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How to View Samsung Notes Synced to OneNote on Android
Question details
The user is unable to find their synced Samsung Notes inside standard Microsoft OneNote notebooks on a secondary Android device.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- Syncing notes from the Samsung Notes app to Microsoft OneNote and attempting to access them on a different Android device.
- Observed behavior
- The synchronized notes do not appear in the user's existing OneNote notebooks as expected.
Ensure that you are signed in with the exact same Microsoft account on both your Samsung Notes application and your Outlook or OneNote web services.
Access Synced Notes via the OneNote Feed
Use this solution to locate your synced Samsung Notes, as they are routed to a dedicated feed rather than standard OneNote notebooks.
Microsoft and Samsung's integration is designed to place synced notes in a dedicated OneNote feed rather than mixing them into your standard OneNote notebooks.
While you can easily view, copy, and share these synchronized notes across your devices, they cannot be directly edited from within OneNote or Outlook.
Open Samsung Notes on your primary device, navigate to 'Settings', and tap 'Sync with Microsoft OneNote'.
Sign in with your Microsoft account, grant the requested permissions, and select the specific note folders you wish to synchronize.
On your secondary Android device, open a web browser and navigate to Outlook on the web or Outlook.com.
Sign in with the same Microsoft account and tap the 'OneNote feed' icon to view, copy, or share your synced Samsung Notes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I edit my Samsung Notes directly in OneNote?
The current integration between Samsung Notes and Microsoft OneNote is designed strictly for viewing, copying, and sharing. To make edits to your notes, you must use the Samsung Notes app on your Samsung device.
Where exactly is the OneNote feed located?
The OneNote feed is accessible by logging into Outlook on the web or Outlook.com. You can find the OneNote feed icon typically located in the top navigation bar or the side panel of the Outlook interface.
Can I force Samsung Notes to sync to a specific OneNote notebook?
No, Samsung Notes automatically synchronize to the dedicated OneNote feed. There is no built-in option to manually route them to specific sections or pages within your existing OneNote notebooks.
What should I do if my Samsung Notes are not showing up in the feed?
Ensure that both applications are signed into the exact same Microsoft account. Additionally, check your Samsung Notes settings to verify that you have actively selected the specific folders you wish to sync.
