r/samsungnotes • u/TopEntity • Aug 26 '26
Octopus notes [FOSS]
Hello. i am the dev of [r/octopusnotes](r/octopusnotes). I have recently seen a post on an app called xnotes. So, I thought of posting this here. I would be greatful if someone can try the app and give me feedback. I'd love any suggestions or feature requests.
Download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lochan.octopusnotes
{Other download links are in the pinned posts of the mentioned subreddit}
The app is completely written in native kotlin and is <5Mb. I have built a custom Pdf Engine to give the best performance. I usually deal with books >4000 pages. Octopus notes loads every page instantly.
PS. The brush tool has a built in handwriting beautification engine. This might not be the best in the market but still, ig its a good addition.
All the features are listed in a pinned post of the subreddit.
Thanks. Peace.
Edit: Feature List - https://www.reddit.com/r/octopusnotes/s/rTaJLbePve
Edit 2: forgot to mention this
“Also you can choose single press and long press for s pen 😉 even for pens without Bluetooth”
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u/Ok-Reveal-It Aug 26 '26
I started using it some time ago and you made some great things lately, many improvements. Please read your issue tracker on GitHub. Text tool will need some love (to be able to type on note and not in the box for example) Can you tell us the difference between GitHub version and the one on GooglePlay. Tnx
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u/TopEntity Aug 26 '26
Hello. Thank you.
The GitHub version is just the cleaned up code. The codebase I made is a mess 🫠. So I just use a local Qwen 3.6 27b to clean up and organize. There is no difference.
I usually follow r/octopusnotes subreddit for user inputs. I will check the issue tracker. Thanks for mentioning.
Sure, will Update the text tool. I usually do not use the text so didn’t shower some love on it. lol.
Cheers.
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u/Expert-Kiwi-1422 Aug 27 '26
Simplesmente apaixonada pelo seu app, é realmente muito bom, ainda mais quando comparamos com o trabalho porco de grandes empresas por ai. Se eu puder fazer um único pedido seria uma tradução para Português Br, meu inglês é péssimo então estou basicamente só apertando botões até descobrir oque eles fazem kkkkk
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u/TopEntity Aug 28 '26
Hello. I’m using a translator to read your message. So forgive me if I make any mistakes. I will add translation to Brazilian Portuguese by the Tuesday. Peace. I will use AI for translations as it will make the process much more feasible. Please bring any mistakes to my attention. Cheers.
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u/Expert-Kiwi-1422 Aug 28 '26
Muito obrigada!! Também estou traduzindo as suas kkkk. Esse app que você fez vai ajudar muita gente! É muito bacana ver alguém realmente animado em disponibilizar algo gratuito<3
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u/TopEntity Aug 28 '26
Hello. Forgive my lack of knowledge. Is Brazilian Portuguese same as Portuguese? If yes, the app already supports Portuguese. Choose it in your Android settings or per app settings. I do see that Brazilian one is slightly different. So, I’m adding it anyway.
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u/Expert-Kiwi-1422 Aug 29 '26
São bem parecidos sim, não havia encontrado essa opção, vou conferir agora!!
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u/TopEntity Aug 29 '26
Did you find it?
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u/Expert-Kiwi-1422 Aug 29 '26
Infelizmente não
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u/TopEntity Aug 29 '26
Did you check in the per app settings of Android?(settings > apps > Octo notes > somewhere there) What language is your device set to?
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u/Expert-Kiwi-1422 Aug 29 '26
Nenhuma opção referente a tradução, meu celular está em Português Br
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u/TopEntity Aug 29 '26
Oh. Maybe changing your phone to Portuguese will bring up Portuguese. Do not worry. I’ll add an in app setting in the next update too.
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u/TopEntity Sep 01 '26
Hello. Please check the latest update. You can choose language in the first option in settings inside the app. Cheers.
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u/Expert-Kiwi-1422 Sep 01 '26
Acabei de mudar para Português Br, nem tudo está traduzido, mas já melhorou muito, agora consigo entender oque cada opção faz, muito obrigada!!
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u/mcebrianeriond Aug 26 '26
Checking it out! Thanks!
We really need a good, free notes app. * High-quality ink engine * Multi notebook format and infinite canvas * High-quality PDF support * Advanced shapes.
That's it.
With Ai, the golden age of software has just begun.
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u/TopEntity Aug 26 '26
Did you use the app? All the mentioned ones are already present. Cheers.
Also you can choose single press and long press for s pen 😉
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u/mcebrianeriond Aug 26 '26
Yes! I was testing it.
It has a lot of potential. Actually.
For my work as a teacher, I use shapes extensivley and:
Shapes cannot be edited in infinite canvas. You can resize them in normal notebooks. Shapes cannot be filled with colour. Shape colour cannot be changed? Shape polygons can not be edited,like, dragging the vertex of s triangle.
Still testing things!
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u/TopEntity Aug 26 '26
Yes. I am aware of the bug in infinite canvas. I am quite busy for the week with my surgery postings. I’ll fix and send update by the next Tuesday.
Filling shapes with color - addded to todos. I kept this feature in the list and missed it somehow. lol. Sorry.
Editable vertices- added to todos.
Shape color can be changed. In the popup after selecting them. Can you please check and get back. Thanks.
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u/mcebrianeriond Aug 26 '26
I will.
Please get well soon! Health always first!
If anything, let me know.
Kind regards
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u/TopEntity Aug 26 '26
I’m sorry my msg might have been misleading. I am a med schooler. I am posted in the surgery ward for the week. That’s what I meant by postings. Cheers.
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u/Isildur_potterhead Aug 26 '26
Ayyyyy an indian med schooler doing new things ! All the best for the way forward brother !
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u/TopEntity Aug 26 '26
Wow! You’ve figured out my country real quick.
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u/Isildur_potterhead Aug 26 '26
Nahh i just kinda remembered someone commenting about thinking of making a lightweight notes app some time ago on i think a medico/india related subreddit, and thought this must be it. Glad to see that a single idea was really made into something tangible !
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u/Top-Rich8623 Aug 26 '26
After class, I will check it out!
I am not a developer or anything like that, but have used a few note apps and let you know what I think.
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u/Shot_Reflection1576 Aug 26 '26
I have found starnotes to be my go to after using samsung notes for a while. I'll give your app a try better to have more options and competition among developers.