The Samsung S Pen, a dedicated stylus integrated into many Galaxy phones, foldables, and tablets, can be fragile and prone to malfunction. Here are some common issues that can occur with S Pens on Galaxy Note and other Galaxy mobiles, and how to troubleshoot them.
Samsung Support: Troubleshooting your S Pen
If your S Pen is not working properly, try the troubleshooting steps below in the order presented until your S Pen is working properly again.
Reboot the device. Sometimes a simple reboot is enough to solve the problem.
Remove any third-party cases or covers. Many third-party protective cases contain metal and magnets that interfere with the connection between a Galaxy smartphone and the S Pen. This interference can leave blank spaces on the screen when drawing with the stylus.
