Export notes from phone

molehill

Hello,
how can I export my notes from phone (from the Notes app)? It is somehow with the syncevolution --export, like for the contacts or calendar?

I have Ubuntu 16.04, OTA-12 on my phone.

TotalSonic

Create an account with evernote.com, add that account in System Settings "Accounts" on your Ubuntu Touch devices - and then use the Evernote app on Windows/Mac, or use Tusk, NixNote or other options on Linux to sync your UT devices with the rest - https://itsfoss.com/evernote-on-linux/

Best regards,
Steve Berson

molehill

@totalsonic Thanks, I will check.

molehill

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molehill

@totalsonic I created an evernote account and set it on my Ubuntu Touch, as an account. I see in the System Settings, that Notes has access to this account.
But no synchronization is happening and I see no option to trigger it.

In the Notes app there are small cloud icons, crossed with a line for every note. I don't see option in the app to start syncronization, or even create a note to evernote.
What am I missing?

TotalSonic

@molehill - are you on the Pinephone? Online Accounts are currently not working correctly with it. Otherwise, I am not sure why things aren't working correctly for you.

Best regards,
Steve Berson

TotalSonic

@molehill - there is no button for syncing to Evernote accounts n the Notes app, it should happen automatically in the background after it is setup, and can be refreshed when the app is re-opened.

Best regards,
Steve Berson

Alter

If you: don't sync notes but store them on your device ; and want to backup your notes to restore later on a fresh install of Ubuntu Touch (where you chose to wipe all):

In 16.04, notes are stored here:
.local/share/com.ubuntu.reminders/@local
In 20.04, notes are stored here:
.local/share/notes.ubports/@local

You can use File Manager app to create a backup without need for terminal:

Open the app and next to Restricted Access click Unlock and enter password;
Go to the location above;
Copy the @local folder by sliding it to the left and then click the copy icon;
Paste it somewhere in your Documents folder (from the menu, top corner)
Attach your phone to your PC and copy the backup folder to your PC.

Once you've got the got a fresh install with Notes app:
Follow the above steps in reverse and replace the newly created @local folder with your backup folder.

(I know the OP asked this question long ago, but this answer might still help someone with same issue).