Top questions
Which devices does Scrolly work with? Which phones and tablets?
iPhone
Scrolly works on iPhones running iOS 17 or later.
To check your iOS version:
Settings → General → About → iOS Version
Android
Scrolly works on Android phones running Android 12 or later and equipped with an NFC reader.
To check your Android version:
Settings → About phone → Android version
| Brand | Scrolly support? | Read more – 2 min guides |
|---|---|---|
 |
✅ (more info) | Samsung guide |
Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco |
〜 some phones require manual settings | Xiaomi guide |
 |
✅ (more info) | Pixel guide |
Huawei (with Google Play) |
✅ | Huawei guide |
|
Huawei (without Google Play) |
✗ | Huawei guide |
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✅ (more info) | Motorola guide |
To check if your phone has NFC:
Open Settings and search for NFC.
If NFC appears in the results, your device supports it.
If you're unsure whether your specific model is compatible, email us at support@scrollyapp.io and include your device model.
iPad / Tablets / Computer
We don't currently support iPads or computers, but we are planning to build these capabilities in the future.
Still need help? Email us at support@scrollyapp.io and we'd be happy to help.
Can't scan Scrolly? Try this step-by-step fix
To scan your Scrolly, follow these steps:
1. Tap Scrolly on the main screen of the app.
2. A pop-up will appear saying "Ready to scan."
If the pop-up is not appearing, please follow the steps:
2.1. Force quit the Scrolly app and reopen it
2.2. Restart your device
2.3. Make sure that your phone has version 17 and up on iOS or 7.0 and up on Android
(Android only) NFC is turned on on the phone
Samsung:
Settings → Connections → NFC and contactless payments
Xiaomi / Redmi:
Settings → Connection & sharing / More connectivity options → NFC
Huawei:
Settings → Connections → NFC
OnePlus:
Settings → Bluetooth & devices → NFC
Motorola:
Settings → Connected devices → Connection preferences → NFC
3. Place the front of the Scrolly against the NFC reader on your phone
NFC reader location on different phones:
3.1 iPhones
3.2 Samsung
3.3 Xiaomi / Redmi
3.4 Google Pixel
3.5 Motorola
4. Your apps will be blocked. Repeat the same steps to unblock them.
After a successful scan, you will see a confirmation message and a happy Scrolly animation. The selected apps will be blocked until you repeat the process.
4.1 If you see an error message:
a) Try scanning again.
b) Scan Scrolly once more, placing your phone on the other side of the device — each Scrolly has two NFC chips (one near the face and one on the back).
c) If the problem continues, contact us at support@scrollyapp.io
4.2 If you scanned your Scrolly successfully, but the apps are still not blocked, please check the phone-specific setup guide for your device and complete the required system permissions.
- iPhone → iOS guide
- Samsung → Samsung guide
- Xiaomi/Redmi → Xiaomi guide
- Google Pixel → Pixel guide
- Motorola → Motorola guide
I scanned Scrolly, but my apps still aren't blocked — what should I do?
Please select your phone:
What if I lose Scrolly?
No worries! For situations like this, you have 5 emergency unblocks available. You can find the emergency unblocks in Settings.
If you run out of emergency unblocks, please contact us at support@scrollyapp.io.
Note: There is 0% risk that the apps will be permanently blocked!
Can I use Scrolly for multiple devices?
Yes! You can use the same Scrolly with multiple phones — just make sure the Scrolly app is installed on each device.
