Save My Ideas - Tutorial

Getting Started

Welcome to Save My Ideas! This app helps you capture, organize, and remember your creative thoughts. All your data is stored locally on your device for complete privacy.

First Launch

When you first open the app:

1 Set up your user profile with your name
2 Explore the default categories or create your own
3 Familiarize yourself with the main screen layout

Quick Tip

You can always change your profile information later in the Settings section.

Creating Ideas

There are several ways to capture ideas in the app:

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Text Ideas

Create simple text-based ideas with titles and descriptions. Perfect for quick thoughts and concepts.

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Image Ideas

Attach images from your gallery to visual ideas. Great for inspiration, screenshots, or visual references.

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Checklists

Create todo lists with checkable items. Ideal for project steps, shopping lists, or task tracking.

How to Create an Idea

1 Tap the + button in the bottom right corner
2 Select the type of idea you want to create
3 Fill in the details (title, description, category)
4 Tap Save to store your idea

Pro Tip

Use the AI suggestion feature to get inspired when you're not sure what to create!

Organizing Your Ideas

Keep your ideas structured and easy to find with these organization features:

Filtering and Searching

Find your ideas quickly using:

1 Search bar - type any keyword to find matching ideas
2 Category filters - view ideas from specific categories
3 Priority filters - filter by high, medium, or low priority
4 Status filters - view by status (new, in progress, completed)

View Options

Switch between different viewing modes:

Grid View - Visual layout with idea cards
List View - Compact list for browsing many ideas

Organization Tip

Use consistent naming for your categories to make finding ideas easier later.

Setting Reminders

Never forget an important idea with the built-in reminder system:

How to Set a Reminder

1 Open an idea or create a new one
2 Tap the alarm icon
3 Toggle the reminder switch to ON
4 Select the date and time for your reminder
5 Save your changes

Managing Reminders

You can:

Edit existing reminders to change the date/time
Cancel reminders you no longer need
View all upcoming reminders in the idea details

Important

Reminders require notification permissions. Make sure to enable notifications when prompted.

App Settings & Customization

Personalize your app experience with these settings:

Accessing Settings

Tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left corner, then select Settings.

Customization Options

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Themes

Choose from various color themes to personalize the app's appearance.

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PIN Protection

Set up a PIN code to secure access to your ideas.

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Language

Change the app's language or create custom translations.

Data Management

Since all data is stored locally on your device:

Export your ideas to create backups
Import previously exported data
Manage categories and customizations

Backup Tip

Regularly export your ideas to prevent data loss if you change devices.

Tips & Tricks

Maximize your productivity with these expert tips:

Efficient Idea Capture

Create templates for frequently used idea types
Assign priorities to focus on important ideas first

Organization Strategies

Use consistent naming conventions for easier searching
Create a "Today" category for daily ideas
Review and archive completed ideas weekly

Privacy & Security

Take advantage of the local-only storage for complete privacy
Use PIN protection for sensitive ideas
Remember that all data stays on your device unless you explicitly export it

Power User Tip

Use the long-press gesture on ideas to quickly copy content or access additional options.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

App running slow? Try archiving old ideas or reducing the number of active reminders
Can't find an idea? Use the search function with different keywords
Notifications not working? Check app notification permissions in your device settings

Save My Ideas App Tutorial