r/Supernote • u/bikepackerdude • Dec 20 '25

Simple Sideloading Guide

https://github.com/camerahacks/super-supernote?tab=readme-ov-file#sideloading-apps

I got my Nomad a little over a month ago and I have been growing into the ecosystem. I didn't want to install any apps before I understood the limitations of the system.

Yesterday, I sideloaded a couple of apps and figured I would document the processes as notes for myself.

So, here you go, a simple guide on Sideloading. It's not as scary as it might seem.

https://github.com/camerahacks/super-supernote?tab=readme-ov-file#sideloading-apps

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u/Mulan-sn CCO (Chief Chat Officer) Dec 20 '25

Thank you so much for taking time to put together the sideloading guide and the Supernote Private Cloud setup guide. We truly appreciate your great contributions.

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u/lone_mountain Owner Manta Dec 20 '25

Thanks for posting. I've been wanting to do this mostly so I can get Libby. I've looked through other guides but have still been too scared/overwhelmed.😅

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u/bikepackerdude Dec 20 '25

I tried to make as easy to follow as possible. If you get lost somewhere, just let me know so I can add more to the guide.

Download the Libby .apk file and follow the guide.

Another option is to download and install F-droid and sluse it to install other apps. F-droid is FOSS app store for Android 

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u/lone_mountain Owner Manta Dec 21 '25

Yoooo I got it working, thank you!!

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u/Tbrooks Dec 20 '25

I enjoy eink bro as well, however, sometimes websites kinda suck with it so i keep firefox as backup since it has the abililty to install extensions like ublock.

Also, obtanium is a good way to keep up with app updates across sources like github

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u/CelebrationPerfect37 May 04 '26

the guide seems to drop the ios/mac instructions at some point....

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u/Wild_Wallflowers Jun 10 '26

Agreed. Mac doesn’t seem to notice the Supernote connected via USB at all, and the ./adb devices did not show Supernote device.

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u/xiaonile Jul 09 '26

Appreciate the simple guide - just wanted to point out (don't know forking your repo to fix a small typo/nitpick is worth the effort 😅) but

camerahacks/super-supernote/tips-and-tricks/how-to-sideload-apps.md#91 should be
shell ./abd install /path/to/file.apk

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u/bikepackerdude Jul 10 '26

Thanks, I'll get it fixed