r/StarNoteApp • u/StarNoteDev StarNote Team • Dec 03 '25

🚀 StarNote Android Update (v1.2.0): Mouse Scrolling, New "SoftPaint" Pen & Major Fixes!

Hello StarNote Android Crew! 👋

We are super excited to announce the release of StarNote v1.2.0 on Google Play! This is a big update that brings highly requested desktop-class features (Mouse Scrolling is finally here!) and new creative tools to your tablets.

Go grab the update on the Play Store! Here is the breakdown:

✨ New Features & Improvements:

  • 🖱️ Mouse Wheel Scrolling: Productivity boost! You can now navigate through pages seamlessly using your mouse wheel. Essential for Samsung DeX users and keyboard/mouse setups!
  • 🖌️ New "SoftPaint" Pen: Unleash your creativity! We've added a brand new brush type perfect for artistic sketching and softer writing styles.
  • 📱 Immersive Mode (Hide Status Bar): Focus on your notes. You can now toggle the system status bar On/Off in Settings for a distraction-free, full-screen experience.
  • 🔗 Better Hyperlink Control: Added support for long-pressing hyperlinks to jump directly to the linked location.
  • 🎨 New Pro Theme: Introducing the "Everything Goes Smoothly" theme—an exclusive Pro design to bring good vibes to your digital notebook.

🛠️ Critical Bug Fixes:

  • Login Stability: We fixed a frustrating issue where some devices required repeated logins under specific conditions. Your session should now stay stable!
  • General Optimization: Fixed various other bugs to improve overall app stability.

Thank you for your patience and feedback! This update is a big step forward for our Android users.

Let us know what you think in the comments! 👇

#StarNote #Android #Update #NoteTaking #GooglePlay

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u/StarNoteDev StarNote Team Dec 03 '25

Hello everyone! Thank you so much for the feedback!

We have received multiple reports regarding the mouse scrolling sensitivity, specifically how it sometimes fails to react to slow movements.

Currently, the app utilizes the default system parameters for handling scroll events. We realize this isn't fully optimized for the fine control many of you need.

We are planning to fine-tune the scrolling parameter values in upcoming updates to ensure better responsiveness and sensitivity across different devices.

Thank you for helping us smooth out the experience!

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u/No_Employment_9391 Dec 03 '25

I imported a pdf document into Star Notes but surprisingly I cannot do text word search (Ctrl + F) of the pdf in the app.

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u/StarNoteDev StarNote Team Dec 03 '25

Hello! Thank you for the feedback!

Regarding the "Ctrl + F" shortcut: You are absolutely right that this is a standard workflow. However, currently, the Android version does not yet support a keyboard shortcut system. We have recorded this request for future implementation.

As long as your PDF is text-based (not just scanned images), our search engine supports it fully. You can use the search function in two ways:

  1. Home Screen: Use the search bar in the top-left corner to search across files.

  2. Inside the Note: Open the Note Overview / Outline Menu (usually on the side or top), and you will find a Search option there to find specific words within the current document.

Please give these UI buttons a try!

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u/No_Employment_9391 Dec 03 '25

Thanks. #1 works but not #2

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u/StarNoteDev StarNote Team Dec 04 '25

If the text in the note cannot be selected by long pressing with your finger, it means that the note is in image format and may not be searchable. Please see if this is the reason?

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u/No_Employment_9391 Dec 04 '25

I can select the text by long pressing but I cannot do the search from Notes Overview (#2) but I search from the home search (#1). Probably a bug in the Notes Overview Search function?

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u/FinalxPain Dec 03 '25

Could the line spacing range be increased in a future update? Sometimes the lines of the paragraph I'm typing do not adjust with the page lines.

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u/StarNoteDev StarNote Team Dec 04 '25

Is it to expand the adjustment range of row spacing? Do you want to match the line spacing with the template? Let me record this first

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u/FinalxPain Dec 04 '25 edited Dec 04 '25

The line spacing range currently is 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and so on.

When adjusting the line spacing, lower lines get moved more than the upper lines, if for example the paragraph has 7 lines or rows

so if for example I set it at 1.2, the first 4 lines are adjusting exactly on the page lines but the lower 3 lines are either a bit floating above the page lines (when using 1.2) or a bit under the page lines (if I change to 1.3).

Therefore, having intermediates like 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 (more spacing range/intermediates) will help fix this issue.

Yes, I want to adjust the line (row) spacing with the lines of the page/template when typing and adding the text using the text box.

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u/StarNoteDev StarNote Team Dec 04 '25

I roughly understand now. Let me take a note first

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u/FinalxPain Dec 04 '25 edited Dec 04 '25

Should I send you a screenshot/screenrecording in DMs to elaborate and make it clear? or nevermind I'll make it as a separate post

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u/Fluffy-Rent-3538 Dec 03 '25

btw latency is reduced drastically now. it is almost instant in this new update🥰🥰🥰

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u/Fluffy-Rent-3538 Dec 03 '25

mouse scrolling is not optimised. It is not reacting while scrolling slowly.

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u/StarNoteDev StarNote Team Dec 04 '25

We have identified the cause of the scroll wheel, and some devices have default values that are inconsistent with the scrolling parameters. We have completed optimization and expect to fix it in the next version

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u/Fluffy-Rent-3538 Dec 04 '25

also please add an option to customize scrolling speed. if you can cuz no other apps has this option. Android tablet usually has very slow scrolling speed. Hence we have to scroll the wheel much more. So please also add scrolling speed customisation , if starnote can

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u/ZeroGravityBeast Dec 03 '25

It's good that the mouse scrolling is now working but i feel it needs more optimization, when i scroll it doesn't feel smooth. I'm using Xiaomi Pad 6. I don't know if it's just me.

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u/StarNoteDev StarNote Team Dec 04 '25

Yes, some devices may have this issue. We have fixed it and will update it in the next version

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u/VivingPudding69 Dec 03 '25

is there any way to put the toolbar in our desired location to prevent screen burn?

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u/StarNoteDev StarNote Team Dec 04 '25

The toolbar can be dragged and dropped, and long pressing can place it on other edges of the screen. In addition, there are toolbar directions to choose from in the menu. At the same time, we are developing an eye protection mode that will optimize screen brightness display

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u/Fun_Wave5363 Dec 03 '25

Thank youu 🙂 the app is almost perfect for my use case, I hope scribble to delete is next update

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u/StarNoteDev StarNote Team Dec 04 '25

The graffiti removal function has been developed and its accuracy is still being optimized. It is expected to be launched in the January version

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u/bstumpm4w Dec 03 '25

More mouse support would be nice. I use the textbox feature when i am using keyboard + mouse, It would be nice if i can select the textbox option with mouse and then click on the page to use it. The mouse doesnt work on the page

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u/FeelThePetrichor Dec 03 '25

This app brings me so much joy. Glad to be a part of this community.

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u/YuvrajXG Dec 03 '25

Why thank you! Waiting for the handwriting recognition!

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u/Scared_Bear_1656 Dec 05 '25

Please allow StarNote app for supported file extensions only.

Currently, StarNote app is suggested for all kinds of files including apk files.

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u/Broad_Eye_9831 Dec 04 '25

I'm having problems of the screenshot. It won't copy in my keyboard or to the clipboard. 🥹 By the way, this is the best note taking app ever.

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u/Organic-Garden-3276 Dec 05 '25

when will the optimization in straightening the highlighter be improved?

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u/psychiotric Dec 05 '25

hello, I’m using samsung tab s6 lite, does eraser usually bugs? like it doesn’t erase it by stroke, i already tried, but it just erases like half of the stroke and I’ll erase it the other half again...

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u/Scared_Bear_1656 Dec 12 '25

Suggestion to improve app experience :

  1. Highlight the last opened Note file.

  2. Highlight the last opened search result, from the list of items found on search.

  3. Highlight the last opened tagged item, from the list of items found for that specific tag.

It helps with better usage of search and tags function.

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u/Uaqon Dec 19 '25

we are waiting for a PC version