Simple Text Editor

Version: 1.28.1 Updated: May 25, 2025 Android 5.0+ 8.2 521

Description

This is simple text editor that can help you with editing text files.
This editor mostly used by me for small text notes, write down ideas while I have a break.
Supports only plain text files at the moment.
The code is open so can review code, send pull requests, new features, translations and so on. https://github.com/maxistar/TextPad.
Any suggestions for this project are welcomed. Thank you!

More Information

Package Name: com.maxistar.textpad

Category: Tools Apps

Update Date: 2025-05-25

Latest Version: 1.28.1

Available on: Google Play

Requirements: Android 5.0+

Size: 1.44 MB

Google Play: View on Google Play

Previous Versions

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 5.0+	120-640dpi	1.44 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- add new feature "simple scrolling", this fixes scrolling on some samsung devices

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 5.0+	120-640dpi	1.44 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- fixed disappearing of search icon

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 5.0+	120-640dpi	1.44 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- fixed crash by text search

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 5.0+	120-640dpi	1.44 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- Show warning if file is opened in read-only mode

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 5.0+	120-640dpi	1.43 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- Ukrainian language added - glory to Ukraine!

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 5.0+	120-640dpi	1.42 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- improved translations
- prevent going to sleep mode when editor is active

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 5.0+	120-640dpi	1.42 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- rolled back dependency update to fix problems with editing large files

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 5.0+	120-640dpi	2.67 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- title was removed from printed version, thanks George aka GTMShip-gm

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.49 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- added an escaping to the search function

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.49 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- added dark color theme

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.49 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- added "share" command
- added "print" command
- fixed file permissions for newly created files

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.47 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- evitar fallos cuando el archivo no existe

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.47 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- add menu item "open other"

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.47 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- added short keys for physical keyboard
- added autosaving feature

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.47 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- updated application website url
- added license information

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.52 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- confirmation dialog before the settings menu is clicked
- fix open with functionality

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.52 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- German translation updated, thanks Wolfgang!

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.52 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- added feature to hide last opened files
- fixed bug with legacy file title

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.52 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- added feature to setup color for text selection
- improved color properties control

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.51 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- associate file system paths with media paths for files

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.5 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- updated Japanese translation, thanks to #jarupxx
- updated Polish translation, thanks to #temp-byte
- fixed bugs #27 and #29

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.5 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- fixed a bug with the application crashing if the file does not exist or there are no read rights
- add Japanese translation - thanks #jarupxx
- add Polish translation - thanks to #temp-byte

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.49 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- restored open last file feature, deleted by mistake

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.49 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- remove line underneath the editor
- added recent files in options menu

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.49 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- the link in the "about..." section now opens in the browser
- when closing and opening the program, the cursor position is saved

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.49 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- Added Chinese translation, thanks @netmou

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.48 MB	Download APK

What's New:

Fixed search functionality

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.48 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- fixed a bug when overwriting a file
- added French translation (thanks smed79)

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.43 MB	Download APK

What's New:

Added advanced mode to file selector to show internal storage

Variant	Arch	Android	DPI	Size	Action
N/A	N/A	Android 4.1+	120-640dpi	1.43 MB	Download APK

What's New:

- updated Spanish translations
- fixed bug with search

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