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Samsung Notes alternative? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Key features:

PDF annotation
S-pen/stylus support
Sync (preferably NOT just via Nextcloud...looking at you, Saber)
Handwriting recognition is a plus, but not required

As mention above, Saber fits the criteria well, but I don't use Nextcloud and that is the only sync available in that app (unless something has changed in the last couple of weeks). I have a Galaxy phone and tablet that both support S-pen and Samsung Notes is excellent, and free, but they're not exactly privacy concious, so I'm looking elsewhere. I had considered the Excalidraw plugin for Obsidian, but I'm not sure if that works on the Android version of the app.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I would love to find an alternative that can automatically start on the lock screen as soon as I pull the pen out.

I have a s23 ultra and that's such a handy feature

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

That's a system level integration! Someone have to make an app with root or shizuku api

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Agreed, I'm on a Note10+ and I love that feature. I'd setting for being able to add 3rd party app shortcuts to the little side bar thing....not sure what that's called, but it pops up when you pull the S Pen out. That wouldn't replace the screen off function, but would be a step in the right direction.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You can add apps to that pop up sidebar on s23

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

ah geez, you can on mine too. I just didn't scroll down far enough. All I saw were the Samsung specific shortcuts!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well then you're good to go

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, now I just need to find a privacy conscious alternative to Samsung Notes! ;)

I may have to give up on my Nextcloud hate and run Saber. It really is a great app. Just a shame to tie it to only one service.