Paperweight · Brick Mode
Paperweight turns your iPhone into a quiet object on a schedule you set. Tap a physical NFC token to surface when you genuinely need to.
Need help?
Email eric.rode@gmail.com and I'll get back to you.
How do I unlock early?
Tap your registered NFC token on the back of your iPhone (Emergency Unlock, or "Hold to unlock" on the brick screen). It lifts restrictions for a short, timed window.
I lost my token.
Use one of the single-use recovery codes you saved during setup ("Use a recovery code" on the disable screen). If you don't have one, start a timed unlock — it releases on its own after a one-day cool-off.
How do I remove all restrictions completely?
Turn Paperweight off with your token or a recovery code. As a last resort, deleting the app always clears every restriction immediately.
What kind of NFC tag do I need?
Any inexpensive NFC tag works — an NTAG213/215/216 sticker, disc, or keyfob. It doesn't need to be programmed; the app reads the tag's built-in ID. Avoid 125 kHz "RFID" tags, which aren't NFC.
Is my data private?
Yes. Everything stays on your device. No account, no tracking, nothing leaves your phone. See the privacy policy.