Fast Notepad

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Simple Apps. · net.fast_notepad_notes_app.fastnotepad

4.7 out of 5 (3 ratings) 10M+ downloads v4.69 3.5 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v4.69 (89)
Updated: Jun 18, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 3.5 MB
Requires: Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jun 1, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 9
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Fast Notepad is an app by Simple Apps. in the Tools category, listed since at least June 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 4.17, the APK grew from 1.4 MB to 3.5 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.2 to 4.4. It asks for 9 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 4.17, it adds 7 new permissions: “Control vibration”, “Google Play install referrer”, “Prevent the device from sleeping” and 4 more.

What's new in v4.69

Fingerprint security option.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Opens right away. Take notes in seconds! Benefits and Features: * Auto saving notes when closing - never tap 'Save'! * Voice input * Beautiful color themes and night mode * Color selection for notes * Search in all folders + Creating notes via notification + Password & fingerprint access + Does not require private permissions + Backup function

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v4.17. Since v4.69 it requires Android 4.4+.

v4.69 LATEST Jun 18, 2026 3.5 MB TRUSTED v4.17 Jun 26, 2026 1.4 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 18, 2026.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Jun 18, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 18, 2026
Signed byOU=Fast Notepad
Signing certificate (SHA-1)4A:FA:BF:8F:FF:6E:05:33:22:AA:26:91:DF:AD:FE:2D:BD:2E:B3:D9
File MD5369ededd3655da3268bf46194ee355d3
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

Fast Notepad requests 9 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Fast Notepad APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Fast Notepad for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 4.4 or later. Version 4.17 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.2 and later. Get version 4.17 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Fast Notepad APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 369ededd3655da3268bf46194ee355d3.