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Will the tip/nib of the S-pen wear out? Is it suppose to wear out?

Will the tip/nib of the S-pen wear out? Is it suppose to wear out?
I seem to recall reading something that the nib is not replaceable.
I have also found out from experience that not all S-pens are created equal, having tried 3.
The one I have is the best I can get, but if I have to get a new because of nib wear, I might not be as fortunate as I am now.

Although the pen on the note is different from the ones used on the Wacom tablets, they do look the same. From experience, the Wacom Pens from tablets will last at least 3-4 years with heavy use (in a design company).
I will have the note 4 by the time my s-pen dies, but in saying that I purcahsed the s-pen stylus that comes with an extra s-pen for about $35US

Stylus, non S-Pen

Anyone using a Stylus on the non S Pen capable devices?
What kind, what for, and general feelings?

Techmatte Stylus amPen
I just received a new stylus from Techmatte, called the amStylus and would like to give a few remarks.
http://www.amazon.com/amPen-Hybrid-...e=UTF8&qid=1383685041&sr=8-15&keywords=stylus
It is very similar to all the rubber tipped generic stylus available everywhere. Where this one separates itself is in the material it uses in addition to the rubber tip. The biggest problem with the generic stylus is that the rubber flexes and squishes way to easy and makes for very imprecise actions. The material used here is much more solid, with very little flex and squish, resulting in much more precise actions. It also flows quite smoothly over my devices screen, with no drag that the typical stylus has.
I have used it for everyday actions and a couple of drawing apps with great success.

im using the wacom one and the inertia feels great
i would like to find an anti-glare/matte screen protector and feel again
hope this helps
as for using it for s Pen features, i will have to try and update this thread

Porting the Note 10's s-pen support to the Note 9?

I love my Note 9, and I see no reason to upgrade to the Note 10 other than the s-pen has a bunch of new features.
Does anyone think it would be possible to pair a Note 10's pen with a Note 9, since it's basically bluetooth (isn't it?), and, with some hacking to copy over the drivers, libraries and some apps, basically get most of the note10's pen features running on the 9?
I'm pretty sure that it would require rooting the phone, but it might be a price and risk some would consider.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/development/rules-posting-development-t3828255

Does the N10 stylus fit into the N9?
Has anyone tried the Note10 stylus with the Note9 to verify that the wacom sensor array in the screen is compatible?
Then you could try pairing the stylus to see if the button is sensed the same way. If that all works, then surely it'd be possible to replace the N9's libraries which handle the stylus with the N10's, copy over the N10 apps and voila, your N9 becomes nearly as good as an N10.

speculatrix said:
Does the N10 stylus fit into the N9?
Has anyone tried the Note10 stylus with the Note9 to verify that the wacom sensor array in the screen is compatible?
Then you could try pairing the stylus to see if the button is sensed the same way. If that all works, then surely it'd be possible to replace the N9's libraries which handle the stylus with the N10's, copy over the N10 apps and voila, your N9 becomes nearly as good as an N10.
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It doesn't

Doesn't fit or doesn't work at all?

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Doesn't fit or doesn't work at all?
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Doesn't fit. Probably both.

I purchased an original replacement S Pen and it works seamlessly with my Note 9 out of the box, because it arrived charged. However, I don't think it's charging in the Note 9. I wonder if the new Note10+ S Pen will charge on a wireless charging tray?

Only way is to test and find out. It uses wireless charging in the phoned to power the S-pen so theoretically it should work... Just a pain having a loose S-pen floating around is all...

My money says it will not work with a traditional charging pad. I haven't researched the matter, but Samsung probably uses a proprietary standard other than Qi in charging the S Pen.

I have checked note 10+ stylus on my N9 and... working, button too.
I havent checked air-gestures, but if i will be remember, that i will check that too.
Because N10 stylus has another shapes, You would replace electronic part from new to old.
I have thought about it too

NFC range with battery case

Hi,
I have the Mophie Juice Pack (wireless charging enabled battery case). I bought this one because there were a couple of reviews out there saying NFC still worked.
I'm finding that it doesn't work at all with the case on. Which is a big kick to the balls given it cost £100/$100.
Does anyone know of a way to boost the NFC? Either through software or some tinkering with the phone or case?
Thanks
Joe

It's likely that the few reviews you mentioned are paid or simply fake.
A lithium-ion battery is essentially thin metal foils with electrolytes in between. In addition to the metal in the battery, the wireless charger in the case also features a shield on the backside of the charging coil to protect equipment on the other side from interference from the rapidly fluctuating electromagnetic field of the transmitter in your charging pad.
With that much metal, no amount of boosting the power to the NFC antenna will improve reception, just as you won't be able to see through a brick wall simply by beefing up your flashlight.
Sorry.

Thanks. Mophie themselves said the case "could interfere with NFC." There's no "could" or "interfere" about it. It's solidly blocked as you describe.
I've returned it for a refund. Sad really as it really was a nice case. If NFC isn't a deal breaker for anyone I'd solidly recommend it.
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Experience of Staedtler Noris Digital

The S Pen of S6 is quite handy but the retangular design is not so comfortable to hold and the position of button on the s pen is designed badly.
I find that using Noris Digital to write is a lot better than using the S Pen. S Pen is good for Annotation and Screen Capture but not for prolonged writing.
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Thanks! I agree with shortfalls of the shipped S-pen, and have been looking for an alternative. Is it this one?
https://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Di...prefix=Staedtler+Noris+Digital,aps,276&sr=8-4

Yes, it is the one. Quite close to the real pen experience.
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veryniceworld said:
The S Pen of S6 is quite handy but the retangular design is not so comfortable to hold and the position of button on the s pen is designed badly.
I find that using Noris Digital to write is a lot better than using the S Pen. S Pen is good for Annotation and Screen Capture but not for prolonged writing.
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You have the noris digital and it works on your tab s6? Mine does not, but maybe its because I have a glass screen protector installed. Would like to know if you have actually tried the combo, thanks.

Seem that the s6 screen's EMR is in power saving mode when the s pen is attached. It is necessary to detach the s pen in order to write with the Noris.
Not sure if it is possible to disable the power saving mode permanently. The battery life could be affected if doing so.
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veryniceworld said:
Seem that the s6 screen's EMR is in power saving mode when the s pen is attached. It is necessary to detach the s pen in order to write with the Noris.
Not sure if it is possible to disable the power saving mode permanently. The battery life could be affected if doing so.
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Wow that worked! Thank you!

Yes I have this pencil from when I had s3, I find it easier to use.

At last, the tablet/pen experience I had hoped for. This pen (STAEDTLER 180 22-1 Noris), combined with this cover and Nebo software, makes writing on the screen a joy!
If you've ever used a hexagonal pencil (like the ones you probably used in school) this pen will feel natural to use.
1" longer than S-pen (gonna see about cutting it to fit in slot)
Slightly thicker than S-pen (though I think/hope it will fit in S-pen slot if I do above procedure)
Slightly rubbery feel to it
I was able to use it without removing S-pen from slot, or fiddling with settings (I saw a post about an issue with this using different pen and/or settings, but everything worked for me 'right out of the box')
AND NO STUPID BUTTON THAT IS PLACED IN SUCH A STUPID SPOT THAT IT IS SO EASY TO ACCIDENTALLY PRESS BECAUSE IT IS SO STUPID...[voice trails off, mumbling and cursing]

How does it feel on the tablet's screen? Any difference from the original S-pen? I want a pen which has a feeling like writing/drawing on a paper.

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How does it feel on the tablet's screen? Any difference from the original S-pen? I want a pen which has a feeling like writing/drawing on a paper.
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There is a 'paper-like' so-called screen protector that is supposed to make the experience more like writing on paper. Just got mine delivered today, but haven't tried it yet.

Hello there,
Even I am using the Staedtler Noris Digital pen, I'm really satisfied except for air command...
On my S3 it worked fine with Staedtler, but it seems to me there is no way to activate it apart from spen on S6!

Well, to be honest: the Steadtler noris is a no go, as it is missing the button - my workstyle requires a button (color select for painting).
Note: Samsung uses the Wacom EMR technique. So almost all Wacom EMR styluses should work. Just go on the wacom site and look the styluses they recommend for their EMR tablets. You'll also find the Stadetler in the list. There are also some windows laptops with styluses using this technique. Thouse should be compatible, too.
I went with the Lamy al-star EMR. Shaped like a fountain pen (no hand pain after long sessions) but with a button much more comfortable to press. It misses the Bluetooth feature, but the rest works fine. This pen also uses the Samsung nibs. And like for all styluses you have to be careful which softness degree you choose. I prefer soft nibs. The Lamy ship with hard ones. Of course this also depends on the tablet surface (screen cover).
Btw: the Wacom One stylus should work as well as the stylus for the new intuos series but I have not tested it. As long as it employs the EMR technique it should work. There might be even more options, but for some reason wacom make it pretty hard to figure out compatibility.
Samsung should really open a site showing which styluses are compatible with their S-Pen devices.
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steno_c said:
Hello there,
Even I am using the Staedtler Noris Digital pen, I'm really satisfied except for air command...
On my S3 it worked fine with Staedtler, but it seems to me there is no way to activate it apart from spen on S6!
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What you mean by activate it?
The digitizer goes to sleep if you dock the pen - like for all S-Pen devices. So either you enable the digitizer via setting or remove the S-Pen from its dock.

basthet said:
Well, to be honest: the Steadtler noris is a no go, as it is missing the button - my workstyle requires a button (color select for painting).
Note: Samsung uses the Wacom EMR technique. So almost all Wacom EMR styluses should work. Just go on the wacom site and look the styluses they recommend for their EMR tablets. You'll also find the Stadetler in the list. There are also some windows laptops with styluses using this technique. Thouse should be compatible, too.
I went with the Lamy al-star EMR. Shaped like a fountain pen (no hand pain after long sessions) but with a button much more comfortable to press. It misses the Bluetooth feature, but the rest works fine. This pen also uses the Samsung nibs. And like for all styluses you have to be careful which softness degree you choose. I prefer soft nibs. The Lamy ship with hard ones. Of course this also depends on the tablet surface (screen cover).
Btw: the Wacom One stylus should work as well as the stylus for the new intuos series but I have not tested it. As long as it employs the EMR technique it should work. There might be even more options, but for some reason wacom make it pretty hard to figure out compatibility.
Samsung should really open a site showing which styluses are compatible with their S-Pen devices.
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What you mean by activate it?
The digitizer goes to sleep if you dock the pen - like for all S-Pen devices. So either you enable the digitizer via setting or remove the S-Pen from its dock.
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Thanks for reply. I usually remove the S-pen, but could you be so kind to tell me, how to enable the digitizer via setting?
Many thanks in advance.

steno_c said:
Thanks for reply. I usually remove the S-pen, but could you be so kind to tell me, how to enable the digitizer via setting?
Many thanks in advance.
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It depends on the software version you are on.
Only know it in German:
Settings -> Advanced functions -> S-Pen -> Allow multiple S-Pens
Einstellungen -> Erweiterte Funktionen -> S-Pen -> Mehrere S-Pens zulassen
On some others, rooted devices, it's called enable digitizer.
Btw.: Just learned the Wacom Intuos Styluses do not work with the Samsung digitizer =( sorry for that.
Just tried one from my friend. If anyone could try the Wacom One stylus would be great! At least some amazon reviews say it works.