--- title: Desktop slug: zero/basics/desktop description: Learn about the Desktop, status bar indicators, and what menus and apps you can access from there image: https://archbee-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/JL1pDHY45_d0ilefcMIUY_flipper-zero-desktop-prev.png docTags: createdAt: 2024-10-07T15:12:02.419Z --- ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3GUDYkC5JgUWgo6RW8piO-jjl8TmmoLlJ-WR_5OmKFr-20241009-151355.png) The Desktop is your digital pet’s home. It’s the place to see what your dolphin pet is doing and how it’s feeling. Also, here you’ll find the status bar with different indicators, such as battery level, charging status, Bluetooth connectivity, microSD card status, and others. On this page, you’ll learn about the Desktop, status bar indicators, and what menus and apps you can access from there. *** # Status bar At the top of the Desktop, there’s a status bar displaying various icons that provide key information about your device’s current status and activity. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/imgOf1w0YnlhYxmnUzSPy_image.png) You might see the following indicators: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/T4oDL0Bf85lH-6q5QwMWW_image.png" size="34" width="938" height="460" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem The battery is fully charged. [Learn more about charging Flipper Zero](docId\:pguaCq74pmZVvAG7Icac2). ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/HH88DjddVZFVtstgAc0U-_image.png" size="34" width="928" height="454" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem The battery is charging. ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/pwm9KCAlit4Asjb6R0gZM_image.png" size="34" width="928" height="454" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem Technical issue — please [reboot](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/basics/reboot#8EGXN) your Flipper Zero. If the issue persists, [contact support](https://support.flipper.net/hc/en-us/requests/new). ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/2pGmWlTLyRtRLwYnm_alA_image.png" size="32" width="656" height="454" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem The microSD card is mounted and operates normally. [Learn more about using microSD cards on Flipper Zero](docId\:JkE9sKI5pq3jNV3lERNNp). ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/fYkToo4qV2cFHXjl20c7B_image.png" size="34" width="658" height="456" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem The microSD card mounting failed. Learn how to fix this in [MicroSD card setup](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/basics/sd-card#rtpsy). ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/2W4VdvPkOY23kIbzjoO9s_image.png" size="34" width="658" height="458" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is active. [Learn more](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/basics/settings#eJsLP). ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/LYDYTJW7nxQyfRqAwu8LV_image.png" size="34" width="658" height="456" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem Flipper Zero is connected to another device via BLE. ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/3ojHzwLLnTy_Ul4TWwKoQ_image.png" size="34" width="1088" height="756" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem Flipper Zero is locked. [Learn more](docId\:eUX0BIqGL_97vlKnqrzEE). ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/T_S4_VL6etR4lYvp3wuJD_image.png" size="34" width="882" height="612" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem Flipper Zero is muted — no vibro and sound. [Learn more](docId\:eUX0BIqGL_97vlKnqrzEE). ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/efd-SktfdIKYddiePZ45L_image.png" size="34" width="880" height="612" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem Flipper Zero is connected to a computer via [qFlipper](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/qflipper) or [Flipper Lab](https://lab.flipper.net/). ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/tVk_Ree_a4gPuxYU5WPSY_image.png" size="34" width="880" height="610" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem Flipper Zero is in Dummy Mode: the device disables most of its functions and turns into a gaming device. [Learn more](docId\:eUX0BIqGL_97vlKnqrzEE). ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/xcOiWf-_NKfwWdJKuNXAU_image.png" size="34" width="882" height="612" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem An external module is connected to your Flipper Zero via the expansion module protocol. [Learn more about Flipper Zero GPIO pins](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/gpio-and-modules). ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/GQFdLuUJAn32Ep4t5v9-g_image.png" size="34" width="1074" height="890" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem Flipper Zero is in BLE beacon mode the device broadcasts a BLE signal that is picked up by the FindMy Network. This functionality can be enabled with the [FindMy Flipper](https://lab.flipper.net/apps/findmy) app. ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/4F2tjk0URXIivWiwdP2Oh_image.png" size="34" width="880" height="612" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem An app is running in the background. ::: :::: *** # Navigating desktop While on the Desktop, you can use the following default shortcuts to access the Main Menu, Archive, Device Info, and customizable quick access apps: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3GUDYkC5JgUWgo6RW8piO-TTqr5_-OdkGhKW7VoFJtu-20241007-170541.jpg) You can reassign some of the shortcuts as described in [Settings](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/basics/settings#Eid41). *** # Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to various features, settings, and apps. To access the Main Menu, press the %ok%**OK** button while on the Desktop. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/fQuPMpeHvArQ6TpUvTPlh_flipper-zero-main-menu-1.jpg "Access apps from the Main Menu") Learn more about the apps available in the Main Menu: - [Sub-GHz](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/sub-ghz) - [125 kHz RFID](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/rfid) - [NFC](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/nfc) - [Infrared](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/infrared) - [GPIO](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/gpio-and-modules) - [iButton](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/ibutton) - [Bad USB](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/bad-usb) - [U2F](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/u2f) - [Apps](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/apps) - [Settings](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/basics/settings) *** # Lock Menu In the Lock Menu, you can lock your Flipper Zero with and without a PIN code, activate Dummy Mode, and mute the device. To enter the Lock Menu, press %up%**UP** while on the Desktop. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/VN75cGhSgFjHtz8xid9Tn_monosnap-miro-2023-11-22-14-23-46.jpg "View all options by pressing the %up%UP button") ## Lock By default, this option locks the controls of your Flipper Zero. To unlock the controls, press the %back%**BACK** button three times. To protect your device against unauthorized access, you can lock your Flipper Zero with a PIN code. To learn more, visit [Settings](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/basics/settings#jOetM). ## Mute This function disables sound and vibro notifications on your Flipper Zero. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/ZAmrkp7gOKUNFQ_56GFX3_monosnap-miro-2023-11-22-14-29-57.jpg" darkSrc="https://archbee-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/6h2bn4t1oBSXWI-rCgp3O_monosnap-miro-2023-11-22-14-29-57.jpg" size="98" width="1730" height="586" darkWidth="1730" darkHeight="586" position="center" caption="Check at a glance if your device is muted" showCaption="true"} ## Dummy Mode In this mode, Flipper Zero disables most of its functions. You can customize the controls by assigning quick access apps of your choice to the %left%**LEFT**, %right%**RIGHT**, %down%**DOWN**, and %ok%**OK** buttons. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/luiDRje4YkorpHEhZWkQz_monosnap-miro-2023-09-11-20-32-18.jpg" darkSrc="https://archbee-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/8BTeUHQY9r8DUvo1WkZCM_monosnap-miro-2023-05-19-15-43-56.png" size="92" width="2168" height="998" darkWidth="1892" darkHeight="824" position="center" caption="In Dummy Mode, your Flipper Zero turns into a gaming device" showCaption="true"} To learn how to set apps to be accessible in Dummy Mode, visit [Settings](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/basics/settings#Eid41). :::Iframe{iframeHeight="0" code="
To leave Dummy Mode, press
UP while on the Desktop and select Default Mode.
"} ::: *** # Passport Here, you can view your digital pet’s profile for details such as the unique name, appearance, mood, level, and progress. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/0oB4g1QCkXD5MDzz_siP5_image.png "View your pet’s details with a press of a button") :::Iframe{code="
Use your Flipper Zero regularly to keep your pet happy!
" iframeHeight="0"} ::: Please note that this shortcut may be assigned to a different application. To learn more, visit [Settings](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/basics/settings#Eid41). You can also access your digital pet’s passport by going to **Main Menu -> Settings -> Passport**. *** # Archive The Archive app lets you quickly access and manage saved tags, keys, remotes, payloads, and other apps. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/W3KDClQNIWawGo8VOXuk7_monosnap-miro-2023-11-30-15-49-14.jpg "Easily access your tags, keys, and remotes from the Desktop") The Archive app consists of several tabs. You can navigate among them by pressing the %left%**LEFT** and %right%**RIGHT** buttons: - [Sub-GHz](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/sub-ghz): sub-1 GHz radio remotes - [RFID LF](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/rfid): low-frequency RFID tags or keys - [NFC](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/nfc): high-frequency 13.56 MHz tags or keys - [Infrared](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/infrared): infrared remotes - [iButton](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/ibutton): 1-Wire keys - [Bad USB](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/bad-usb): ducky script payloads - [U2F](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/u2f): universal 2nd factor token - [Apps](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/apps): additional apps - **Browser:** user and system files :::Iframe{code="
Only tabs containing files are shown in Archive. Empty tabs are hidden.
" iframeHeight="500"} ::: By selecting a tag, key, or remote and pressing the %ok%**OK** button, you access the contextual menu, which allows you to emulate, add to the Favorites tab, rename, or delete the data. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/ecZR7QIllkHdXfc_faHlr_image.png" size="88" width="1974" height="678" caption="Access the contextual menu by pressing the %ok%OK button" position="center" showCaption="true"} To access the contextual menu in the Favorites tab, press and hold the %ok%**OK** button. :::Iframe{code="
The contextual menu is available only for known file types. If you try to open an unknown file type in the browser tab, all the standard actions will be inaccessible.
" iframeHeight="500"} ::: *** # Device Info You can easily access information about your Flipper Zero firmware and hardware by pressing and holding the %down%**DOWN** button while on the Desktop. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/mzNK6qweu_BMa0Qs9clm0_monosnap-miro-2023-08-24-16-57-37.jpg" size="86" width="2050" height="1004" position="center" caption="Easily access information about your device" showCaption="true"} *** # Quick Access Apps The Quick Access Apps feature allows you to assign apps to the pad buttons and open them directly from the Desktop. This way, you won’t need to look for them in the Main Menu whenever you want to run them. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/GSIasKM7axPbE5hO8r5yR_flipper-zero-quick-access-apps-desktop-1.png "Access up to four quick access apps by pressing or holding the LEFT and RIGHT buttons while on the Desktop") To learn how to change default shortcuts and assign your own quick access apps, visit [Settings](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/basics/settings#Eid41).