Is the S-pen compatible with the Galaxy S23 series? (2024)

• Do not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it. The S Pen may be damaged or the nib may be deformed.
• If there is a magnet near the device, some S Pen actions, such as charging or tapping the touch screen, may not work.
  
• Even if the S Pen has been fully discharged, you can use other S Pen features, such as tapping the touch screen or the Air command features.
• If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen, the device may not recognize the S Pen's actions.
• If water enters the S Pen slot, remove the water from the slot before using it.
• If the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Center.

How to charge the S Pen

When you insert the SPen into the slot, charging will start automatically. If the Air action feature is turned off, the S Pen will be charged only when the device is charging.

Reset the S Pen

If your S Pen won’t connect to your phone or if it doesn’t seem to be charging, resetting the S Pen is a quick fix.

Step 1. To reset it, openSettings, and then search for and selectS Pen.

Step 2. TapS Pen remote or Air actions.

Step 3. TapMore options(the three vertical dots).

Step 4. TapReset S Penand wait for the S Pen to reset itself.

Note:

• You can only connect Samsung-approved S Pens that support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
• Do not detach the S Pen from the device when it is being connected. Doing so will interrupt the process

Howto detach the S Pen

You can easily disengage and reinsert S Pen. Press the end of the S Pen and pull outfrom the slot. To store the S Pen, reinsert it into the slot and push ituntil it clicks into place.

Connect your S Pen to your phone

To pair your S Pen, simply take it out of the case and begin using it on the screen

Step 1. First, make sure the pen is toggled to the device you want to use

Step 2. Press thePairbutton on the S Pen to connect it to your phone.

Step 3. A popup will appear on your compatible phone; tapConnectto proceed.

Step 4. Begin writing on the screen with your S Pen.

Step 1. Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features.

Step 2. Tap S Pen.

Step 3. Tap Air actions, and then tap the switch to activate the feature.

Step 4. Launch the Camera app.

Step 5. Press the S Pen button once to take a picture.

• To take a series of pictures, press and hold the S Pen button.
• To change the shooting mode, move the S Pen to the left or right while pressing and holding the S Pen button.
• To switch between cameras, press the S Pen button twice.