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Simple Notes Sync

Notes & checklists with WebDAV sync to your own server
New in version 1.8.2
🔧 v1.8.2 — Stability & Polish (26 improvements)
• Improved sync reliability and error handling
• Fixed rare sync lock when interrupted
• Markdown sync now stable
• Better cross-device detection
• SSL certificates in release builds
• Checklists keep edits on app switch
• Smoother scrolling & drag
• Drag across separator stays active
• Auto-scroll, capitalization, Enter nav
• Better widget spacing

https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
Simple Notes Sync is a minimalist note-taking app with WebDAV sync and modern features.

Key Features:
• Text notes and checklists (tap-to-check, drag & drop, sorting)
• Grid and list view with note type indicators
• Homescreen widgets (quick-note, checklist with interactive checkboxes)
• Multi-device sync (phone, tablet, desktop)
• WebDAV sync with your own server (Nextcloud, ownCloud, etc.)
• Markdown export/import for desktop editors (Obsidian, VS Code)
• WiFi-only sync, VPN support, parallel downloads
• Configurable sync triggers: onSave, onResume, WiFi, periodic, boot
• Fully usable offline – no ads, no trackers

Privacy & Security:
• Your data stays with you – no cloud, no tracking libraries
• Support for self-signed SSL certificates
• Encrypted local backups

Synchronization:
• Parallel downloads (up to 5 simultaneous)
• Live sync progress with phase indicators
• Smart conflict resolution, server deletion detection
• Post-update changelog dialog

UI & Design:
• Modern Jetpack Compose interface
• Material Design 3, dynamic colors, dark mode
• Note & checklist sorting (title, date, type, alphabetical)

Multilingual:
• English and German, automatic detection, in-app language selector

Open Source under MIT License
Source code: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync
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Versions

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  • Version 1.8.2 (22) suggested Added on Feb 18, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • dev.dettmer.simplenotes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 4.9 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 1.8.1
    🛠️ v1.8.1 — CHECKLIST & SYNC FIXES

    • Fixed: Sort lost when reopening checklists
    • Fixed: Widget scroll on 3x2 size
    • Fixed: Toast on auto-sync & drag flicker
    • New: Widget checklists with sorting & separator
    • New: Checklist sorting in main preview
    • New: Auto-scroll on line wrap in editor
    • Improved: Sync rate-limiting & battery save
    • Improved: Toasts → unified Banner system
    • Improved: ProGuard for Widgets & Compose

    https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
  • Version 1.8.1 (21) - Added on Feb 13, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • dev.dettmer.simplenotes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 5.2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 1.8.0
    🎉 v1.8.0 — WIDGETS & UI POLISH

    • New: Home screen widgets with interactive checkboxes
    • New: Widget opacity & lock settings
    • New: Note sorting (date, title, type)
    • New: Parallel downloads (1-10 simultaneous)
    • Improved: Grid view as default layout
    • Improved: Sync settings reorganized into clear sections
    • Improved: Live sync progress with status indicators
    • More UI/UX improvements

    Full changelog:
    https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
  • Version 1.8.0 (20) - Added on Feb 11, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • dev.dettmer.simplenotes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 4.8 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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