information
Once you enter the Apps section, you'll see a list of available apps. You can sort apps by category, filter and search for specific apps, preview them, and install them onto your Flipper Zero.
Choose among categories and access app details
After clicking the desired app, you can access additional information, including a detailed app description, its size, and release version. Additionally, you can view the changelog, access the developer’s manifest and repository, and report any inappropriate content you may encounter. Please note that hiding an app is only possible on mobile devices and not available on desktops.
The app page contains detailed information
<div class="info flipper-callout"> <div class="callout-header">Report bugs to the app's Git repository</div>Use the <b>Report App</b> feature to inform us about inappropriate app content. Any bugs should be reported to the developer of the app by creating an issue in the app's Git repository. </div>
In Apps, you can install apps on your Flipper Zero as well as update or delete them.
Installing apps
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On your smartphone or computer, go to Apps.
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Find the app you need.
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On the app's preview, click or tap the Install button.
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Go to the app's page and click or tap the Install button.
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Wait until the app uploads to your Flipper Zero.
After installing the app, you can access it on your Flipper Zero by going to Main Menu -> Apps -> App's category.
View installed apps on your Flipper Zero
If installation failed
Your Flipper Zero might not be connected to your device. -> Connect it again.
There might be no free space on your microSD card. -> Go to Archive to clear space on your device.
The firmware version of your Flipper Zero might be outdated. -> Update it to the latest version from the Release Channel.
The app might be outdated. -> Contact the app developer via GitHub for further assistance.
Updating apps
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On your smartphone or computer, go to Apps.
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Click or tap Installed.
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Find the app you want to update.
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Click or tap the Update button.
Deleting apps
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On your smartphone or computer, go to Apps.
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Click or tap Installed.
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Find the app you want to delete.
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Click or tap the 🗑️ icon.
Do you want to share your app with the Flipper Zero community and make it available from Apps? Follow the steps in the Contribution Guide.
Want to learn more about how some apps work? Visit the page below.
HID controllers
