The application Notes offers tough competition to the many note-taking apps on . That said, one of the key features is missing: cross-platform compatibility. You can talk about Cloud Sync, but it is limited to Samsung phones and tablets only. You can’t access Notes on other Android phones or iPhones. But if you are a Windows 10 user, luck is on your side as you can access Samsung Notes on PC. Let’s see how to view Samsung Notes on a Windows 10 computer.
Having the ability to view notes on the PC is a huge help. You don’t have to email the note to yourself or share it through a messaging app like when you need it. This feature is available in Keep Notes , which is a big competitor to Samsung Notes. Unfortunately, Samsung makes things a little complicated.
Don’t worry. We are here to help. Let’s start.
How to access Samsung Notes on your computer
You can view your Samsung Notes on Windows PC using the official Samsung Notes app. All you need to do is install the Samsung Notes app and with your Samsung account.
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However, there is a limit to this. Chances are that if you are using a non-Samsung laptop, you will receive the error “This app is not compatible with your device” when you try to install it from the Microsoft Store. So what are the other Windows users from HP, Dell, Lenovo, etc. ?
We found a simple trick to bypass the error of Samsung Notes on PC. What you need to do is add the Samsung Notes app to your cart and purchase it (without paying). The app is then available for download.
Here are the steps in detail.
Step-by-step instructions to view Samsung Notes on computer
: Open the Samsung Notes page on the Microsoft Store website using any browser from the link below. Sign in to the same Microsoft account that is registered in the Microsoft Store app on your computer.
2nd step: You will see the Get button instead of Install. Don’t click on it. Look to the side and you will find the three dots icon. Click on it and select Add to Cart.
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annotate: The Samsung Notes app is free. So you won’t have to pay anything.
Some users have reported that the Add to Cart button does not appear. If you have the same problem, don’t worry. You’ll just have to use your phone’s web browser.
so open from your phone’s browser. Find the Samsung Notes app. Click the Get Samsung Notes button.
You will be asked to sign in with your Microsoft account. Use the same account that you use on your Windows PC. If you’re lucky, the Microsoft Store will even ask you if you want to install it on your computer. If Samsung Notes is installed on PC, skip to step 7 below. However, if not, proceed to Step 5 after pressing the Get button and follow the instructions.
Step 3: You will arrive at the Samsung Shopping Cart page. Click Payment.
Step 4: Then on to the review page. Click Place Order.
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Step 5: Now open the Microsoft Store app on your computer and search for Samsung Notes. Click on it.
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Step 6: If you see the Install button, click it to install the app.
If the Install button is grayed out, click the three dots icon next to Install and select Install on my devices. Select your computer and install the application.
Quick fix: Learn how to fix the Get or Install button not working in the Microsoft Store.
If that doesn’t work either, click the three dots icon at the top of the Microsoft Store app. Choose My Library from the menu.
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There you will find Samsung Notes listed. Click the Install button on the side to install it on your computer. If your Microsoft Store download speed is slow, learn how to fix it.
Step 7: Once installed, open the Samsung Notes app on your computer.
Step 8: Click on Samsung Notes settings in the app.
Step 9: Click on Samsung Cloud and sign in with the same registered in the Samsung Notes application on your .
After a successful connection, wait a moment and your notes will appear in the Samsung Notes app on your PC. You can create, modify and delete your notes from your computer. If the notes do not appear, refer to the troubleshooting tips mentioned below.
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Fix: Samsung Notes not syncing with PC
Here are some ways to fix it.
restart the computer
If you are unable to install the Samsung Notes app as mentioned above, or if notes do not appear in the app after installation, restart your PC to resolve any issues.
Verify Samsung account
The same Samsung accounts must be used on your computer and your Samsung phone. If you use another Samsung account on PC, notes will not sync.
Re-enable Samsung Cloud on PC and mobile devices
In Samsung Notes PC app, you should try to disable and enable Samsung Cloud. For this, open the PC app and click on Samsung Notes settings at the bottom.
On the next screen, disable the toggle present in Samsung Cloud. Close the app and turn the switch back on.
In the Samsung Notes, tap the three bars icon at the top and tap the settings icon.
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Disable and enable the switch next to Samsung Cloud.
uninstall the app
If nothing works, you should try uninstalling the Samsung Notes app from your computer. Then reinstall it as shown above.
Why Samsung?
It’s strange that Samsung has limited the ability to display notes only on Samsung computers. Many users love the features that Samsung Notes offers, but no cross-platform support lets them down. We hope Samsung removes the limitation of Samsung Notes app on PC and also introduces support for Android phones and from other brands. For now, if you want to change, move your Samsung Notes to Google Keep.
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