Save Text on Android
PastReads lets you save text on Android through the system Share sheet or the text selection menu. This allows you to add text from any app or website, for example from Chrome.
Quick Start
Make sure you've installed the PastReads app on Android.
Open Chrome or another app.
Select the text you want to save.
Tap Share and choose PastReads, or tap Add to PastReads in the selection menu when it appears.
PastReads opens with your text prefilled. Assign a new or existing source and save.
Google Chrome
When you share text from the Chrome browser, PastReads can automatically detect and save the source as a web article.
Please contact our support team if you run into issues.
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Text share on iOS
Learn how to save selected text on iPhone and iPad with PastReads using the iOS Share Sheet, especially from Safari and other supported apps.