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NoteSR - Encrypted Notes

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Secure offline notes with AES-256 encryption and encrypted file attachments.

Version
5.5.0
Size
35.7 MB
Updated
Jul 10, 2026
Get from Download APK (v5.5.0)
Signing certificate on record

About this app

NoteSR is a privacy-first, offline note app that keeps your data on your device.

Create text notes, attach files, and open attachments directly in the app, all protected with AES-256 encryption. No account, no cloud sync, and no tracking.

• Encrypted local storage for notes and attachments

• Fully offline usage (no internet required)

• Built-in viewer for common file types

• Encrypted export/import for backup and restore

• Simple, minimal interface focused on privacy

NoteSR is designed for people who want secure personal notes, journals, and sensitive files without giving up control of their data.

Licensed under MIT, by zHd4.

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What's New in v5.5.0

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • Improvements:
  • • Improved notes and files navigation
  • • Added warning dialog for unsaved notes
  • • Added markdown support for open note activity
  • • Some internal/intermediate improvements

Version history

v5.5.0Latest
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Jul 10, 2026 · 35.7 MB · Android API 2936 · code 62

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • Improvements:
  • • Improved notes and files navigation
  • • Added warning dialog for unsaved notes
  • • Added markdown support for open note activity
  • • Some internal/intermediate improvements
FOREGROUND_SERVICEFOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNCREAD_EXTERNAL_STORAGEREORDER_TASKSapp.notesr.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

SHA-256 9d9fe8688f0070d68703fb2c2862d8abd0b7b8662a45a84bd972eb8b7f1402ee

v5.4.0
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May 11, 2026 · 35.4 MB · Android API 2936 · code 61

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • Improvements:
  • • Enhanced data safety with a new transactional system that prevents data loss or corruption if the app is closed or crashes during important tasks.
  • • Improved file handling by adopting the standard Android system file picker for all backup and import operations.
  • • Reduced app requirements by removing unnecessary network-related permissions.
  • • Significant boost in overall app stability through a complete overhaul of how background services are managed.
  • Bug Fixes:
FOREGROUND_SERVICEFOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNCREAD_EXTERNAL_STORAGEREORDER_TASKSapp.notesr.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

SHA-256 9ee2e116a038408ce567b74cef0346e78d30ba3aab51aee3657de9fe31ea62c1

v5.3.7
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Apr 19, 2026 · 35.4 MB · Android API 2936 · code 60

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • Improvements:
  • • Improved the reliability of the secure file erasure feature, especially for large files and complex folder structures.
  • • Optimized background processes like data import, export, and migration for better stability.
  • • Internal optimizations to improve overall app performance and stability.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • • Fixed a crash that occurred when returning to the app after it was closed by the system in the background to save memory.
FOREGROUND_SERVICEFOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNCREORDER_TASKSACCESS_NETWORK_STATEapp.notesr.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

SHA-256 3d3afadebd743d1b6fb9aaabcc5ec6307c72a7cd88bea20ef5ca6a9427a5faab

Will it run on your device?

CompatibilityLikely to run

74%

  • Targets newer Android builds, so legacy devices may be excluded.
  • Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
  • Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
What changed in this release
Size delta
+0.3 MB
Added permissions
None
Removed permissions
None

Installation Guide

1

Open Settings on your Android device

2

Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)

3

Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager

4

Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder

5

Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete

6

Launch the app from your home screen

Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.

How to install this safely

How to verify the file you downloaded

Before you install anything, confirm the file is the one described here. On a computer, run shasum -a 256 your-download.apk (macOS or Linux) or certutil -hashfile your-download.apk SHA256 (Windows), then compare the output character-for-character with the SHA-256 on this page. If a single character differs, the file is not the build we recorded — delete it.

What the signing certificate proves

Every Android app is signed with a private key that only its developer holds. The fingerprint on this page is a hash of the matching public certificate, and it proves continuity rather than identity: it tells you a build came from whoever signed the earlier ones. Android enforces this at install time — if a package claiming to be app.notesr is signed with a different key, the system will refuse to install it over your existing copy. A fingerprint that changes between releases is worth pausing on, because a repackaged app that has been modified by someone else cannot keep the original signature.

How to roll back to an earlier version

If the current release misbehaves, 5.4.0 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall NoteSR - Encrypted Notes first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.

Why we list sources instead of hosting everything

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Get NoteSR - Encrypted Notes

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Source code

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The upstream repository this build is compiled from.

We check legality and signature continuity, but device behaviour still varies. Install at your own discretion.

App Information

Developer
F-Droid
Category
Productivity
Android
10+
Architectures
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Version
5.5.0 (code 62)
Size
35.7 MB
Updated
Jul 10, 2026
Package name
app.notesr

Security Verification

File integrity
SHA-256 recorded
Signing certificate
Fingerprint on record
Official source
Download APK (v5.5.0)

We record provenance; we do not run malware scans. Verify the hash yourself before installing.

SHA-256 Hash

9d9fe8688f0070d68703fb2c2862d8abd0b7b8662a45a84bd972eb8b7f1402ee

Signing certificate

34ad32410ddcb2d13876577fe156e7cd4a240c089b5ae9a2a051cd151dcede58

Permissions Required

FOREGROUND_SERVICE
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
REORDER_TASKS
app.notesr.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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