Ein einfaches Notizbuch
About this app
A simple notebook for writing text without cloud connections without a database, no permissions needed.
It is open source. You can write, edit your notes, and you can hide your notes from prying eyes.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by Marcus Radisch.
What's New in v1.22
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Bug fix: Empty entries are now deleted when discarded
- Separated settings from the “About” menu
- Updated translations
- Added categories; names and colors can be freely chosen
- Any number of categories can be added per note
- Switch to storing notes in a database
Version history
Apr 8, 2026 · 4 MB · Android API 25–35 · code 30
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Bug fix: Empty entries are now deleted when discarded
- Separated settings from the “About” menu
- Updated translations
- Added categories; names and colors can be freely chosen
- Any number of categories can be added per note
- Switch to storing notes in a database
SHA-256 6809d5ed9af91a3f49e84c5af4825a9dcad6f611da8d4d2a332fced833509b6a
Aug 17, 2025 · 4.8 MB · Android API 25–35 · code 29
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- * Save button: only activated when the note has actually been changed
- * Read mode is now used correctly
- * Empty notes can now be discarded
- * Translators now have a clearer thank you section
- * Several bugs have been fixed
SHA-256 75f38f46e481ba6ebc3299eaf981e951f7e13193deb11a17b99bf728cbf90e60
Will it run on your device?
78%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.21 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Leafpad 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.
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Source code
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SHA-256 Hash
6809d5ed9af91a3f49e84c5af4825a9dcad6f611da8d4d2a332fced833509b6a
Signing certificate
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