Notepad is a small and fast notetaking app for making notes, memos, or just any plain text content. Features:
* simple interface that most of the users find easy to use
* no limits on note's length or number of notes (of course there's a limit to phone's storage)
* creating and editing text notes
* importing notes from txt files, saving notes as txt files
* sharing notes with other apps (e.g. sending a note by email)
* notes widget allowing to quickly create or edit notes, working like post it notes (stick a memo to home screen)
* backup function for saving and loading notes from a backup file (zip file)
* app password lock
* color themes (including dark theme)
* note categories
* automatic note saving
* undo/redo changes in notes
* lines in background, numbered lines in a note
* technical support
* search function that can quickly find text in notes
* unlock app with biometrics (e.g. fingerprint or face recognition)
It may be obvious, but notes in the app can be used in many ways. For example as a to do list to increase productivity. A sort of digital planner to store shopping list or to organize the day. Notes can be put on the home screen as reminders. Each task could be stored in a seperate note or one big todo note could be used.
** Important **
Please remember to make a backup copy of notes before formatting a phone or buying a new phone. Since the 1.7.0 version the app will also use phone's device copy, if it's turned on in the device's and the app's settings.
* Why do I advise to not install the app on an SD card?
I follow the official advice to block installing on an SD card apps that use widgets. This app uses widgets, which are like icons for the notes, and can be placed on a phone's home screen (for example).
If you have any additional questions, just contact me by email: notepad.free@outlook.com .
Thank you.
Arek
Update 1.32.0:
+ improves app performance
Please email me at notepad.free@outlook.com in case of any issues/questions regarding the app.
Update 1.29.0:
+ small adjustments for Android 13
Please email me at notepad.free@outlook.com in case of any issues/questions regarding the app.
Update 1.29.0:
+ small adjustments for Android 13
Please email me at notepad.free@outlook.com in case of any issues/questions regarding the app.
Update 1.25.0:
+ fixes (some) issues and slowdowns
Please email me at notepad.free@outlook.com in case of any issues/questions regarding the app.
Some users reported that cursor started to jump to bottom of the screen after last system update. It's caused by Sa**u*g's keyboard. It can be fixed by disabling the notepad app on the list in settings: Settings > General management > Sa**u*g keyboard settings > Suggest text corrections > Manage apps. Please email me at notepad.free@outlook.com in case of any questions.
Update 1.24.0:
+ adds first few formatting functions
+ faster app start
Update 1.23.1:
+ fixed "Untitled" notes
+ small bug fixes
Please check the in-app "Help" screen or email me at notepad.free@outlook.com for help.
Update 1.22.0:
+ biometrics check (e.g. fingerprint or face recognition)
+ fixed rare crash on Android 8.x
Please check the in-app "Help" screen or email me at notepad.free@outlook.com for help.
Update 1.21.2:
+ easier password removal
+ character count (in "Show info" dialog)
+ new translations
Some Samsung users reported issues with "cursor jumping up and down" or text disappearing by itself after update to Android 12. The issue is caused by Grammarly - latest addition to Samsung keyboard. To fix it disable Grammarly in keyboard's settings. Please check the in-app "Help" screen or email me at notepad.free@outlook.com for help.
Update 1.19.0:
+ adds search on note edit screen
Some Samsung users reported issues with "cursor jumping up and down" or text disappearing by itself after update to Android 12. The issue is caused by Grammarly - latest addition to Samsung keyboard. To fix it disable Grammarly in keyboard's settings. Please check the in-app "Help" screen or email me at notepad.free@outlook.com for help.
The latest update:
+ adds simple note information window (e.g. words count)
+ improves speed of saving and loading backup copy files
+ fixes a bug which could cause saving damaged backup copy files on Google Drive
The latest update:
+ adds simple note information window (e.g. words count)
+ improves speed of saving and loading backup copy files
+ fixes a bug which could cause saving damaged backup copy files on Google Drive
Release 1.17.0:
- adds optional "read mode" in which notes can't be changed
- adds option to disable screen sleep on note screen
There are reports about crashes in various apps, including this one. It is caused by WebView, a system component. Google already released a fix.
To fix it: find "WebView" in the Play Store app and update it. If it's not possible, then update Google Chrome app.
Please contact me by email notepad.free@outlook.com in case of any questions.
Release 1.16.0:
+ sorting by note creation time
+ custom order of categories
+ color themes fixes (scrollbar, menu buttons)
Release 1.15.1 fixes crashes on startup that are present on some Samsung and Pixel devices.
Next update with new features is almost ready, but this update with the fix needs to be available sooner.
Release 1.15.0:
+ adds new color themes
+ fixes various small issues
Release 1.14.0:
+ adds "Trash"
+ adds note categories (folders)
Release 1.11.0:
+ adds new "Help" page
+ backup copy can be saved to any folder
+ reset password function
Release 1.10.0:
+ adds import/export functions
+ adds optional lines drawn in background
Version 1.3.4:
* bug fixes (e.g. crash on startup)
I'm waiting for any comments or bug reports at notepad.free@outlook.com.
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