Everyone in my house recently switched over to the Galaxy Note 2. We love the phones, but for some reason, I got stuck with a defective s-pen.
My stylus doesn't do the same basic functions as the others, such as screen capture, quick commands, etc. On the other hand, it can do things the other pens can't, such as swipe between screens while hovering an inch above the glass and open apps, links, etc. by clicking the pen button while hovering an inch above the glass.
I love the bonus features, but the lack of basic features makes it unusable. After some research, I found all the guides to adjusting the potentiometer. I popped the button off the s-pen to adjust the little screw...and it's not there!
Here's a pic comparing everything: http://imgur.com/a/pm7EE
So...any help? Has anyone run into this before? Is there any way to fix this? I bought the phones used, so maybe this stylus is 3rd party?
I'm guessing that I can't swap this out via warranty now that I popped it open, so any help fixing is much appreciated!
The pens arent locked to a specific device. Try one of the others and see if it gets normal functionality. Otherwise you can buy a new one for 20-30$
mrevankyle said:
The pens arent locked to a specific device. Try one of the others and see if it gets normal functionality. Otherwise you can buy a new one for 20-30$
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I've actually tried all the pens on all the devices. Two of them do all the expected functions, while the one is okay for clicking links and such, but it won't do screen shots, quick command, etc. The thing where I can use it to swipe between screens or click links without even touching the screen is cool, though, so I was hoping I'd be able to get it to work and have the best of both worlds.
DeputyStankus said:
I've actually tried all the pens on all the devices. Two of them do all the expected functions, while the one is okay for clicking links and such, but it won't do screen shots, quick command, etc. The thing where I can use it to swipe between screens or click links without even touching the screen is cool, though, so I was hoping I'd be able to get it to work and have the best of both worlds.
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Come to think of it it sounds like the tip button is stuck in. Try pushing the tip in on one of the regular ones with a piece of tape or something and ill bet you get the same functionality as the messed up one. So maybe try putting the tip in rubbing alcohol or something to get it unstuck
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Come to think of it it sounds like the tip button is stuck in. Try pushing the tip in on one of the regular ones with a piece of tape or something and ill bet you get the same functionality as the messed up one. So maybe try putting the tip in rubbing alcohol or something to get it unstuck
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The tip seems to work fine, and taping in the tips on the others doesn't replicate the issues. For example, taping up the tip on a normal one doesn't make it so that I can swipe pages and open links without even touching the screen. Plus, this still wouldn't explain why the inside components are different.
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Do all of your devices share the same firmware ??
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Do all of your devices share the same firmware ??
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Yes.
I'm guessing it's an aftermarket stylus..
Probably should pick up an OEM version...and part company with the copy...g
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gregsarg said:
I'm guessing it's an aftermarket stylus..
Probably should pick up an OEM version...and part company with the copy...g
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This here^^^^^^^:thumbup: 100% correct.
Here's a link to a OEM part from Amazon. If you choose to order from somewhere else. Then just make sure you're receiving original Samsung retail packaging! That way you know it's real
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009V...2908c0fc#ref=mp_s_a_1_2&qid=1393532791&sr=8-2
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gregsarg said:
I'm guessing it's an aftermarket stylus..
Probably should pick up an OEM version...and part company with the copy...g
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Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of. I haven't seen 3rd party units that are branded as Samsung before, so I was hoping I could figure out a way to keep the extra features and restore the basic functions. Oh well!
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Samsung galaxy note 3 is about 4 months away. So far there hasnt been any confirmations from samsung of what it will be, hence putting the hardware aside. All I am interested to know is the future of S-pen. Can anyone predict of how the new spen will be? What will be its core functionality. I want to know how far samsung can go with this technology?
I hope someone has the answer
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sohebq said:
I want to know how far samsung can go with this technology?
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As far as I know they're just using Wacom's hardware and adding their own software features. I wouldn't expect anything new other than the size/shape and maybe a few new features. Maybe they'll integrate an eraser into the opposite end like a few of Wacom's styluses.
sohebq said:
I hope someone has the answer
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Until it is actually released, no one can answer your question. We can guess, (and hope) but not answer.
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Until it is actually released, no one can answer your question. We can guess, (and hope) but not answer.
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Yup thats why I asked to predict, those who has knowledge of this technology.
Is it possible to engage a touch function while being in the air view, using the pen button?
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D3_ said:
As far as I know they're just using Wacom's hardware and adding their own software features. I wouldn't expect anything new other than the size/shape and maybe a few new features. Maybe they'll integrate an eraser into the opposite end like a few of Wacom's styluses.
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Whats the point of eraser when u can do it already with the button?
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this may be early , but i need to check from u here before ordering the whole pack from amazon soon *(note + pen + microSD)_
DOES these 2 things work with the Note 10.1 2014 edition
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-Extreme-MB-SGCGB-AM/dp/B009SK57IS/ref=pd_sim_pc_3
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Samsung-Windows-Tablets/dp/B00BVUQZZ2/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
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this may be early , but i need to check from u here before ordering the whole pack from amazon soon *(note + pen + microSD)_
DOES these 2 things work with the Note 10.1 2014 edition
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-Extreme-MB-SGCGB-AM/dp/B009SK57IS/ref=pd_sim_pc_3
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Samsung-Windows-Tablets/dp/B00BVUQZZ2/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
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Both should work with the Note 2014 edition.
it may not be an issue especially if you put the samsung note into a case, but since the note comes with the S-pen and a slot for it, where would you store that bamboo stylus...
Dr_Muhsin said:
this may be early , but i need to check from u here before ordering the whole pack from amazon soon *(note + pen + microSD)_
DOES these 2 things work with the Note 10.1 2014 edition
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-Extreme-MB-SGCGB-AM/dp/B009SK57IS/ref=pd_sim_pc_3
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Samsung-Windows-Tablets/dp/B00BVUQZZ2/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
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Um, actually that card will not work, as it only has a microsd slot, not a full SD card slot.
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jmwils3 said:
Um, actually that card will not work, as it only has a microsd slot, not a full SD card slot.
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thanks for the Micro SD info
would this work
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Micro...e=UTF8&qid=1380327291&sr=1-1&keywords=microsd
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Elect...=UTF8&colid=ZHO64U0AZ0KV&coliid=I2TPDXK2FPJZN
also if any recommended microSD on amazon, plz let me know
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it may not be an issue especially if you put the samsung note into a case, but since the note comes with the S-pen and a slot for it, where would you store that bamboo stylus...
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well i need the bamboo stylus for a long, more professional sense of writing
i can keep it either in my pocket as it has a clip
or some cases have a place for pen , plus for some other things like ur ID card or so
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thanks for the Micro SD info
would this work
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Micro...e=UTF8&qid=1380327291&sr=1-1&keywords=microsd
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Elect...=UTF8&colid=ZHO64U0AZ0KV&coliid=I2TPDXK2FPJZN
also if any recommended microSD on amazon, plz let me know
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I personally own the SanDisk one you listed and can attest it works in my note 8, and don't see any reason it shouldn't work if the note 10.1 2014 (and I'll be very sad if not, since as you can see they aren't cheap to replace, lol). The Samsung one should be fine too, i just don't have personal experience with them, though I've heard great things in reviews.
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I am ordering a case solution for the new 10.1 that has a stylus holder as part of the case. That allows me to use the S Pen when I want it because it will be in the 10.1 but also have a different stylus available on the case if I want to do that. Is there a such thing as a full size nicely weighted stylus that feels more like a regular desk pen that will work with the Note? I'm not looking for one of those things with a foam blob at the end. I want the defined tip like on the S Pen.
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I am ordering a case solution for the new 10.1 that has a stylus holder as part of the case. That allows me to use the S Pen when I want it because it will be in the 10.1 but also have a different stylus available on the case if I want to do that. Is there a such thing as a full size nicely weighted stylus that feels more like a regular desk pen that will work with the Note? I'm not looking for one of those things with a foam blob at the end. I want the defined tip like on the S Pen.
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sounds like you're looking for a stylus from the BAMBOO family. they make a lot of those defined tip styluses. I'm unsure if it'll work with the note 10.1 but they work for other devices and ipads so i assume it should..
I didn't realize that Bamboo was made by Wacom. Turns out they do have a version of this called the Feel that works on the Note devices and according to Amazon reviews it is a pretty decent device and appears to be exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
jalanjkcarp said:
I didn't realize that Bamboo was made by Wacom. Turns out they do have a version of this called the Feel that works on the Note devices and according to Amazon reviews it is a pretty decent device and appears to be exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
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I have the Note 10.1 and use a stylus made by Samsung that works great. Im counting on it working just as well on the 2014 Note. Here's the link.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006WAPM78/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
whoooo, it has an eraser. that would be quite helpful in class.
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whoooo, it has an eraser. that would be quite helpful in class.
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would it be a given that the eraser works? I would expect that the individual apps would have to implement that. S-Note, for example, is probably taylored to the pen that comes with the tablet, which doesn't have an eraser, so I'd be surprised if it worked.
Does anybody have experience with erasers?
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would it be a given that the eraser works? I would expect that the individual apps would have to implement that. S-Note, for example, is probably taylored to the pen that comes with the tablet, which doesn't have an eraser, so I'd be surprised if it worked.
Does anybody have experience with erasers?
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i think so, the pen is made by samsung so i'd assume all the features would work on a samsung tablet right off the bat. theres an eraser button you can click on screen so i see no problems as to why it shouldnt work
I have a bamboo feel and it is a little more responsive than the spen or the Samsung pen with the eraser ( which I also have).Worth the price in my eyes unless you just have to have the eraser built in.
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I just recently purchased the bamboo feel for someone since im giving my original note 10.1 to.my gfs daughter. I currently use the thick BT s-pen. I LOVE IT, very expensive but I dont use the bt features often. I took felcro tape and wrapped around pen then I took removeable 3m tape and out in back of tablet case, no issues.for 2nd pen. ..bamboo feel seems a little stiffer on pen end then the others. They all work. Just have to consider your budget and what you prefer.
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Let's talk SD cards, what are you guys and installing? Or are you not doing any of this time because it's so new? I'm debating on which way to go myself.
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im pretty sure im gonna drop at least another 10gb in with a microsd card since i just opted to go with the 16gb version.
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Let's talk SD cards, what are you guys and installing? Or are you not doing any of this time because it's so new? I'm debating on which way to go myself.
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I went with the Samsung 64GB micro SD:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SK57ZQ/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Expensive little buggers
Do you have installed? And if so any issues? Thank you.
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Is there a way to make it so if you have one of your fingers touching the screen doesn't register it like on the Ipad?
bvm1228 said:
Is there a way to make it so if you have one of your fingers touching the screen doesn't register it like on the Ipad?
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Do you mean like locking the screen so it won't register input? I dunno but what's the purpose of this? Just so I can think a bit about it. I don't see the use and can't imagine why you would disallow one finger input. :0
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Do you mean like locking the screen so it won't register input? I dunno but what's the purpose of this? Just so I can think a bit about it. I don't see the use and can't imagine why you would disallow one finger input. :0
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Like when I hold the tablet in portrait mode with one hand, my thumb sometimes clicks things or makes it so I can't click on anything because of the thin bezels on the sides. I heard the iPad mini has something that fixes this problem.
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Like when I hold the tablet in portrait mode with one hand, my thumb sometimes clicks things or makes it so I can't click on anything because of the thin bezels on the sides. I heard the iPad mini has something that fixes this problem.
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O sh*t, ye I understand your trouble on this. I'm afraid I dunno. I can try and see when I get home. If the feature is called by a name on iPad, one should be able to google that name and then finish with android, but I won't do research thru me tablet. But I'll try and look around mate.
CuraeL said:
O sh*t, ye I understand your trouble on this. I'm afraid I dunno. I can try and see when I get home. If the feature is called by a name on iPad, one should be able to google that name and then finish with android, but I won't do research thru me tablet. But I'll try and look around mate.
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Thanks. I can't remember the name of it but I remember hearing about it when the iPad mini was launched and was reminded of it as I am using my tablet..
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Thanks. I can't remember the name of it but I remember hearing about it when the iPad mini was launched and was reminded of it as I am using my tablet..
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Can't find a name, can only find mention of the feature in iPad Mini describingly. Tried a few searches. Seems like some people comment on this, the Android have been doing it for a while, but from manufacturers. Samsung and Motorola seems to be doing it. Can't find any universal app and no one mentions name of apps that does it on their android devices. It's probably coded into the specific stock rom. Other mentions that it is fairly hit an miss that it works.
For now, no dice. - Sorry.
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Can't find a name, can only find mention of the feature in iPad Mini describingly. Tried a few searches. Seems like some people comment on this, the Android have been doing it for a while, but from manufacturers. Samsung and Motorola seems to be doing it. Can't find any universal app and no one mentions name of apps that does it on their android devices. It's probably coded into the specific stock rom. Other mentions that it is fairly hit an miss that it works.
For now, no dice. - Sorry.
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That sucks as it would be a great addition
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That sucks as it would be a great addition
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Agreed, would be a nice addition. One can only hope.
can anybody tell if there is another pen working with The Zenpad 3S 10
the zpen is garbage
is the Bamboo ink working?
what digitizer is build in?
txx3 said:
can anybody tell if there is another pen working with The Zenpad 3S 10
the zpen is garbage
is the Bamboo ink working?
what digitizer is build in?
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Been wondering the same thing. I haven't tried the Z Pen, but it's a bit pricey to take a chance with, even if I plan on trying to get a few years out of this tablet. Did you ever find anything?
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Been wondering the same thing. I haven't tried the Z Pen, but it's a bit pricey to take a chance with, even if I plan on trying to get a few years out of this tablet. Did you ever find anything?
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yeah dont....the Z-Pen is not even worth the half of its price ...
no, no one seems to care ..and infromations are rare and vague
txx3 said:
yeah dont....the Z-Pen is not even worth the half of its price ...
no, no one seems to care ..and infromations are rare and vague
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That's too bad, but thanks for the quick reply.
Crud...Came hoping to find an answer to this question, too. The z-pen bites completely.
Offset is ridiculous, pressure sensitivity is really shoddy, and actual note taking and or drawing is as bad as if I was using one of those rubber-nubbed capacitive stylii that come bundled free with pretty much everything.
I love the tablet itself, but this stylus is a joke. I just can't afford to throw money at replacements unless I know they work. Almost makes me wish I still had my Note Pro 12.2...
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Crud...Came hoping to find an answer to this question, too. The z-pen bites completely.
Offset is ridiculous, pressure sensitivity is really shoddy, and actual note taking and or drawing is as bad as if I was using one of those rubber-nubbed capacitive stylii that come bundled free with pretty much everything.
I love the tablet itself, but this stylus is a joke. I just can't afford to throw money at replacements unless I know they work. Almost makes me wish I still had my Note Pro 12.2...
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i gave up some time ago, sorry mate ..but if you find something let me know thank you
Ya, I paid the high price for the Asus Pen and it broke..
Anyone find an alternative? The pen six for many reasons, including the holding clip is cheap and breaks easily.
I've got a Lenovo Pen for my convertible laptop but I've not tried it on my tablet. To be honest I didn't even think of it until I saw this thread. I'll give it a try because the Lenovo pen is really nice. Should I try and special apps etc? I'm on stock ROM and don't think I'll be rooting this device for a while.
theandies said:
I've got a Lenovo Pen for my convertible laptop but I've not tried it on my tablet. To be honest I didn't even think of it until I saw this thread. I'll give it a try because the Lenovo pen is really nice. Should I try and special apps etc? I'm on stock ROM and don't think I'll be rooting this device for a while.
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i don't think it will work in the first place ...but u could just try sketchbook....its free on the play store
Nope can't get it to work.
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Nope can't get it to work.
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told you so, i for my part will never buy anthing again from asus.
I got the watch the tablet and both are garbage.
I only messed with it for about 10 minutes before I went to my sons basketball game. I'll try again when I have more time to mess with it but I don't think it's going to work. BTW - The Lenovo pen works great on my laptop.
Hi everyone. I use my tablet with the stylus to take notes at college. It's been great, with some minor but notable inconveiences about palm rejection being a bit wobbly. Is there any good app to make the tablet stylus only when I decide it? TIA
madding said:
Hi everyone. I use my tablet with the stylus to take notes at college. It's been great, with some minor but notable inconveiences about palm rejection being a bit wobbly. Is there any good app to make the tablet stylus only when I decide it? TIA
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I'm using Penly, it's pretty good
i am using touchnotes, it is really good in the free version,
it has many features and an one time purchase for the premium features.
so_of said:
i am using touchnotes, it is really good in the free version,
it has many features and an one time purchase for the premium features.
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I'm using Penly, it's pretty good
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thanks for the answers. for taking notes I use Nebo, and it's great, but what I am looking for is not a note taking app, but an app to turn the tablet into an "stylus input only" device, to prevent palm rejection with the stylus being wobbly. Something like that. It's confusing, I know. But thanks anyway
Hey, I tested many apps and I can tell that the best ones are xodo and notewise.
I think that xodo is the best on Android but is damn expensive with their monthly subscription ; fortunately, the free version is more than enough. Notewise is cheap with a one time small payment and has an amazing UI but has less features than xodo. And the free version of notewise is limited to 3 notes so if you're planning to using this one you'll have to pay it.
The one that works best for me was Flexcil, although the free version kinda sucks, the paid version is a beast like no other
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The one that works best for me was Flexcil, although the free version kinda sucks, the paid version is a beast like no other
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+1
try also "MyScript Nebo" it has pencil support
Of course you can go for touchnotes or jnotes, they both have all features you imagine but till now, touchnotes is more stable with stylus pen, and cheap if you want to pay one time.
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thanks for the answers. for taking notes I use Nebo, and it's great, but what I am looking for is not a note taking app, but an app to turn the tablet into an "stylus input only" device, to prevent palm rejection with the stylus being wobbly. Something like that. It's confusing, I know. But thanks anyway
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I don't think is possible what you want,. The pen touch part is the same digitizer for hand touch, yet different parts of the same driver, even you can inhibit the hand touch in the driver by adding a routine to disable at will the hand touch, your hand will still touch the digitizer/screen inducing touch events over the pen input, maybe you should ask Xiaomi MIUI developers to fix their drivers instead of finding a way to workaround that.