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Nex Notes

Taking quick notes
New in version 1.9
1.9

- [New] Import/Export database
- [Update] Theme improvements
- [Update] New and updated translations
- [Update] Support for Android 15/16
- [Fix] Search results issue fixed

https://github.com/Swatian/nexnotes/releases
A simple and free native Android app for taking notes.

# Features

- Free and open source
- Topics for easy management
- Biometric lock
- Localized
- Search by title, content and topic
- Light/dark theme (follows system)
- Markdown support
- & more...

Source code: https://github.com/Swatian/nexnotes
Developer: https://mastodon.social/@mmarif

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.9 (19) suggested Added on Jul 11, 2025

    This version requires Android 8.1 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • com.swatian.nexnotes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 6.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.8 (18) - Added on May 11, 2025

    This version requires Android 8.1 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • com.swatian.nexnotes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 6.5 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.7 (17) - Added on Oct 17, 2024

    This version requires Android 8.1 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • com.swatian.nexnotes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 6.5 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log