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Getting started with Nebo on iPhone

Nebo on iPhone: Setup and Usage Guide

Setting Up Nebo on iPhone

  1. Uninstall Nebo Viewer:
    If Nebo Viewer is installed, uninstall it to avoid conflicts with Nebo and cloud sync.

  2. Install Nebo:

    • Go to the App Store, search for "Nebo," and tap Install.
  3. Onboarding:

    • Account: Log in with your MyScript account or create one.
    • Cloud Sync: Log in to the same cloud service as on your tablet to sync your notes.
    • Auto-Sync: Enable automatic syncing to keep notes updated across devices.
  4. Restore Purchases:

    • If you purchased the full version of Nebo on your iPad, restore the purchase under Settings > Account.

Using Nebo on iPhone

  1. Cloud Sync:

    • Nebo will sync your collections and notes with your cloud service after setup.
  2. User Interface Adjustments:

    • Toolbar: Tools are split into two scrollable sections (tools on the left, colors on the right).
    • Note Name: Access and edit the note name from the More menu (tap ⋯).
    • Undo/Redo: Found in the More menu.
  3. Text Creation and Editing:

    • Use the keyboard for efficient text input and editing.
    • Activate Tap for keyboard under More menu > Advanced.
  4. Gestures and Tools:

    • Pen Tool:
      • Create shapes by holding after drawing.
      • Scratch-out to delete content.
      • Underline or strike-through text to apply styles.
    • Highlighter Tool:
      • Highlight text.
      • Fill shapes or change text color with a tap and hold.
    • Hand Tool:
      • Scroll or pan with a swipe.
      • Zoom with two-finger pinch.
      • Select content with a tap.
      • Add space with a two-finger tap and hold.

Unchanged Features from the Tablet Version

  • Handwriting recognition and conversion.
  • Search within notes, including handwritten text.
  • Copy/paste content.
  • Import and annotate PDFs.
  • Export to PDF, Word, or image formats.
  • Create shareable weblinks.
  • Use Nebo AI features (beta).

Requirements

  • Device: iPhone with at least 4 GB of RAM.
  • OS: iOS 15 or newer.
  • Account: Free MyScript account.
  • Internet: Required for app installation and initial use.

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