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Note Buddy (S Pen Helper)

Tushar Dudani · com.tushar.spen_helper

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v2.8.6 233.9 KB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v2.8.6 (55)
Updated
Nov 23, 2017 (8 years ago)
APK size
233.9 KB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Jun 21, 2013 (at least)
Permissions
5 (3 sensitive)
Website
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162135
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Note Buddy (S Pen Helper) is an app by Tushar Dudani in the Tools category, listed since at least June 2013. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 5 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity, read shared storage and package usage stats.

What's new in v2.8.6

Stopped automatically opening the usage access page.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “apps”.

**You will need to install the Add-on application if you want to use Note Buddy on Non-TouchWiz based ROMs or want to respond to the S Pen button(Requires Root access)** **People interested in translating the application please email me** User Guide: http://galaxy-note-3.wonderhowto.com/how-to/ultimate-s-pen-customization-tool-for-your-galaxy-note-3-0157073/ written by Mike Baladad This app uses the Device Administrator permission. It is needed for the auto lock feature. Free Version: -Can be used by Tasker to detect the S Pen detachment/insertion. -Launches the Application/Shortcut chosen by you when the S Pen is detached/Headset is plugged in. (can be disabled) -Launches the Application/Shortcut chosen by you when the S Pen is attached/Headset is removed. (can be disabled) -Shows a Notification with custom text when the S Pen is detached/Headset is plugged in. (can be disabled) -During a call the auto launch for the S Pen is disabled so that it does not conflict with S-Memo auto-launch. (can be disabled) -Quick Bar of up to 3 Applications or Shortcuts in the Notification Bar. -Can select custom insert/detach sounds for the S Pen. -Up to 3 applications in the Application Shade. -Auto-Launch blacklist of up to 1 application. -Automatically lock phone when S Pen is inserted. Smart mode is also available in which phone is locked only if it was locked when S Pen was detached. -Notification icon's can be made transparent to make it look better on Note devices where the default notification cannot be disabled. Premium Version: -Application selected for auto-launch will close when S Pen is inserted/Headset is removed. -Application Shade will be dismissed when S Pen is inserted/Headset is removed. -Application Shades can be nested. -Capacity of QuickBar will increase to 6. -Application limits from the Application Shade and Blacklist will be lifted. -Volume of the S Pen insert/detach sounds can be adjusted. -Smart Launch mode will be available which allows you to select a separate Application/Shortcut/Action to launch if the phone is locked. -Ability to select an Icon Pack to be applied to all the icons of the Application Shade/Quick Bar.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 23, 2017.
  • Certificate issued to “Tushar Dudani” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature under review Mar 8, 2025
  • Validated against Google Play Nov 23, 2017
  • Antivirus scan passed Nov 27, 2020
  • Signed byCN=Tushar Dudani, L=Mumbai, ST=Maharashtra
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)B9:AB:A0:F4:DF:65:9F:93:9E:C8:00:81:E7:36:55:1D:CD:F8:E2:1D
  • File MD598747e6dd9b5b16735c0f9e3f9d516eb
  • Uploaded by “apps” Platinum tier · 3,423,810 followers · uploading since 2010

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Permissions (5)

Note Buddy (S Pen Helper) requests 5 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Note Buddy (S Pen Helper) APK: questions and answers

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 Note Buddy (S Pen Helper) 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 98747e6dd9b5b16735c0f9e3f9d516eb.

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