A collection of templates, tutorials, guides, and other useful resources for the Ratta Supernote e-ink tablet.
What does 'sugoi' (すごい) mean? It translates to 'cool/awesome' in Japanese. Since someone already had the awesome-supernote, I decided to create the sugoi-supernote instead =D
Note: This is an unofficial Supernote repository and is not affiliated with the official Supernote.
Please note that all information can be found online through search engines, websites etc, and I reserve the right not to list specific content here.
Official Website: https://supernote.com
About the company: https://supernote.com/pages/about-us
Reddit: /r/Supernote
X (Twitter): https://x.com/rattasupernote
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rattasupernote
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernote_official
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/supernote_official
Roadmap: Official Supernote Software Roadmap 2022(A5X/A6X, A5/A6) on Trello
Changelog: https://support.supernote.com/en_US/change-log
- Ratta Supernote's CCO
⚠Disclaimer: Use tools that can modify your Supernote’s files or alter the OS at your own risk. I am merely sharing these resources and cannot be held responsible for any data loss or warranty issues.
- Apps Sideloading
- Guides
- Discussions/Reviews/Links/Tips
- Graphics
- Hardware
- Content Creators
- Software
- Tutorials
- To Do
- References
- License
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The majority of users will mostly use the sideloading guide, and only few will likely look into root options.
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How to root (Medium to Advanced IT Skill level required) - Giving your SN device God mode powers.
- [Website] - E-ink Tablet Guides, Reviews & News.
- [Website] - A comprehensive tool to compare many e-ink tablets.
- [YT] Supernote A5X Series by My Deep Guide - Supernote Series A5X
- [Reddit] A6X2 Nomad MTP Problems macOS
- [Reddit] Sideload APKM files on Supernote Nomad
- [Reddit] Microsoft Word App SideLoaded on the Nomad
- [Reddit] For those who sideload apps: try this if your pen stops writing
- [Reddit] Anything I can do about black screens on sideloaded apps?
- [Reddit] How to install apps on Supernote
- [Reddit] Syncthing working on A5X
- [Reddit] Possibly useful for others - syncing your files using syncthing via your phone (or sideloaded on your SN device)
- [Reddit] I cannot get my SN into the company WiFi, so I figured out a workaround
- [Reddit] How to get the most from Supernote (with a bit of work)
- [Reddit] A6X2 Nomad MTP Problems macOS
- [Reddit] Support for (m)HTML
- [Reddit] Obsidian working on A6 X2 Guide
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Make your SN device more pretty by download custom icons, screensavers etc.
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Download custom icons created by the community. Simply copy and paste them into your own notes. You can download the .note file using your PC or Cloud, then extract it to the Note folder.
- Visual Library [~17mb] by pa5t0rd - Dated 4th Mar 2023.
- Mirror: Dropbox Link
- Reddit: Building an Icon gallery
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The Supernote has a feature called a screensaver that lets users see visuals while the device is inactive. Users can choose images from their folders to personalise the screensaver; PNG, JPG, and JPEG formats are supported.
- [SN] How to Customize Screensaver? - Official guide on how to install screensaver on the SN device.
- Audubon Bird Plates: A collection of all 435 illustrations of John James Audubon's Birds of America.
- B&W Cropped Audubon Bird Plates: A growing collection of hand formatted plates from John James Audubon's Birds of America collection. Each screensaver has been cropped to 1404x1872px and converted to black and white.
- Earnst Haeckel’s Kunstformen der Natur (Artforms of Nature): A collection of 100 plates from German biologist and illustrator Ernst Haeckel's Kunstformen der Natur (Artforms of Nature) (1904)
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Supernote templates are editable layouts that facilitate better note organisation for users. They can be very helpful for preserving consistency and increasing note-taking productivity.
- [SN] How to Create a Custom Note Template Using Images?
- [SN] Use PDFs as Templates
- [SN] Layers and Templates
- Supernote A5X/A6X Templates - Massive template collections (Ted L.)
- Remarkable templates - Can be used for SN as well, same dimensions.
- Template Generator - Create your personalized calendar PDF. Works for SN too.
- Planner Template - Technical skills required to compile.
- (DEPRECATED) Notetaking Template Tool (v0.0.4) - Works for SN
- (DEPRECATED) https://github.com/dynobo/noteto - Not active anymore
Here are some cases for the A6X2 Nomad
Ratta store
Folios – Ratta Supernote
Brand | Size | Cost (USD) | Comments |
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Vegan Leather Folio | Nomad | $69 | Attract some stains and scruffs [1][2] |
Canvas Folio | Nomad | $49 | |
Canvas Folio | A5X | $55 | |
Cowhide Folio | A6X | $79 | |
LAMY Folio | A6X | $42 |
Footnotes:
[1] Vegan leather polio seems to attract stain? : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
[2] A6X2 Folio Scuffs : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
3rd Party stores (Etsy, Amazon etc)
Note: Beware! Do your own research as there are many fake Etsy store ratings. Few months ago (forgot which store, it had high ratings), I checked the feedback comments where 1 user mentioned, the product is a defect and have many fake reviews (most likely bought reviews).
❌Not so good case >=(
Brand | Size | Comments | Cost | Link |
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ExtraStudio Leather case | 7.8" | Overtime, Leather dye stain the screen | $44.92 | Personalized Leather Case for Supernote A5x / A6X / A6 X2 Nomad, Supernote A5x Folio, Fits LAMY Al-star EMR Pen, Standard Pen K03 - Etsy Australia |
DIY:
- Yet another new case : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- Lochby Nomad Case : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- DIY folio case for nomad a6x2 : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- Specialized DIY work case : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- outfitted a custom case for my nomad : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- DIY canvas folio for Nomad : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- diy folio case : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- DYI Case with light (v1) : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- Making custom cases and folios : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- Retrofit a6x case onto a6x2 : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- DIY folio complete! : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- DIY Leather Folio A6X2 : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- How I transport my Nomad... : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- custom folio : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
3D Printing:
- I designed a 3D printable case for the Supernote Nomad (A6X2) : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- Just printed slipcase for Nomad : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
References:
- Case suggestion/review : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- NOMAD CASE/ COVER OPTIONS 📓 : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- Hard shell case/sleeve for Nomad? : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- Canvas vs Navy Blue Folio : r/Supernote (reddit.com)
- How to safely DIY a Supernote Pen
- [SN] How to Safely Make a DIY Supernote Pen - Official guide on from SN.
- [SN] Pen products at the store
SN Devices - Available devices on the market.
Device | Released | Availability |
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A5 SLIM | 2025* | TBC* |
A4 X2 | 2024-Q4* | TBC* |
A5X2 | 2024* | TBC* |
A6X2 (Nomad) | 2023 | Available |
A5X | 2020 | Discountinued |
A6X | 2021 | Discountinued |
A6 Agile | 2019 | Discountinued |
A5 Agile | 2019 | Discountinued |
Note* : TBC. For latest news about hardware release, Refer to https://www.reddit.com/r/Supernote/comments/rxddxj/comment/iugkpj3/
Make sure to verify authorised sellers on the official Supernote website. Products not listed there are likely counterfeit.
https://supernote.com/pages/authorized-sellers
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Youtube:
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Download the SN device manual at https://support.supernote.com/en_US/getting-started/download-manual
Supernote e-ink tablets run on the Chauvet operating system (OS), which offers capabilities including note-taking and document annotation. It is updated frequently for better operation and may be upgraded via USB or Wi-Fi.
Early Testers Program - Apply for early testers program of new SN features.
Supernote Partner App for Mobile - IOS and Android app.
- Supernote Cloud - Article on how to register cloud (Free).
In order to complete and test the tools below, you should have a fundamental understanding of programming as well as technical abilities.
- Hyperlinked PDF Notebook Generator for E Ink Tablets: generate custom hyperlinked PDF notebooks for use on eink tablets
- NoTeTO: Notetaking Template Tool for the reMarkable tablet, but can be use easily for Supernote
- Python script for conversion .note file to text using Google Vision OCR: extract text from note file using Google Vision OCR
- Python script for desktop note files viewer: generate HTML files so you can easily read your notes in your browser
- Supernote local sync app: simple terminal app to sync supernote notes to a local directory and convert them to a PDF
- Unofficial Python tool for Supernote: convert Supernote's
*.note
files into PDF, PNG or SVG from the command line - Unofficial Obsidian Plugin: convert notes dropped into an Obsidian vault to PNG to use in markdown.
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[OSes: Windows 10/11 | Linux | MacOS]
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[Articles]
- [Win]Guides/How to root SN A6X2 - Converted my guide from Reddit to Github
- [Win](Reddit) How to Root SuperNote A6 X2 Nomad Guide - How to root SuperNote A6X2 Nomad on Windows 10/11 - Detailed steps.
- [Win]How to: Sideloading on A6 X2 [Guide] - (DEPRECATED) How to Sideload SuperNote A6X2 Nomad on Windows 10
- [Win/Linux] [Scripting] Sideloading Apps on the Supernote A5X (and probably A6X) - Automate sideload using scripts.
- [MacOS] [Reddit]How to sideload on MacOS steps and process
- [Win/Linux/Mac][Reddit]Instructions: How to Update WebView on your Supernote
- [Win]Guides/How to root SN A6X2 - Converted my guide from Reddit to Github
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[Video tutorial]
- [Video] [MacOS]How to Sideload Apps on your Super Note A6X2 - Video showing steps on how to sideload on SN A6X2.
- [Video] Supernote A6X2: How to Side Load Apps - Video on sideloading Obsidian on SN A6X2.
- [Video] Testing Android Apps on A Supernote Nomad - Video showing which apps can be sideloaded.
- [Video] Synchronize two Supernote devices together
- [Video] Supernote A5X & A6X beginner guide - 2022: basic tutorial on keywords, Kindle and more.
- Relocate Sideloading apps on it's own folder once it gets big.
- https://github.com/fharper/awesome-supernote - For kickstarting awesome-supernote content and links.
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Supernote/comments/m63l46/useful_links_keep_update
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Supernote/comments/wql9gm/how_to_install_apps_on_supernote
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Supernote/comments/198dcey/sideloading_apps_on_a6_x2
- https://www.thekartinatv.com/2024/06/top-10-tv-apps.html
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