How to use S-pen with Galaxy devices
A wider range of Galaxy devices is now compatible with the S Pen than ever before. Whether you have a Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Tab S9, Galaxy S25 Ultra, or any previous Note series phone, you can easily draw and write directly on the screen! You can also purchase an S Pen separately if it is not included with your device.
To use the S Pen, gently press the tip to remove it from the device, and the device will vibrate to notify you. You can also activate the pen by hovering it over the screen and quickly double-pressing the button at its end. Keep reading to learn how to make the most of the S Pen with your Galaxy device.
Once you’ve chosen your S Pen and have your new Galaxy phone, all you need to do is pair the pen and start writing or multitasking!
To pair the S Pen Fold Edition, simply take it out of the case and start using it on the screen directly. This edition does not require charging.
To pair the S Pen Pro, first make sure it is fully charged. Check that the mode switch is set to the correct device (such as Galaxy Z Fold). Then press and hold the pairing button for 3 seconds until your phone recognizes the pen. You can then write on the screen or use remote features like Air Actions.
To pair the S Pen for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, the pen does not require charging or Bluetooth pairing. Just take it out and start writing or drawing on the screen immediately.
You can jot down notes, translate texts, and preview links using the S Pen. The Air Command menu is a special 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 pen button. Alternatively, you can hover the pen over the screen and tap the Air Command icon with the S Pen.
- If the Air Command icon does not appear when you hover the pen over the screen, open the Settings app, then tap Advanced Features > S Pen, and enable the Show floating icon option.
- Swipe up or down within the Air Command panel, then select the 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.
- Scree 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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