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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 by F-Droid 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 by F-Droid 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 by F-Droid 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