Turn Your Supernote into a Knowledge Hub with Obsidian

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There are several ways to install Obsidian on a Supernote Device. Below are the steps I successfully followed from my Linux notebook:

Enable Sideloading on the Supernote

  • Open Settings on your Supernote and go to Security and Privacy.
  • Enable Sideloading by switching the toggle.

Install Google Platform Tools on Your Computer

  • Download the SDK Platform Tools.
  • Install them on your machine. On Linux, the package includes an application named adb, which is required.

Connect Your Computer and Supernote

  • Connect your Supernote to your computer.
  • Run the following command to verify the connection
adb devices

Install F-Droid

  • F-Droid is an app store for Android devices (including the Supernote).
  • Download the fdroid.apk file and scan it with your preferred antivirus tool (e.g., VirusTotal).
  • Once verified, upload the APK to your Supernote:
adb install <path>/F-Droid.apk

Install the Aurora Store via F-Droid

  • On first launch, F-Droid may take a while to load available apps (requires Wi-Fi).
  • Search for Aurora and install the Aurora Store. The Aurora Store is an open-source client for Google Play with a clean design and privacy features.

Install Obsidian from the Aurora Store

Open the Aurora Store and download Obsidian to your Supernote.

Customize Obsidian Settings

  • On first launch, create a new vault or sync an existing one.
  • For appearance, I recommend installing the Minimal theme under Appearance.
  • The theme also has a companion plugin called Minimal Theme Settings.
  • Switch the color scheme to E-Ink for an excellent reading and writing experience on the Supernote.

✨ That’s it! You now have Obsidian running on your Supernote, optimized for its e-ink display.