How to use S-pen with Galaxy devices
More devices are now compatible with the S Pen than ever before. Whether you have a Galaxy Z Fold4, Note series phone, Tab S8, S21 Ultra, or S22 Ultra, you will be able to draw and write straight on the screen! You may buy an S Pen even if your compatible model does not come with one. The optional S Pen is available in two distinct models: the S Pen Fold Edition and the S Pen Pro.
To use the S Pen, remove it from your device by pressing gently on the end. On removal, your device will vibrate briefly. You can also activate the S Pen by hovering it over the screen and quickly pressing the S Pen button at the end twice.
Learn how to utilize the S Pen to its full potential with your Galaxy mobile by reading on.
Once you’ve chosen your S Pen and have your new phone, all you have to do is pair the S Pen and start writing or multitasking!
To pair your S Pen Fold Edition, simply take it out of the case and begin using it on the screen. The Fold Edition does not need to be charged.
To pair your S Pen Pro, first, ensure you've charged it. Check that the mode switch is set to the correct device (such as a Galaxy Z Fold). Hold the Pairing button for 3 seconds until your phone recognizes the S Pen. You can write on the screen or use remote features like Air actions.
You can jot down notes, translate text, and preview links. Air command is a menu that provides S Pen features and quick access to frequently used apps.
To open the Air command panel, hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button. Alternatively, hover the S Pen over the screen and tap the Air command icon with the S Pen.
If the Air command icon does not appear after you hover the S Pen over the screen, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features > S Pen, and then tap the Show floating icon switch to activate it.
Drag upwards or downwards on the Air command panel and select a function or app you want.
Create notes: Create notes easily in a pop-up window. You can also launch this feature by double-tapping the screen while pressing and holding the S Pen button.
View all notes: View all notes in the Samsung Notes app.
Smart select: Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions, such as sharing or saving.
Screen write: Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the captured image. You can also capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page, such as a webpage.
Live messages: Instead of text messages, create and send a unique message by recording your actions while handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated file.
AR Doodle: Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else.
Translate: Hover the S Pen over a word to translate it.
Bixby Vision: Use the Bixby Vision features to search for similar images, detect and translate text, and more.
Magnify: Hover the S Pen over an area of the screen to enlarge it.
Glance: Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the app in full-screen view.
Write on the calendar: Launch the Calendar app and write or draw on the screen.
PENUP: Post your artwork, view others’ artwork, and get useful drawing tips.
Coloring: Add colors to images provided by PENUP using the S Pen.
Add shortcuts: Add shortcuts to frequently used apps to the Air command panel.
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