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How to use Samsung Notes app on non-Samsung PC

We can use the Samsung Notes app on any Windows PC by using Terminal and spoofing our device as a Samsung device

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The Samsung Notes app is among the finest note-making apps, offering some of the best features like PDF marking, handwriting to text, and better notes organizing. However, the app is only available for Samsung PC users. But still, we can use the Samsung Notes app on any Windows PC by using Terminal and spoofing our device as a Samsung device.

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Installing Samsung Notes from Microsoft Store

Though the Samsung Notes is not usable on any PC, other than Samsung, it is readily available to install from Microsoft Store. On installing, the users shall see a toast, notifying that “Samsung Notes can only be used on Samsung PCs.”

samsung notes app cant be used

In case you don’t find Samsung Notes on the Microsoft Store, you can install it using the given command in PowerShell (Running PowerShell as an Administrator is not required).

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On running the above command, you may see an additional widget, especially if you are using winget for the first time. Press Y and Enter to continue.

samsung notes app command in powershell

The installation may take some time. Once it finishes installing, the app will be in your Start Menu.

Installing GalaxyBook Mask

Since the app only supports Samsung PCs, we need to mimic our device as a Samsung laptop.

Install GalaxyBook Mask from GitHub. We recommend installing samsungnotes-directlaunch.bat from the GitHub page.

galaxybook mask installing

Run the file you just downloaded. This file will edit the registry and then restore it after the app has been launched.

Now, Open Samsung Notes, and the app should be ready to use. It is important to remember that you have to use the same Samsung account, if you wish to sync your notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to use Samsung Notes on a non-Samsung PC?

Yes, it is possible to use Samsung Notes on a non-Samsung PC using the GalaxyBook Mask project. This projects spoofs your devices a Samsung device, thereby triggering the start of Samsung Notes app on any Windows PC.

Can we transfer my Samsung Notes to computer?

Yes, we can transfer notes from Samsung Notes to computer by signing in with the same Samsung account.

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