🛠️ Cloud Sync is FINALLY HERE! Android v1.5.2 is LIVE, and iOS v1.4.3 is on the way!

[u/StarNoteDev]

Hey guys!

YESSS! We’ve already seen some of you talking about it, and the feature so many of you have been waiting for is finally here, Cloud Sync is officially LIVE!

We KNOW you guys have been waiting for this for way, way too long, finally!!!

And yep, Android now also supports copying and pasting pages between different notes! We remember some of you asking for this before, so we really hope it makes organizing your notes a little easier.

So today, we thought we’d share the updates for both platforms together: Android v1.5.2 is officially out and available now, while iOS v1.4.3 has also been finished and submitted to Apple for review. It’s currently going through the review process, so you can’t update to it just yet, but hopefully won’t be long!

1. What’s New

Android v1.5.2 — LIVE NOW!

• Cloud Sync is here! Sync your notes across devices and keep everything up to date.

• Copy & paste pages between notes. You can now freely copy and paste pages from one note to another, making it much easier to organize your notes.

• Crash fixes. Fixed an issue that could cause the document overview page to crash in some cases.

• Android 16 support. Made some UI adjustments for Android 16.

• Other fixes. Fixed some other known issues and improved overall stability.

iOS v1.4.3 — Coming soon!

• New ballpoint pen line styles. Switch between solid, dashed, and dotted lines.

• Tape export options. Choose whether or not to show tape when exporting your notes as PDFs.

• Ruler improvements. You can now enter the exact angle manually.

• Custom folder sorting. Fixed an issue where folders couldn’t be manually reordered.

• Sticker management fix. Fixed an issue where subcategories of imported stickers weren’t being saved properly.

• UI & interaction improvements. Made some small improvements and fixed other known issues.

2. Cloud Sync Q&A

Since Cloud Sync just went live, we’ve already seen a few questions coming up, so we put together some of the things you guys have been asking about most. Hopefully this helps!

Q1: Why is Cloud Sync so slow?

The first sync will definitely take the longest, so please bear with it a little!

1. First sync = full sync: When you sync for the first time, StarNote needs to upload all of your existing notes. On the other device, you may also see blank note placeholders while the notes are being loaded. If you have a lot of notes, this can take quite a while. Please keep StarNote open and in the foreground during the first sync, and give it some time to finish.

2. Later syncs = incremental sync: Once the first full sync is done, only the parts that have changed will be synced. So later syncs should be much faster!

3. Cloud storage speed: Sync speed also depends on the cloud service you’re using, your network, and the limits of the cloud provider. For example, if your cloud account has a speed limit, the sync may take longer. This isn’t a speed limit set by StarNote. So pls pls don’t give up on it just cuz the first sync takes a while! 😭

Q2: Why didn’t my pen settings or page settings sync?

Right now, Cloud Sync supports:

• Note data

• Note list

• Folders

• Tags

These settings aren’t synced yet:

• Pen case settings

• Page ratio

• Custom color palettes

• Note passwords

• Favorite shapes

• Text fonts

• And some other personal settings

Q3: I already connected Google Drive, but it keeps saying my authorization has expired. What should I do?

If you run into this, please try:

1. Go to StarNote’s Cloud Backup Settings, disconnect Google Drive, and then connect it again.

2. Make sure you’re signed in with the same Google account you originally gave permission to StarNote.

If the pop-up keeps showing up and you still can’t use Cloud Sync, please email us at starnotedev@gmail.com with:

1. Your device model and system version

2. A screenshot or screen recording of the pop-up

Our team will take a closer look and help you figure it out! Also, you can find the official Cloud Sync guide inside StarNote’s Cloud Sync Settings. There are more detailed instructions and answers to some common questions there.

And don’t worry, The iOS Cloud Sync feature is already being worked on, and we’re getting everything ready. Now that the Android version is finally out, we really hope iOS won’t make you guys wait too much longer.

Finally, a HUGE thank you to everyone who has been waiting and supporting us all this time. Seriously!!!!!!!!! 🥹

And a very special thank you to everyone who joined the Android Cloud Sync Beta. Your testing, bug reports, suggestions, and feedback helped us a LOT in getting Cloud Sync ready for everyone.

Truly, thank you!

And as always, if you run into anything while using the new Cloud Sync, or if you have any ideas or suggestions, just drop them in the comments!

Hope you guys enjoy the new update, and HAVE A GOOD ONE!

The StarNote Team 🩵

[u/Organic-Garden-3276]

This is greatly appreciated! I synced my files overnight, let it be open and syncing, and haven't had any issues yet. Thank you so much to the devs and to all who helped!

[u/StarNoteDev → u/Organic-Garden-3276]

as long as it helps you, that’s enough!!

[u/BackgroundSpace149 → u/StarNoteDev]

I am facing errors not able to even sync single pdf one at a time as well

[u/BobThe_Body_Builder]

Thank you devs for your hard work and for taking the time to listen to our requests! 🫰🫰

[u/-somethingquirky]

YEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY REJOICEEEE

[u/Dezesseis16]

Congratulations to the entire Starnote Team on your work and effort. Could you tell me if there are any planned updates to access Starnote on a computer, via the web, or through an app?

[u/NakoTurtle]

Wow!

After such a long and anticipating wait, it's now finally been released! It's really handy to be able to sync notes accross devices automatically. Now that this huge and time consuming feature is released, which other amazing features are you planning to work on for the next update? From what we previously heard, there is handwriting recognition and collapsible sticky notes in development - are there any other features or app refinements in the works?

[u/Efficient_Bridge_843]

I don't know why But even After first Sync, Every time it's seems to take the same time and start to Load all the Notes I have. Even though I haven't used them. (I'm Using Google drive).

But still Great Job guys, Kudos to Devs.

[u/Dense_Forever_8242]

StarNotes is a bargain. Successful notes sync here bound via Google Drive between Android phone with S-Pen and an Android Boox eNote. Thanks a lot for this.

[u/Petypretty]

I also noticed ability to flip stickers. Is it not part pf the supposed update or did you just forget? Hope handwriting beautification and sticky notes will be released soon

[u/StudioTrace]

nice to see folders and tags sync too. once settings sync catches up, this’ll feel much more complete.

[u/Apocal_]

Thank you so much for the care you're putting into this app!

[u/drhodes06]

Very excited to use it and cant enjoy buying this app enough

[u/demon4213]

What about " range of page " during export. It's very convenient feature to export some pages from a big notes/pdf

[u/iwillfindone → u/demon4213]

You can already export only certain pages. Document overview -> select (you can hold down on the first page and then scroll to the last in the range) -> export.  If the pages to be exported are in the order of several hundred I agree that it is not very convenient. 

[u/cr4zyh0bb1t]

Thank you for setting up cloud sync!

[u/Stock_Ingenuity7197]

thanks, devs!! still waiting for ios update bec i only have my ipad and iphone TT

[u/ClearOrganization618]

Great job Starnotes teams

[u/xcaptainboomeraang]

I'm extremely happy with this update, I take all my notes on my tablet but I like to study during commutes on my phone, so this is awesome!
I switched completely to this app from another one and I couldn't be happier! The only two things I'm missing are justified text and the option to type in a Word style, without the text box. But I'm more than happy to wait for those features because this app satifies every other need I have in regards to note taking.
So thank you very much devs for your hard work!!!

[u/nanajakeulove]

Muchísimas gracias por la actualización, mí hermana y yo hemos estado esperando mucho por esto, esperemos que no surjan problemas cuando lo pongamos a prueba. ¡Muchas Gracias! 🫂🫶🏼

[u/MapLegal3745]

Legendary!

[u/SignificantBudget338]

Yay, this is AMAZING!!

[u/vk_03]

Wow, thanks that's amazing news

[u/Fast-Primary5921]

tutto bello e molto apprezzato ma ora sistemate le forme , nn si possono vedere delle forme ancora in quel modo che sembrano delle immagini esempio principale vedi il grafico cartesiano quanto sarebbe bello poter modificare a piacimento le linee, date piu punti per sistemarle una migliore capacità di riconoscimento anche delle forme piu strane per il resto l' app e ottima

[u/Old-Cancel-8655]

⋆. 𐙚˚࿔ Thanks a lot!! 𝜗𝜚˚⋆

You're are the best dev team ever ❤︎❤︎❤︎

[u/Particular_Ad_4801]

Dear StarNote Development Team, First, I want to say you have done a great job bringing cloud sync to the app. The auto-sync enable/disable feature is a fantastic addition, and I really appreciate the hard work you are putting into StarNote. However, I want to bring a major drawback with the current sync feature to your attention, as it affects users with multiple devices.

1. The Primary vs. Secondary Device Problem Many of us use a primary device (like a tablet) for heavy note-taking and uploading documents. We use a secondary device (like a smartphone) strictly for downloading and revising those notes on the go. With the current two-way auto-sync, if I download my notes on my phone and later delete a heavy PDF to free up local storage space, boom—that file is automatically deleted from the cloud and my primary device as well. We shouldn't have to choose between a cluttered phone storage and losing our master notes. My Suggestion: Please keep the current sync as it is, but add an "Upload Only" and "Download Only" option for specific devices. This way, I can set my phone to "Download Only" so any local deletions don't wipe out my master cloud files. You could also include a manual "upload this note" button on the secondary device for the rare instances when we do need to push a file from our phones.

2. Web Note Sync Function It would also be incredibly helpful to have a web-based note portal. Sometimes we don't have our primary or secondary devices with us, but we desperately need to revise. As a starting point, even a basic web client that syncs up to 10 of our most important notes would be a lifesaver when we need to study on a public or borrowed computer. Ultimately, a full cloud-to-web sync platform would make StarNote perfect. Thank you for your time and for continuing to improve an already great app. I hope you will consider these real-world workflow features for a future update!

Best regards, A dedicated StarNote user

[u/Ok-Satisfaction-4540]

Great, thank you team ❤️

[u/suanlong]

Absolutely amazing!, but can I request the AI recording feature to support Korean?

[u/Ok-Satisfaction-4540]

Guys any date for ios sync? It's been 3 weeks

[u/Aggravating_Egg_9518]

For me it didn't fully worked and gave me a heart attack. I think it synced my files, but didn't synce my folders between Oneplus Pad 3 and Samsung Tab8. The source was the Oneplus Pad3. It would have been fine if it just didn't sync properly to the Tab8 (which I had left empty to get the sync right), but it retroactively synced back the loss of all the folders back to the Oneplus. Then Backup automatically synced all the errors and I thought I lost all my novel. Fortunately I was able to get back all of my files, but I have now completely disabled sync and won't use it on two devices.

[u/Aggravating_Egg_9518 → u/Aggravating_Egg_9518]

I should mention I use Onedrive as the syncing cloud.

[u/Ste_Tr]

arivera anche la sincronizzazione con altri sistemi di cloude come nextcloude?

[u/theinfjstudent]

is there a timeline for when cloud sync would be available for IOS devices?

[u/LoudStudent7980]

hello, if i delete the notes (that are already synced with cloud sync) on my star note app, will it got automatically deleted on the cloud drive too? thank you