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Best App for Authors/ Note-taking

While doing my search for the perfect writing app. I realized that there arent too many quality apps in the Play store for pepole who want to write or take notes. But I did come across an incredible app after months and months of search. Its called xWriter.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epsilonmobile.xwriter
Although it does lack for some features like Syncing across devices using Dropbox or Google Drive, you can definitely export everything you write to either of these services. Moreover, there isnt a single app in the market which features Syncing. Evernote sucks to be very honest. Its paid version is extremely pricey and I dont like the clunky interface.
xWriter does have a free version with limited features, but I found that my 3 bucks were totally worth it. I would say anyone who is looking for a decent app for Writing or taking Notes, this is it.

I use quickoffice for school and evernote for notes.
Evernote is free and has all your syncing needs with an outstanding ui
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I discovered hovernote this week, sorry no link on mobile. Search it out on the market. Absolutely amazing to be able to multitask and have a note hover above any other app as a move able window
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I use Asus Supernote. Handwriting recognition is good. Works great with a stylus also.
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Try handy note...
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Try Hovernote in playstore. Its a note taking "hover" app that allows you to share notes with evernote, dropbox, Drive etc

I am using FreeNote and i think its perfect and it is free It has export functions (like export to *.pdf), the ability to take handwritten notes or handmade pictures (i hope you know what i mean^^) and a widget which shows the latest taken note. All in all i would say it's like S Memo on the Galaxy Note but for everyone.

Try out Handrite. It is the east I've seen on Android. The developer is also really quick to respond to requests.
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do any of these apps allow for in line drawing (of graphs, etc) .
i really like supernote, but the scribble function shrinks the 'scribble' to text size

I really like freenote, I've used asus supernote on the transformer and enjoyed it, but never liked how you could only export PDF's one page at a time and u couldnt see the full menubar on the N7 without a DPI change. Attached are some of my notes so far in class (only been to a couple days of classes). batch export so i can create multiple "notebooks" when i export as well as categorize the pages by classes. Also allows in note drawings and sound recorder but i havent tried out the sound recorder yet. Im still finding out new features, so the attached notes may have inconsistent stroke sizes while i figure out which one looks the best for me.
Still trying to get used to the new environment of freenote, but i really like it out of all the ones ive tried for the nexus 7

hpanimalpak said:
I really like freenote, I've used asus supernote on the transformer and enjoyed it, but never liked how you could only export PDF's one page at a time and u couldnt see the full menubar on the N7 without a DPI change. Attached are some of my notes so far in class (only been to a couple days of classes). batch export so i can create multiple "notebooks" when i export as well as categorize the pages by classes. Also allows in note drawings and sound recorder but i havent tried out the sound recorder yet. Im still finding out new features, so the attached notes may have inconsistent stroke sizes while i figure out which one looks the best for me.
in comparison the jpg labeled ASUS is from my TF101 (transformer) using supernote, the picture doesn't do the app justice, it was a lot more legible in the app.
Still trying to get used to the new environment of freenote, but i really like it out of all the ones ive tried for the nexus 7
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What stylus do you use to make notes
Looks pretty impressive
I used many note apps but feeenotepro in galaxy note is the best
Galaxy Note @ mobile

im using a targus stylus atm, its nothing special to be honest. not the best stylus ive used or the worst, but it gets the job done

hpanimalpak said:
im using a targus stylus atm, its nothing special to be honest. not the best stylus ive used or the worst, but it gets the job done
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Sorry being off topic. Any good stylus suggestions. Searched around and I think I am going to order elango
Galaxy Note @ mobile

Taking appointments with S Planner + S pen :

Hello, one of the main reason I have of buying the Note 2 is that I want to ditch my paper planner, I'd want to be able to open S Planner / Calendar (or another app) and write in the time slots of each days my appointments. However I've found that so far, we can only write with the s pen in monthly view, so that defeat the purpose of the spen for me. You have any idea - combo of apps, shortcuts, mods , on how to replace my paper planner with the note 2 for my appointments takings, like writing on day views or on the hour slots, or anything ? That would be the main point of uniqueness of the Note 2 for me.
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Fit Tight Planner
There is an app in the play store called "Fit Tight Planner" aimed directly at the Note 2.
I have not used it but sounds like what you need. It is a paid app though...2.99 I think.
Roger.

I just tried this app its $1.99 seems decent
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Google calendar issue?

hi peeps...
i have my note 2 n7100.. love it..
i have a question that will seem strange and stupid for most but its a serious issue for me...
i use the google calendar on my note 2, not the samsung app.... and everytime i change my starting week day to MONDAY after a couple of hours it changes to SUNDAY... i have my regional setting in the google calendar set to Zagreb +1 (time zone), Croatia... but still, it always changes to sunday which is very frustrating 4 me...
anyone? tnx in advance

anyone?

I don't use it but you may have to change it online first then change it in your phone.

g0tch said:
I don't use it but you may have to change it online first then change it in your phone.
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I did that, i changed on my desktop pc settings of my google calendar online and the one i share with my band and when i changed it on my note 2, it was correct for a couple of hours and after a while, again , sunday is set to be the beginning of a week, and i want monday, because thats how i've been using it and thats the beginning of the week in my country....

why the f... the did not fix the calendar on the gt n7100?? i want my starting day to be monday not sunday in the calendar... it sucks.. cant f... believe it represents such a problem for thw developers...
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Note Taking with the Note 8-Anyone doing it?

I am looking for a tablet that I can use for some note taking. I want something I can sync with my PC, and have notes always available to view.
My notes are typically 1/2 page to 1 full page, nothing more. Some small rough sketches.
Can anyone give me some real life examples of how the galaxy note 8 is helping them with note taking?
Thanks in advance
John

I use lecture notes. I timestamp my notebooks and sort them into relevant folders and tag them with keywords so that I can find the relevant notes instantly. Works pretty well so long as I keep some sort of consistency with the tagging indexes.
I use drop sync to upload all my notes to drop box so that I can view them in png format from any computer. Can't search by the index tags that way though so it isn't ideal. If I'm not accessing them from the Note 8 it's usually the Note 2 though.
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JOHNGAETANO said:
I am looking for a tablet that I can use for some note taking. I want something I can sync with my PC, and have notes always available to view.
My notes are typically 1/2 page to 1 full page, nothing more. Some small rough sketches.
Can anyone give me some real life examples of how the galaxy note 8 is helping them with note taking?
Thanks in advance
John
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Thats the reason why I bought the note this week. Will get back here in a few weeks time and share my findings.
Evernote seems at least a good solution to sync between PC and other devices.

Stylus Labs "Write" is another possible solution.
I use Stylus Labs Write on my Note 8, Note 10.1, ATIV 500T (Win 8 Convertible). It's a basic "word processor for handwritten text", that is quick and keeps up with my stylus - no lag.
Pros: Free, fast, saves files in .xml format (so if you save the file your're using in your cloud-sync app of choice, I use Dropbox), then you'll be synced across devices, and can open, and for me, most importantly, edit, any file you've created in the app on any device.
Con: Doesn't allow typed input - handwritten only.
I also use OneNote 2013 for longer documents (it automatically syncs itself to Skydrive), although the Android app doesn't allow you to write directly "on" the page -- you input into an input box and the Note 8 converts your handrwriting into typed text.
And I also will use the native S-Note app for when I need to quickly jot something down, say notes from an incoming phone call.
I'm not affiliated with the creators of any of these apps, just a user.
HTH,
crp

My work requires that I often take notes on the fly, and it's great never having to worry about keeping a pen and paper handy. My Note 8 is about the size of a steno pad, which is what I used to use for that purpose. It's small enough to be portable, but large enough that I can annotate PDFs, etc., especially in landscape. It comes with an okay program called S-Notes, which you can sync with your computer. But I prefer a third-party program called Lecture Notes, which is more customizable. You can also sync Lecture Notes with other devices via DropBox.

Does no one find it a bit awkward to write, because of your hand falling off the end of the bezel?
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+1 for Lecture Notes.
I need Project based note books for my job. I used to have a separate paper notebook for every project which was a pain when I was working on multiple projects simultaneously and running between multiple meetings. First I switched from paper to an iPad, then from the iPad to Lecture Notes on the Note 8. I write in it in landscape, but read my notes in Portrait. I was able to import my iPad notes as PDF, and just continue in Lecture Notes. I find the size to be just right. The iPad size is necessary with a capacitive screen, but with the S Pen, 8 inch works just as well and it is more portable. I only wish it had better battery life and no screen freezing issues (does not freeze while taking notes, only in other apps or while using the keyboard, which is why I only use the Note 8 at work, almost exclusively for taking notes). But it still works better than anything else I've tried so far, and I've been trying everything from the early Palm days... When the next version is released next year I will most likely upgrade to that, assuming it will have higher resolution or better battery life.
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crp62 said:
I use Stylus Labs Write on my Note 8, Note 10.1, ATIV 500T (Win 8 Convertible). It's a basic "word processor for handwritten text", that is quick and keeps up with my stylus - no lag.
Pros: Free, fast, saves files in .xml format (so if you save the file your're using in your cloud-sync app of choice, I use Dropbox), then you'll be synced across devices, and can open, and for me, most importantly, edit, any file you've created in the app on any device.
Con: Doesn't allow typed input - handwritten only.
I also use OneNote 2013 for longer documents (it automatically syncs itself to Skydrive), although the Android app doesn't allow you to write directly "on" the page -- you input into an input box and the Note 8 converts your handrwriting into typed text.
And I also will use the native S-Note app for when I need to quickly jot something down, say notes from an incoming phone call.
I'm not affiliated with the creators of any of these apps, just a user.
HTH,
crp
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Interesting combo! Questions:
1). From all the 3, WHICH ONE do you use the most for your main note taking apps that works well ACROSS the different platform?
2). Can you "scribble" on OneNote 2013 document? From the screenshot in Google Play, it seems you can.
3). I use a Mac and there is not OneNote 2013 native apps for OSX. However, I have been hearing about the FREE Web Office Apps from Microsoft (not Office 365), which comes with OneNote 2013. How does this work?

lanwarrior said:
Interesting combo! Questions:
1). From all the 3, WHICH ONE do you use the most for your main note taking apps that works well ACROSS the different platform?
2). Can you "scribble" on OneNote 2013 document? From the screenshot in Google Play, it seems you can.
3). I use a Mac and there is not OneNote 2013 native apps for OSX. However, I have been hearing about the FREE Web Office Apps from Microsoft (not Office 365), which comes with OneNote 2013. How does this work?
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1) Of the 3, the Stylus Labs Write product is the one that works "best" across all platforms. You "scribble" on the note directly in all versions of the product. I save the files in Dropbox, so when I sync Dropbox, I can open a note I've just created (on my Note 8) on my desktop and it looks exactly the same.
I like OneNote 2013 for handwritten notes, but, and this is a big but: the Android version of the product does NOT allow you to write directly on a note: a text input box (2 lines) pops up and you input there. That's not the case for the desktop app - you write directly on the note. Not a dealkiller for me, but something to be aware of, since you have to purchase the desktop app.
2) As for "scribbling in OneNote 2013, see 1).
3) Sorry, I can't help you there, I don't use the Web Office Apps, so I don't know how that would work.

Use it all the time 20 pages or more on average. For school. Works great for me this thing eliminated carrying any type of notebook imagine touting around 4 notebooks a day for class. Saves my back from getting tired I have 95 notes right now arranged into various class specific albums, I also,carry a. Mobile printer in case I need hard copies of anything. Best device for me hands down the note 8 weighs like what one lb. And my printer it's about the same so my backpack Is light light. Thanks Samsung
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JOHNGAETANO said:
I am looking for a tablet that I can use for some note taking. I want something I can sync with my PC, and have notes always available to view.
My notes are typically 1/2 page to 1 full page, nothing more. Some small rough sketches.
Can anyone give me some real life examples of how the galaxy note 8 is helping them with note taking?
Thanks in advance
John
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There are oodles of vids on YouTube using the various Note family of devices. Just name your app and there are vids on using it.
Here are a few vids from a user with a 10.1 using S-note but they still apply for any other GN device (all of her tips are using S-note):
General Note Taking
Real time note taking in class
LOTS of nice tips on S-note
Here is the demo video for Stylus Labs Write (which might become my fav overtime):
I really, really like this app. There are versions for several platforms plus the file format (HTML+SVG[vector graphics for your writing]) gives a nice degree of forward portability between apps. I have not tried altering the HTML then re-opening the file in Write. There are also threads for the app un. all of the GN forums here on XDA either started bythe developer or where he monitors to posts to support us users.
Then there is Lecture Notes which might have the most users of all, prolly more than the others combined. I like LN very much, however it is very customizable & hence can have a higher upfront learning curve. I suggest taking a very close look at it for the long term.
My recommendation to anyone new to taking notes with a stylus is use S-note and the other apps. This has a benefit of helping get a feel for the device. Then when you start to see features absent from S-note you are in a better position to evaluate other apps. But no matter what try several to learn which fit your style of note taking.
Have fun & good luck!

The bad thing with S-Notes is that a shape that has been automatically converted using the shape tool can no longer be moved within the note.
Makes using this feature useless.
I DO, however, really like the smooth writing in S-Notes.

I do all the time nearly every day. I mostly use S-note, but Write is gaining my attention more and more.
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[Q] S-Note App Previews MISSING??

used a Note II for over a year now
just upgraded today to the note 3, to discover that in the S Note app, when you create a new note, THERE"S NO PREVIEW!!!
before on the note 2, when you open the app, there's a grid style listing of all your notes, each one with a preview of its contents!
Very useful when you have almost a hundred notes!
I imported everything using my Samsung account, and EVERY note on the new note 3 phone has a "cover" over the notes!! no previews!
so when i open the app, im greeted by TONS of blue (or whatever color) boxes, making it nearly IMPOSSIBLE to find the note im looking for!
are there any other users out there that HEAVILY use the S-Note app that understand my frustration???
Searching Google is pointless... and i swear ive been thru EVERY setting trying to figure it out...
why would they CHANGE THIS???!?!
anyone know how to get the previews back??
I found that if i go into EACH note, I can create a preview, and have to re size a preview box, but that would take hours for all my notes, and still doesn't solve the problem of new notes defaulting to having a preview for the "cover"
I know there's that drag down thing to see a preview.. but once again, this defeats the purpose.. its gone from a super useful app, to not usable at all!!
I need to see a list / grid of previews when opening app up!
HELP!!!
any advice appreciated!
FYI im not looking for alternative apps - so I don't need suggestions to "stop using" Snote I know its a semi-crappy app.. but REALLY>>>?? common samsung!!!
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danpayton said:
used a Note II for over a year now
just upgraded today to the note 3, to discover that in the S Note app, when you create a new note, THERE"S NO PREVIEW!!!
before on the note 2, when you open the app, there's a grid style listing of all your notes, each one with a preview of its contents!
Very useful when you have almost a hundred notes!
I imported everything using my Samsung account, and EVERY note on the new note 3 phone has a "cover" over the notes!! no previews!
so when i open the app, im greeted by TONS of blue (or whatever color) boxes, making it nearly IMPOSSIBLE to find the note im looking for!
are there any other users out there that HEAVILY use the S-Note app that understand my frustration???
Searching Google is pointless... and i swear ive been thru EVERY setting trying to figure it out...
why would they CHANGE THIS???!?!
anyone know how to get the previews back??
I found that if i go into EACH note, I can create a preview, and have to re size a preview box, but that would take hours for all my notes, and still doesn't solve the problem of new notes defaulting to having a preview for the "cover"
I know there's that drag down thing to see a preview.. but once again, this defeats the purpose.. its gone from a super useful app, to not usable at all!!
I need to see a list / grid of previews when opening app up!
HELP!!!
any advice appreciated!
FYI im not looking for alternative apps - so I don't need suggestions to "stop using" Snote I know its a semi-crappy app.. but REALLY>>>?? common samsung!!!
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Use the S-pen and hover over them. It's not the best, but it works for me. don't think there's any settings to fix the app itself. Hope I helped.
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lilhectord said:
Use the S-pen and hover over them. It's not the best, but it works for me. don't think there's any settings to fix the app itself. Hope I helped.
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yea.. its not ideal, but thanks! I turned airview back on, and it least i can see something. thanks for the help!

I know I hope someone finds a way to fix it entirely! It's a shame when they have something great in previous devices but goof up in the newer ones. Let's just be patient, I bet a lot of people agree with this issue! I just saw no one was replying and I'd just give you an option
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danpayton said:
used a Note II for over a year now
just upgraded today to the note 3, to discover that in the S Note app, when you create a new note, THERE"S NO PREVIEW!!!
before on the note 2, when you open the app, there's a grid style listing of all your notes, each one with a preview of its contents!
Very useful when you have almost a hundred notes!
I imported everything using my Samsung account, and EVERY note on the new note 3 phone has a "cover" over the notes!! no previews!
so when i open the app, im greeted by TONS of blue (or whatever color) boxes, making it nearly IMPOSSIBLE to find the note im looking for!
are there any other users out there that HEAVILY use the S-Note app that understand my frustration???
Searching Google is pointless... and i swear ive been thru EVERY setting trying to figure it out...
why would they CHANGE THIS???!?!
anyone know how to get the previews back??
I found that if i go into EACH note, I can create a preview, and have to re size a preview box, but that would take hours for all my notes, and still doesn't solve the problem of new notes defaulting to having a preview for the "cover"
I know there's that drag down thing to see a preview.. but once again, this defeats the purpose.. its gone from a super useful app, to not usable at all!!
I need to see a list / grid of previews when opening app up!
HELP!!!
any advice appreciated!
FYI im not looking for alternative apps - so I don't need suggestions to "stop using" Snote I know its a semi-crappy app.. but REALLY>>>?? common samsung!!!
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This, along with losing text reflow in the stock browse, are two VERY big Note 3 letdowns.