if you're having problems with choppiness, light touches, or having to press hard for your pen to register a touch you can adjust the sensitivity easily.
this search for a fix started when i found my gn2 would stutter when getting into the "zone" and start randomly causing accidental touches. from the gn2 forums i found that the sensitivity can be adjusted via a potentiometer in the pen itself.
on my gn10.1 i found the pen too sensitive. in order to draw the thin lines i had to almost hover over the screen and in doing so i ended up with choppy thin lines. after decreasing the sensitivity i can now draw consistent thin lines after adding just a smidge of pressure.
to adjust the sensitivity you'll need to remove the cover of the click button. a razor should do the job. the fastener is on the back end (towards the samsung logo). a little upwards force and it'll pop off easily. after removing, you'll see two pots. the one on the left is the one you want to mess with (dunno what the one on the right does).
using a small screwdriver turn the pot clockwise 1/8 a turn at a time to decrease the sensitivity, counter clockwise for increase. find the setting that suits you the best and reassemble. this trick kept me from making a trip back to the sprint store and exchanging a phone (no replacement stylus yet).
How did you find out about that?
it was in the gnII forum. no pics there though. he just said pop off the button and adjust the left potentiometer. thought i'd elaborate a bit here.
madsquabbles said:
if you're having problems with choppiness, light touches, or having to press hard for your pen to register a touch you can adjust the sensitivity easily.
this search for a fix started when i found my gn2 would stutter when getting into the "zone" and start randomly causing accidental touches. from the gn2 forums i found that the sensitivity can be adjusted via a potentiometer in the pen itself.
on my gn10.1 i found the pen too sensitive. in order to draw the thin lines i had to almost hover over the screen and in doing so i ended up with choppy thin lines. after decreasing the sensitivity i can now draw consistent thin lines after adding just a smidge of pressure.
to adjust the sensitivity you'll need to remove the cover of the click button. a razor should do the job. the fastener is on the back end (towards the samsung logo). a little upwards force and it'll pop off easily. after removing, you'll see two pots. the one on the left is the one you want to mess with (dunno what the one on the right does).
using a small screwdriver turn the pot clockwise 1/8 a turn at a time to decrease the sensitivity, counter clockwise for increase. find the setting that suits you the best and reassemble. this trick kept me from making a trip back to the sprint store and exchanging a phone (no replacement stylus yet).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nice find, you should put this in the tips thread aswell:good:
cool find i actually adjusted sensitivity to where it "clicks" on screen without touching the screen. a features i have been wanting.
Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk 2
Awesome! I was looking for this for quite some time
After you take tthe button off, you can put it back on with no consequence correct?
Sent from my HTC Glacier running CM7
younix258 said:
Awesome! I was looking for this for quite some time
After you take tthe button off, you can put it back on with no consequence correct?
Sent from my HTC Glacier running CM7
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yep, it just pops back on. put the little notch under the front (towards the pen tip) first then snap it back into place. i've done it with my gn2 and my gn10.1 s-pens so far. i'm pretty sure all wacom pens would be able to be adjusted the same.
Just another little tip while removing the button. Place a piece of scotch tape on the bottom portion of the button. The first time I removed it with a razor blade, it went flying towards the kitchen. Luckily it landed in a dirty glass instead of down the drain.
Great tip!!
Could you please show some photos of the button?
Thanks!
Enviado desde mi GT-I9100 usando Tapatalk 2
Read the thread. Shots are there.
Maybe he meant pictures of the s-pen button flying through the kitchen... Uh
Sent from my GT-N8000 using xda app-developers dope
I turned mine to far clockwise and it became ultra sensitive. Recognizing from at least 2 inches away from the glass.
Sent from my GT-I9100M using xda premium
Omnius001 said:
Maybe he meant pictures of the s-pen button flying through the kitchen... Uh
Sent from my GT-N8000 using xda app-developers dope
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
:laugh:
toenail_flicker said:
Read the thread. Shots are there.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did, I would like to see just the button, to have an idea of exactly how out fits in the hole.
Enviado desde mi GT-N8010 usando Tapatalk 2
rewrew said:
I did, I would like to see just the button, to have an idea of exactly how out fits in the hole.
Enviado desde mi GT-N8010 usando Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
here you go
rewrew said:
I did, I would like to see just the button, to have an idea of exactly how out fits in the hole.
Enviado desde mi GT-N8010 usando Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't forget the thanks button.
Oh this is great! I wonder if this will work with the Wacom pen we've talked about in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931137
I popped open mine, and the pots are side by side like in the Note Spen. Hm, I don't think the screwdriver I have for my eyeglasses is small enough though.
Don't own a screwdriver small enough. Will try getting one tomorrow. Since putting a screen protector on I find the s-pen less sensitive ; hopefully this will help.
Hest88 said:
Oh this is great! I wonder if this will work with the Wacom pen we've talked about in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931137
I popped open mine, and the pots are side by side like in the Note Spen. Hm, I don't think the screwdriver I have for my eyeglasses is small enough though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had an old Lenovo ThinkPad one where I had lost the button and used a rubber pen grip to use with my note when I first purchased it, the sensitivity and offset issue prevented me from using the pen and I had never thought about adjusting the potentiometers until I saw this thread.
I adjusted the sensitivity as detailed and it worked! I still had a problem with the offset where the pen had too much of a distance from nib to where it wrote so I thought to myself, maybe the second potentiometer that we were told not to adjust will resolve this problem and then thought that I've got nothing to lose with this old pen and gave it a shot.
I can confirm that the Pen now works flawlessly as the other potentiometer did indeed adjust the offset.
I now have a pen without the button for when I take intensive notes and no longer will be pressing the side button by accident which used to screw up my notes and was annoying, now it's a thing of the past!
If anyone wants to adjust the second potentiometer, my advise would be that you use the right size screw driver and make small adjustments, test and readjust as per the op.
HasC said:
I had an old Lenovo ThinkPad one where I had lost the button and used a rubber pen grip to use with my note when I first purchased it, the sensitivity and offset issue prevented me from using the pen and I had never thought about adjusting the potentiometers until I saw this thread.
I adjusted the sensitivity as detailed and it worked! I still had a problem with the offset where the pen had too much of a distance from nib to where it wrote so I thought to myself, maybe the second potentiometer that we were told not to adjust will resolve this problem and then thought that I've got nothing to lose with this old pen and gave it a shot.
I can confirm that the Pen now works flawlessly as the other potentiometer did indeed adjust the offset.
I now have a pen without the button for when I take intensive notes and no longer will be pressing the side button by accident which used to screw up my notes and was annoying, now it's a thing of the past!
If anyone wants to adjust the second potentiometer, my advise would be that you use the right size screw driver and make small adjustments, test and readjust as per the op.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then the second. Potentiometer is for offset, I will try this with my old note I as it have offset
Sent from my X10S using xda app-developers app
Related
press *#0*#
choose S-Pen test
and try touching the edges of the screen. look at my attachments. red colored parts of the screen cannot be filled.
update
http://jjpda.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-calibrate-galaxy-note-s-pen.html
i am not the only one
Same results on my end and the center point where the pen starts to write can really need some calibration.. I dont really use the pen that much but it irritates me when I do want to use it and end up starting to draw or line something out of my "target"
On the blog posted by Qvp, there was a comment which i find very useful:
Anonymous said...
open a S-memo, choose the eraser option.
while holding the pen on the screen change
the angle of the pen. You will see the tip
'move' inside the eraser circle. now get used
to the angle in which the tip is in the center
and your drawing will be dead on, and you will
be able to even draw in those 'seemingly dead'
corners aswell....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The only thing i have to mention is to reduce the eraser size and make it small to be very accurate with finding you pen "golden" angle.
I hope this helps!
Qvp said:
press *#0*#
choose S-Pen test
and try touching the edges of the screen. look at my attachments. red colored parts of the screen cannot be filled.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is a software problem. The devs have forgotten how to switch on multiple axe systems for the same space depending from the angle/point you see the area. So they sucked it with a simple solution the just move the drawing area and not the tip of the pen. To prove that go to the SPEN setting and put left hand dominating and redo this test and you WILL see what happens on the left side of the screen.
And trust me Samsung or at the developers who did that knew because they fixed it, let call it so, i would say hiding it on memo they put a none draw layer on the EDGE to hide it, but they forgot the SPEN test and the photo EDITOR
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA App
mdalacu said:
On the blog posted by Qvp, there was a comment which i find very useful:
The only thing i have to mention is to reduce the eraser size and make it small to be very accurate with finding you pen "golden" angle.
I hope this helps!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There are points where you can't draw and hold the pen with every finger angle you want
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA App
Smart german you are right. Can this be fixed!?
No reply? Someone should try and find a fix for this thing
They probably will not fix it, nor anyone will because the ics update will fix this. Ics has pen input built in.
The issue is not present in older Roms, this is why i left kl8 and back to kk5, which is better, smother and dont have this problem of touch screen.
I noticed that this is happening when touching app icon on right side.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
rilazi said:
The issue is not present in older Roms, this is why i left kl8 and back to kk5, which is better, smother and dont have this problem of touch screen.
I noticed that this is happening when touching app icon on right side.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think that you are wrong....because I moved back to kernel 5 especially to check this... And I think its the same.now I am back on kernel8
Can you post a screenshot to prove this problem doesn't exist in kernel 5?
http://slike.milf-hosting.info/images/1326074343.jpg
Kernel version 2.6.35.7-N7000XXKKA-CL726566
Baseband version N7000XXKK5
Everything is stock, still no updates for me or ?
turshija said:
http://slike.milf-hosting.info/images/1326074343.jpg
Kernel version 2.6.35.7-N7000XXKKA-CL726566
Baseband version N7000XXKK5
Everything is stock, still no updates for me or ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it proves that on stock its also ****ed
Hey guys,
yesterday night while playing around with my international Note2, I found something pretty interesting, and I was able to control the entire phone WITHOUT touching the screen at all, neither with my fingers nor the S-Pen.
Basically the phone doesn't recognize the S-Pen click/tap by the contact of the pen with the screen, the phone does recognize the "tap" when the pen tip goes back.
Now try yourself: with the help of *whatever you want* ( I used a poker playing card ), bring the S-Pen near the screen, let's say over an icon, and with the object you've chosen make the pen tip go back. If you're accurate enough, you will see the icon being pressed.
Now throw the object away and use your fingers, take the pen in your hand, keep the tip pressed with your index finger and have fun.
I don't know if this might be useful for some future development or has already been posted/discovered, I'm just sharing my experience.
Best regards,
PurPLe SKy
Wo! You're right... It works!!
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
hehehe
I think Almost all they know it.....
Two months before I made a video on it take a look at it.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOqPMT21NMA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
If you can you can update this link in OP
it is for fun only
raghavafitt said:
hehehe
I think Almost all they know it.....
Two months before I made a video on it take a look at it.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOqPMT21NMA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
If you can you can update this link in OP
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOL, ok, ok
I got my Note2 less than a month ago and I discovered that just yesterday, also the title of the topic didn't match anything relevant/similar
here's a funny trick you can play on other note (2) owners if they have a somewhat flexible case: attach a magnet to the back of the phone.
it won't hurt any of the electronics, but the s-pen will refuse to write above the magnet.
I figured that out when I got a nice 360 flip case with a not so nice magnet in the back.
it took me a while to figure out there was nothing wrong with my stylus.
How to use s pen without touch to screen please reply me
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
thinks for the info
I'm finding that my S Pen is taking a second to be registered when touching the screen, and then takes an extra second when I move it away.
So all my handwriting has slight trails because I'm moving my hand away from the screen, but the pen is still maintaining a connection to digitizer even though I'm not touching the screen anymore.
Anyone know of a fix?
Thanks,
jsmuli2 said:
I'm finding that my S Pen is taking a second to be registered when touching the screen, and then takes an extra second when I move it away.
So all my handwriting has slight trails because I'm moving my hand away from the screen, but the pen is still maintaining a connection to digitizer even though I'm not touching the screen anymore.
Anyone know of a fix?
Thanks,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried factory resetting? I had some bugs that I ironed out with a factory reset. If that doesn't fix it, you might need to take it back to the store
Sounds like you might have some gunk in the pen tip area. The system recognizes contact by reading the amount of pressure applied to the tip, so if something is obstructing the natural movement of the tip, that could lead to inaccurate pressure readings.
I'd try using the included tip removal tool to remove the current tip, blow down the hole of the S-Pen to dislodge anything that might have gotten in there, then try installing one of the new tips.
If that doesn't do anything and you have the same results, you might have to take it back to the store. If you do take it back, ask to try a different S-Pen and see if it still has the same issue.
jsmuli2 said:
I'm finding that my S Pen is taking a second to be registered when touching the screen, and then takes an extra second when I move it away.
So all my handwriting has slight trails because I'm moving my hand away from the screen, but the pen is still maintaining a connection to digitizer even though I'm not touching the screen anymore.
Anyone know of a fix?
Thanks,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Search on here for how to adjust the potentiometer in your s pen, sounds like you need to make it less sensitive.
dickson123 said:
Search on here for how to adjust the potentiometer in your s pen, sounds like you need to make it less sensitive.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
where?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
makalolo said:
where?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viDDKGPj2FI
A picture is worth a thousands words
I have circled in green the correct lines, in red the stray ones.
Why does it behave this way? It is no even co sistent, that is it does not happen always on the same spot
I get that too, don't know why.
Me too
Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-I9300 met Tapatalk
I think it is happening because the pen is not communicating with the screen properly. Meaning that when you lift the pin up instead of pulling it straight up you're pulling it slightly at an angle and the pen is still close enough to communicate with the screen.
Sent from my GT-N8013 using XDA Premium HD app
Temetka said:
I think it is happening because the pen is not communicating with the screen properly. Meaning that when you lift the pin up instead of pulling it straight up you're pulling it slightly at an angle and the pen is still close enough to communicate with the screen.
Sent from my GT-N8013 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Exactly, im thinking that too. Or atleast it looks like that when writing. It's annoying but you can live with it - i dont care show much about it when writing, but when drawing it is awful.
enigma_x said:
Exactly, im thinking that too. Or atleast it looks like that when writing. It's annoying but you can live with it - i dont care show much about it when writing, but when drawing it is awful.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Might be the damaged SPen nib.My one was kinda wearing out so it justs does crazy stuff.Try replacing it to see if it works
Its not damaged, don't waste your money on a new one. It's Samsung's fault as they didn't fixed all the bugs in the firmware when they developed the product. I have lots of friends that use Note in school and everyone has this problem. That includes n8010 n8000 n8013.. The solution is either try using LectureNotes and apply some of the built in filters or try to teach yourself how to write in a way that there are no nibs. Also, be aware that some parts of the screen are more affected than other parts.
I think i might have insight here..
I recently looked into dev settings on my nexus 4 and set 'show pointer" out of curiosity. It is very interesting how the systems tells you not only the coordinates of the pointer, but the change in x- and y-coordinates, aka the speed of your finger as you glide. It also extrapolates where your finger would end up based on that speed, much like a momentum simulation.
I think whats happening here is that as you lift, you might flick the tip just a millimeter or so but at a high speed and the system extrapolates the line quite unnaturally. I might be wrong here tho, its just a theory.
Edit: looking back at the photo, notice that the lines happen as you lift the pen and not as you set it down..
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Happens to me too. I don't think that everyone here doesn't know how to lift a pen when they stop writing.
That doesn't make sense. It's a Samsung issue that I hope they fix in the next update.
thegios said:
A picture is worth a thousands words
I have circled in green the correct lines, in red the stray ones.
Why does it behave this way? It is no even co sistent, that is it does not happen always on the same spot
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does your case have a magnet on it? Sometimes magnets mess with Note 10.1 S-Pen.
Hahahalalala said:
Does your case have a magnet on it? Sometimes magnets mess with Note 10.1 S-Pen.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the original samsung case that yes, have small magnets on the edge and in the middle
thegios said:
I have the original samsung case that yes, have small magnets on the edge and in the middle
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The original samsung case shouldn't give any problems,. but try taking it out for a while and see how that goes.
If not, call Samsung Support.
So far, I'm not able to replicate the stray line issues here, but my case (some generic flip cover with an elastic band to hold it shut) does not have magnets because I was concerned about the effect on the s-pen behavior so it could be that.
However, in terms of a fix you could try adjusting the sensitivity of your s-pen itself.
CAUTION!! you may damage it by doing so, I'm not responsible etc etc, do at your own risk !! ---
The click button along the side of the s-pen (with the ridges in it) is remove-able and underneath it is a screw you can adjust (in very small increments please) to adjust the sensitivity of the pen. The screw NEAREST the pen tip (there are two screws next to each other) is what you would adjust --- going CLOCKWISE to DECREASE sensitivity, and COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to INCREASE sensitivity.
I adjusted it to be slightly less sensitive as my pen was registering on the screen sometimes without touching it --- it appears that the tail-ended portions of your E's may also be a result of over-sensitivity.
YMMV of course
I'vehad the Note 4 for a few days and the S-Pen feels quite loose to me. It can even move around a 1mm when in its silo.
I compared it to my friends Note 3 and it felt very tight. It also feels much more tight when inserted with no movement.
Anyone with the same problem?
I'm just concerned that it will get only worse.
My note 4 have no problem with spen
Try factory reset
Sent from my SM-N910L using XDA Free mobile app
I had that problem this morning. I took my case off and reinsert the pen and now it's nice and sturdy again. Maybe the pen wasn't inserted all the way?
I double checked and it's all the way in. If I'm the only one I guess I got a defective one ...
honhan0904 said:
My note 4 have no problem with spen
Try factory reset
Sent from my SM-N910L using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why would a factory reset do any help? lol. The pen is loose whilst in the phone!
Oh sorry i think it not responsive when touch on the phone
Sent from my SM-N910L using XDA Free mobile app
samxxx99 said:
I double checked and it's all the way in. If I'm the only one I guess I got a defective one ...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try putting the pen in with the button facing down. Seems if it's facing up, it does jiggle a little.
It actually feels more firm with button facing down. But it doesn't solve the problem completely in my case
lol, same story here. just wanted to create a tread...
i have 3 note4's at the moment (due to display problems): 2 of them have loose spen, at one device it sits tight like on my note3!
a solution is to put one or two layers of transparent tape around the silver end of the s-pen, although i do not prefer this method
as it looks not good...
I decided to return my device on Thursday since it was actually bothering me, but funny thing is Samsung is still claiming it is not a defect and studying my case. They even went as far as show me another unit with the same problem.
I really hope upcoming batches will have it ironed out.
Does anyone know a solution in fixing the loose s-pen? The one with tape doesn't work out well, and is not really aesthetic...
Have you tried comparong inserting the S-Pen with the button facing up and facing down? I had the same problem on my 10.1 2014 and it was much tighter when the button was facing down in the case. I know it's not a solution, but it might help.
iR¡[email protected]!* from i9505 via Tapatalk 4
Do about 20 jumping jax with phone in hand. If the spen slips out of place its a defect.
You could then argue it has s heath and should allow you to run with device.
Mine is snug, my Note 3 was a bit loose but it never fell out or anything. I guess if it's inside the silo and doesn't slip out with normal usage it's not a defect.
i added now one layer (one wrung around) of clear tape (which i do not like aesthetically!!), and now the spen sits tight.
button up or down didn't change anything for me...
now, with the pen tight, the device feels a lot more "solid", so for me the loose pen is a defect...
maybe adding a point of glue would also do the trick, i will experiment a little with that...
TML1504 said:
i added now one layer (one wrung around) of clear tape (which i do not like aesthetically!!), and now the spen sits tight.
button up or down didn't change anything for me...
now, with the pen tight, the device feels a lot more "solid", so for me the loose pen is a defect...
maybe adding a point of glue would also do the trick, i will experiment a little with that...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please don't use glue in your brand new device. Get it exchanged!
Can someone define 'loose s pen'? I put mine in pressed in all the way. If I wiggle my finger on it, it slight jiggles, but not to the point where it falls off. I have never noticed this on any note before. I wouldn't say its a defect, but more of an annoyance.
MattMJB0188 said:
Can someone define 'loose s pen'? I put mine in pressed in all the way. If I wiggle my finger on it, it slight jiggles, but not to the point where it falls off. I have never noticed this on any note before. I wouldn't say its a defect, but more of an annoyance.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sounds exactly like mine, I can wiggle it a bit, but it still feels like sits there and won't fall out anyway..
gabrymr said:
Sounds exactly like mine, I can wiggle it a bit, but it still feels like sits there and won't fall out anyway..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you put it in the other way its snug. Or at least mine is.
S Pen included with my Note 4
Hi i have 2 seperate questions about the S Pen. 1st. Has anyone removed the button on the pen to try to adjust the potentiometers for sending the pen thinner or thicker? I saw a pic of a note 4 S Pen with the button removed on this forum somewhere 2 days ago & it showed the pen having 2 round very small adjustable screw like things & they where explaining which way to turn the front one to adjust it, but I removed my button just to look at it & in my S Pen there is no adjustment mechanisms at all & there's only one round thing total so I'm just curious to see whether it's the same for all note 4 buyers or not?
2nd. I thought I heard something about Samsung developing & very soon making available for sale a newer updated S Pen for the note 4 & note edge to include Rotation & Tilt which was originally supposed to be included with both phones on release days of each. Does anyone know any info at all about this?