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S Pen clicking even when not placed on screen?

S Pen clicking even when not placed screen?
Is anyone having this problem where even when you're hovering the pen at a distance above the screen, it still clicks the screen?
It happens to me not often, but when it does, it's annoying and can completely mess up what im trying to do.
Just wondering whether my device is faulty, a system bug, or I'm not doing it right. -_-
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Ye im having the same problem. Im thinking of returning it because its all the time. Cant use the pen.

Ah, just trying to see if I'm the only one.
Could you tell me where you got yours?

I turned off the hovering effect and it still clicks. So its either the pen or the phone.
I bought it in Norway

Does anyone else have a similar problem? Do let us know
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I've solved the problem already.
Turns out it's a faulty SPen. Went to the store and they gave a brand new replacement pen. Works flawlessly now.
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Sounds like a dodgy button on the pen.

Got nothing to do with the pen button. It clicks the screen when just hovering the screen.
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I had the same problem but I am lazy and did not want to go to the shop and explain the problem to get a new pen. Instead I tried to hit the side of the pen against the table edge a couple of times and I have not experienced any problems with the pen since.

Why not. I'd rather spend the time to get a properly functioning pen, than using a quick fix which might break again in the future.
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That was a known bug in Note 1 abd i guess it carried on till Note 2
sent from underwater

Yeah I read about it as well. Just wasnt having it happening on my brand new baby. Went to the Samsung store and they gave me a brand new one.
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Have the same problem
AjunNg said:
Yeah I read about it as well. Just wasnt having it happening on my brand new baby. Went to the Samsung store and they gave me a brand new one.
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Thank God I found a thread on this! You are lucky to get a new s pen. I don't think stores here in India accept to replace it. Where did you buy the phone? Also, it was working good for the initial couple days and it started all of a sudden. Don't you think it can be a software glitch that can be rectified via an update?

Just hit the side of Pen by any solid surface (wall) strongly, be careful about the button's side. that is all!
This way helped me to solve my S-Pen problem

I had the same problem with you, since first use. I went back to the shop and they replaced the whole package phone plus S-pen. Now it's all in order.
Stefan
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AjunNg said:
Why not. I'd rather spend the time to get a properly functioning pen, than using a quick fix which might break again in the future.
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Here is the solution. I tried tapping behind the S Pen button and it solved.
http://smartphones.wonderhowto.com/...ensitivity-for-better-touch-response-0140084/
But I would like to get the auto selection mode again, dont know how. Per the above link, looks like if I counter-clockwise move the screw, it can again become hyper sensitive.

A possible (more permanent) solution
This is a solution to the infamous S-Pen hover/pressing problem (where it will register a press when it's not touching the screen!)
I tried turning off air view, tried tapping and moving the pressure sensor tip... nothing seemed to fix it properly .. nothing except adjusting the potentiometers in the s-pen
The rough guide:
1. Remove the button from the s-pen (a sharp blade in the middle and levering up should do remove it but be careful it doesn't fly off somewhere unknown!.
2. Adjust the potentiometer (variable resistor) closest to the stylus tip (the writing bit). Turn it clockwise to make it less sensitive and CCW to increase it. A few degrees should be enough.
3. Replace the button - put the tongue side in towards the stylus tip and then rest the button on the stylus. Press the raised end towards the tip and down.
Test (actually you might want to test it before you do step 3!)
A big thanks to kevie88 on YouTube for suggesting it in a comment - a quick web search seemed to confirm it. I made a how to video that might help someone.
I called Samsung support and they are sending me a new s-pen anyway so I thought the above method was worth a go

Mine was really over sensitive put of the box so I tapped it on the coffee table a couple of times and it now works perfectly.
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S Pen Q's

Hi
Just got me mits on the N7100 and loving it, I upgraded from the N7000 and asumed it wouldn't be that bigger jump but jeezus its sooo much better
anyways
My S pen is scribbling lines when I have it about 1 to 1.5 cm away from my screen, surely it should only make a line when it comes into contact with the screen? ooh er....
Also I just opened MAPS and zoomed into me crin and tried to hold the S Pen to screen and pressing the button, but nothing happens? another ooh er.....
Any thoughts people
Cheers
Lee

Faulty nib... there's been a few cases documented on here already... try moving the nib with your finger to unjam it failing that it's a replacement required...

MadfishGTB said:
Faulty nib... there's been a few cases documented on here already... try moving the nib with your finger to unjam it failing that it's a replacement required...
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The nib does move up and down, the white end has about 1 1.5 mm of play, not too fused about the button taking pictures of my screen but drawing on the screen when the pen is far from it thats annoying, is this a faulty nib too?
Cheers
Lee

It is possible to adjust the sensitivity of the pen by opening it up and Adjusting the potentiometer. ..
The is a thread on here describing how to do it. ..
Might be worth a try?
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I don't have such a issue... Did you found what is causing that?
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jamesangels said:
I don't have such a issue... Did you found what is causing that?
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Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1925212
It describes how to adjust the sensitivity of the S pen . Otherwise take it to the service center,

S Pen - Is this normal?

I noticed today that my S Pen does not actually mark where I touch the screen. This is not that significant in portrait but it marks and points a very noticeably 3 mm above where my pen is actually pointed. Is this normal or is my S Pen/ Note defective?
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If you are a lefty make sure you go to the S-pen settings and set it for left handed use

Lefaid said:
I noticed today that my S Pen does not actually mark where I touch the screen. This is not that significant in portrait but it marks and points a very noticeably 3 mm above where my pen is actually pointed. Is this normal or is my S Pen/ Note defective?
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I hoping you find a solution thats exactly why I moved from the Note 1 to the SG3 since it was driving me nuts. I had been told the Note 2 does not have the issue so I was going to get my Note 2 later this week.

If you notice, hover the pen above the screen and push the spen inwards with your finger it writes without even touching the screen.
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I must say that if that was the case I would go to AT&T and demand they fix it or give me a new one! (Same thing if it wrote before I touched the screen!!) I just tested both of these things and it marks exactly where I place the pen, and does not do so until I am actually touching the screen! (very lightly!) I paid way too much (even though it was only 199 that is still a lot 4 me!) for it not to work exactly as I want it!

Brava27 said:
If you notice, hover the pen above the screen and push the spen inwards with your finger it writes without even touching the screen.
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Ya. I noticed that a few days ago. Cool stuff
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I think it may have been in an app I was using, because it does not go into landscape. It is still not exact but I think that is just the way it works for human error. It works as far as I am concerned. I will test more before running to ATT
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Spen fix
To fix the hovering issue u can pop off the spen button with an exact blade or a box cutter blade. You will see two pentiometers. Having the top point to the left, use a fine flathead screwdriver and turn it clockwise an 1/8th of a turn each time or to ur liking. The left pentameter is for sensitivity of the spen. And the right one decreases the distance and sensitivity of the pen of it hovering above the screen causing it to write automatically. There are posts on this matter however I can't find the link anymore. Just Google it. "how to decrease sensitivity of spen for note 2.". I did this to my brothers and my own spen already and all is well. Note the button when prying out WILL fly out so watch your eye and do this in a well lit and clean Area. To put the button back on, just insert the side closest to the tip of the spen first then click in the back side. Hope this helps us guys.

[Q] does the magnet on the casing affect note 2 ?

i was trouble by this when i got my new casing for note 2 , at some point i cannot draw on the middle part on the right side with the S pen.
at first i thought the casing was too tight hence result "presure" on the phone so that i cannot draw on it ( i can draw on it using my finger), so i removed the case and everything is back to normal.
untill just now i finally realised it wasn't the casing , it was the magnet on the casing ( when i draw, i flip the cover to the back ). when the magnet get too close behind the screen, the S pen won't work on that area.
so here is my question. is it okay for the magnet to be so close to the phone , and will it affect the hard ware ( either S pen or the sensor in the screen ) ?
many thanks .

I have exactly the same experience. ...so now my phone is without a case. ..
Saving up to get the SGP case soon
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+1
Attached is my test...
The red big circles is where it is affecting my phone using the magnetic wallet case.
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I had a case on for one day with a magnet clip on the right side of the screen and I noticed that the s-pen didn't work properly around that area. I can write there but hovering doesn't work too good.
I removed the case and it's been off for maybe less than 20 hours... But I still experience the problem and it also seems that when I'm using the GPS it can't fix on my location. It just jumps around on the map closely to where I'm located. Tried the same thing on my Note 1 and it found my location with no problem.
I think somehow the magnet from the case has affected something internally. I hope this is not permanent...

SrAdama said:
I had a case on for one day with a magnet clip on the right side of the screen and I noticed that the s-pen didn't work properly around that area. I can write there but hovering doesn't work too good.
I removed the case and it's been off for maybe less than 20 hours... But I still experience the problem and it also seems that when I'm using the GPS it can't fix on my location. It just jumps around on the map closely to where I'm located. Tried the same thing on my Note 1 and it found my location with no problem.
I think somehow the magnet from the case has affected something internally. I hope this is not permanent...
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HELLO ELECTRONICS 101....
Magnet + anything electronic = usually broken
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Great, I hope amazon will take back the bear motion case i got 2 weeks ago. Now i have to find the one with the snap closure...
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Ans: It obviously does.

Hello alls! Any Note 2 owners here have the Flygrip installed? Curious if there's any magnetic parts in the grip which could distort the compass. Thanks for reading!

Hm... Now I'm not sure the Note 2 behaved like it did because of the magnet.. I've tried several Note 2's in store and hovering on the screen around the sides only work if you have the S-Pen real close to the screen. The GPS works fine now, I think perhaps it was some settings I played around with with how to find my location.

I think so

The s pen's sensor in ur note 2 is some kind of magnetic sensor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_tablet

I think it affects the s pen input, I have a mercury case with a magnet which is used to close the case, and now when I'm writing or drawing with the S pen, the input goes haywire at that area so sad seems permanent...
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Frostyeo said:
I think it affects the s pen input, I have a mercury case with a magnet which is used to close the case, and now when I'm writing or drawing with the S pen, the input goes haywire at that area so sad seems permanent...
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Do you mean that even without the case you still have problems?

S-pen sensitivity question (too Iow sensitivity?)

Hello,
I got Samsung Galaxy Note II since a week now and I noticed that the s-pen does not register the weakest (lightest) touch, like when I'm gliding with the pen over the screen (the pen's tip is touching the screen but barely). I'm used to very light touch, so when I'm drawing a line sometimes it does not register at all or there is some part of it missing.
Is this normal? Maybe I just need to learn to press it a bit harder. I found a lot theads about s-pen being too sensitive, maybe I need to calibrate it but the other way? Also I found some threads with the same question but no answer.
Regards,
Dragon

You can adjust the sensitivity by popping off the button on the side of the pen and turning the screw below it. Keep in mind that the way the s pen detects a touch is when the nib on the end is pushed in, so depending on how light you use it, increasing the sensitivity too much might cause false positives (registering touches when to pen isn't touching the screen)
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Thank you for the reply D3_. That explains a lot. I guess I'm just pressing it too lightly. I will just have to get used to pressing it a bit harder.

You can still try adjusting the sensitivity, you might be able to find a sweet spot that works just right for you.
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You got your s pen very low sensitivity but but mine is too sensitive. Even 1 to 1.5cm to the screen it still writing something that I don't need. I cant draw anything. I have been waiting for new s pen from Samsung to replace old one for a month. Hooe to have a very good s oen thus time.
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The sensitivity on mine just changed randomly?
Causing a real problem with swipe.
I have to swipe real s l o w l y....
Any ideas why this might have happened?

click9666 said:
You got your s pen very low sensitivity but but mine is too sensitive. Even 1 to 1.5cm to the screen it still writing something that I don't need. I cant draw anything. I have been waiting for new s pen from Samsung to replace old one for a month. Hooe to have a very good s oen thus time.
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Read my post above (second post in this thread) on how to change your s-pen sensitivity. You probably don't need a new one.
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D3_ said:
Read my post above (second post in this thread) on how to change your s-pen sensitivity. You probably don't need a new one.
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How can you pop the button out?
And will it impact warranty?

S-pen too sensitive
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How can you pop the button out?
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Just got my note 2 today (YAY). The s-pen registers when I am barely touching the screen...how do I pop the button w/o breaking anything? Will this possibly change, or stay the same, on DN3?
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