Why do some apps not work with S Pen?

I recently bought a note 10+ and was surprised to find out that the S-Pen doesn’t work in some apps. After some googling, I found out that apparently app devs need to individually add support for the S-Pen to their apps for it to work, and that the pen touching the screen is a different ‘input’ to using a finger.

How do I use S Pen on all apps?

Or, Open the Settings app and tap Advanced features. Tap Hold down Pen button to, and then select an app or feature. To launch an action, hold down the Pen button and wave your S Pen like a wand to control apps.

Is there an app for the S Pen?

Samsung Notes Samsung Notes replaces the S Note app pre-installed on the older Note devices. While there is no dearth of note-taking apps on Android, Samsung Notes is built-in and free to use. You can create handwritten notes, add text, or even dictate to convert voice to text.

What can you do with note 10 S Pen?

The Memo feature lets you quickly take notes without even unlocking the screen. With the S Pen, you can write on your Note 10’s Calendar app. It even lets you add appointments so you can coordinate your schedules with ease. The new Galaxy Note 10 and the 10 Plus also instantly converts your handwritten notes to text.

What is the S Pen good for?

You can use the S Pen to draw a shape anywhere on the screen and the phone will screenshot just that portion of the screen. This is so much better than taking super tall screenshots and cropping it down when you just need a little extra information. There is also an option to capture animation within a defined area.

What is the best app for note taking with stylus?

Microsoft OneNote is a free note-taking app that works wonderfully with the S Pen and can be synchronized across almost all platforms. Unlike Microsoft’s other Office apps, you don’t need a subscription here. You can create a variety of notebooks, type computer text, and write handwritten text with the S Pen.

How do I use Note S Pen on Android?

You can choose which app you would like to open when you press and hold the Pen button on your S Pen for a few seconds.

  1. Go to “Settings”, then tap “Advanced features”.
  2. Tap “S Pen”.
  3. Select “S Pen remote” or “Air actions” to open the S Pen remote settings screen.
  4. Tap “Hold down Pen button to”.

What does the top of the S Pen do?

At the top of the screen, you can set the languages you want to translate from and to. Then simply hover your S Pen over the words and tap the sound icon to hear their pronunciation. To toggle between translating a single word and an entire sentence, tap the text icon at the left of the Translate overlay.

Do S Pen tips wear out?

S Pen tips wear down over time, so this is something you’ll have to do once every year or so. But it’s a pretty simple process, and after you’ve gone through it once, it will be even easier in the future.