Syncing directly with Google Drive is available on Android, Windows, and iOS devices.
The sync process is set to automatic. You can disable this in the app settings.
Getting started
- Before you can connect to the cloud, you will need to create a MyScript account.
- Please note that syncing is not included in the Nebo free version for iOS and Android. To access syncing features, you will need to upgrade your Nebo app to the full version with a single in-app purchase.
How Google Drive works
Google Drive facilitates the sharing of your notes with the cloud, and across your connected devices from the cloud. Alterations or deletions of a note on one device will reflect in Google Drive, and on your other devices upon the next sync. The choice is yours to sync the entire Nebo library or a specific notebook. To sync a notebook, simply tap on the sync icon next to it.
Auto-sync feature
- Auto-sync seamlessly keeps your notes in sync across all devices where Nebo is installed, and you’re signed in to your MyScript and Google Drive accounts.
- Auto-sync is enabled by default to ensure synchronization without manual actions, automatically synchronizing any changes to the notes across devices. Remember that to leverage this feature, your MyScript account should be active.
- Note that auto-sync will not be activated in low battery mode to conserve battery life.
- ⚠️ Important: Auto-sync does not back up your content. Use the separate "Back up" option available in Settings to safeguard your data.
- ⚠️ Important: For security reasons, Google may log your device out (this may happen weekly). Please check if you’ve been logged out and sign back in to ensure syncing continues seamlessly.
Connecting to Google Drive on iOS devices
- Go to: Settings > Account > Sign in. Sign in to your MyScript account.
- Go to: Settings > Sync > Google Drive
- Toggle on Sync over cellular if you would like to sync over your cellular provider's network. Note that this can be slower than a standard sync over Wi-Fi and may incur charges from your network provider.
Connecting to Google Drive on Android devices
- Go to: Settings > Account > Sign in. Sign in to your MyScript account.
- Select Google Drive. Sign into your Google Drive account.
Connecting to Google Drive on Windows devices
- Go to: Settings > Sign in. Sign in to your MyScript account.
- Select Google Drive. Sign into your Google Drive account.
- Toggle on Sync over cellular if you would like to sync over your cellular provider's network. Note that this can be slower than a standard Wi-Fi sync and may incur charges from your network provider.
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Important Notes:
Syncing across multiple Device
Even with the availability of auto-sync, ensuring that your notes are updated across all devices still requires occasional manual syncing to prevent cloud conflicts and ensure your Nebo library remains updated across all devices.
As reference see this step by step article that will explain how to set up and use Nebo across your Android and Windows devices: Setup and sync your Android Tablet-Android Smartphone-Windows PC
Google Drive Sync Conflicts
Should Google Drive detect a conflict between the notes stored in the cloud and those on your device, Nebo will preserve both versions within your library. Review each version to determine which to keep and which to remove.
If you open the same note on two different devices for editing, a conflict may occur. While syncing allows you to access your notes across multiple devices, it doesn't support collaboration, meaning you can't open and edit the same file simultaneously on two devices.
Can I open or read .nebo files on the cloud?
When syncing, users will not be able to see their .nebo files listed in the cloud, even though they are there. The .nebo files can only be opened and read in the Nebo app.
Is there a difference between syncing and backing up my notes?
Yes, syncing and backing up your notes are two very different processes that if confused can lead to data loss. You can read more about this here: Backing up or syncing your data, what’s the difference?
Do I need to buy Nebo on each platform (Win, iOS, Android) to sync?
For syncing purposes, Nebo must be obtained on each OS platform. It's crucial to understand that each store functions independently; hence, a purchase on one store does not extend to others. You will need to buy Nebo from each respective store to enable multi-OS syncing. For further details, please refer to: Purchasing Nebo for different operating systems
Notes:
Google Drive does not offer an option for users to retrieve notes lost during an accidental cloud overwrite. It is therefore very important that you make regular full library backups on your device, just in case the unexpected should ever happen.
Please note that syncing is not included in the Nebo free version for iOS and Android. To access syncing features, you will need to upgrade your Nebo app to the full version with a single in-app purchase.