Get the Note 5′s screen-off memo feature on older Note devices – CNET

If you have a Note 5, or you’ve checked out our review of the device, you May have come across the screen off memo feature. This is a setting thatwill let you write on the device screen as soon as you remove the stylus, without having to unlock it or open a note-taking app. XDA user Xperiacle saw this feature and Decided to make it available on the Note 3, Note 4 and Note Edge. Here ‘s how you can get it, too:

• Make surethat you have third-party app installs enabled on your device.
  Go to Settings & gt; Security & gt; Check the box by Unknown sources.

Disclaimer: Installing software from a third-party website Means taking Risks with your Android device and / or personnel information . You will be Responsible for any issues caused by the installation, usage, or removal of the software.

• Head to this XDA thread and grab the latest version of Screen Off Memo at the bottom of the first record.
• After the download is finished, tap on the notification and you’ll be able to install the app.

Screenshot by Nicole Cozma / CNET

Ready to take a note? Just pop out the stylus and start writing. All notes will be saved to S Note, so if You Have That disabled or removed from your device, you May run into issues. If you’re done with your note-taking, you can replace the stylus and your writing will be saved or cancel.

Xperiacle’s app is

very similar to Samsung’s, but some of the buttons are a bit different in the top right corner, including The ability to create a new note .

Do you like the screen off memo feature? Share your thoughts in the comments.