Mastering cloud sync

With cloud sync, your Nebo notes stay updated and accessible on any device. Sync with iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive to keep your ideas and to-do lists always within reach.

Activate cloud sync

To sync your notes, you must sign in to a cloud service and enable sync in Nebo.

1. Open the Notes side panel.
2. Tap the ... button, then choose Settings.
3. Tap Sync.
4. Sign in or create a MyScript account.
5. Choose iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

Syncing may take a few seconds for all notes to update across devices.

Enable or disable auto-sync

Once cloud sync is activated, you can enable auto-sync to make sure your notes are updated automatically.

1. Complete the steps above.
2. Turn Auto-sync on or off.

Nebo will now automatically sync changes across all your devices where Nebo is installed and linked to your MyScript account. Note that auto-sync is disabled in low battery mode to save power.

Display your synced notes

Once syncing is enabled, your notes are available on all devices connected to the same cloud service. Just open Nebo on any synced device to view them.

• If a note is missing, make sure the latest sync has been completed.
• Check your internet connection and refresh Nebo to trigger a sync update.

During syncing, .nebo files won’t appear in the cloud, but they are still stored there. These files can only be accessed and viewed through the Nebo app.

iCloud conflicts

If a conflict arises between notes in the cloud and on your device, Nebo will save both versions in your library. You can review them and decide which one to keep or delete.

If you edit the same note on two devices at once, a conflict can happen. Syncing lets you access notes on multiple devices, but it doesn’t allow real-time collaboration or simultaneous editing.

About sync icons

Once you've activated cloud sync in Nebo, icons representing various sync statuses will appear, each with a specific meaning.

Sync icons in the Notes side panel

Up-to-date—All your notes are fully synced and up-to-date, no action needed.

Refreshing—Nebo is checking your local content against the cloud to see if sync is required. If so, the icon changes to a Sync button.

No internet—Cloud sync is paused and will resume once your internet connection is restored.

Sync icons next to a note

To sync—This note needs to be synced. Tap the icon to sync it, or tap the Sync button at the top of the Notes side panel section to sync your entire library.

Deleted at next sync—This note has been removed from the cloud and will be deleted from your device during the next sync. To prevent this, try updating your note. For instance, create a new page, add some content, and then close it.

Once you have edited your note, it won't be deleted at the next sync. Just tap Sync to save your changes to the cloud and update your other devices.

Synchronization vs. backup

Synchronization and backup are distinct processes. Syncing ensures that changes in your notes are updated across all devices, while backup provides a separate copy of your notes for data restoration.