[Q] S-Pen toggle? - Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti

Is there some sort of toggle or shortcut that can activate/deactivate s-pen without detaching the included s-pen?
Since I'm using BT S-Pen now, but I want to keep the included s-pen in place.

farhanito said:
Is there some sort of toggle or shortcut that can activate/deactivate s-pen without detaching the included s-pen?
Since I'm using BT S-Pen now, but I want to keep the included s-pen in place.
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Settings/system/spen/battery saving
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Thanks.
Actually, I'm expecting a 'shorter cut'
Guess I had to deal with that..

farhanito said:
Is there some sort of toggle or shortcut that can activate/deactivate s-pen without detaching the included s-pen?
Since I'm using BT S-Pen now, but I want to keep the included s-pen in place.
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What is BT S-Pen ?

k000 said:
What is BT S-Pen ?
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S-Pen with Bluetooth Handsfree.
https://www.google.cz/search?client=opera&q=BT+S-Pen

why in the world would anyone want to spend money on a seperate bt spen?

wase4711 said:
why in the world would anyone want to spend money on a seperate bt spen?
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I hesitate to guess, but maybe because you cannot talk to regular pen and look like a normal person?
(Still wouldn't mind getting one for free)
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my Note 8 is a phone... and i ain't gonna hold it against my ears to make/answer calls. So i need a bt handsfree.
Well, this pen is not HANDS-free, of course... but i like it better than having something hooked on my ears everytime.
Besides, the size of BT s-pen makes it much more comfortable to use than the standard s-pen.
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farhanito said:
my Note 8 is a phone... and i ain't gonna hold it against my ears to make/answer calls. So i need a bt handsfree.
Well, this pen is not HANDS-free, of course... but i like it better than having something hooked on my ears everytime.
Besides, the size of BT s-pen makes it much more comfortable to use than the standard s-pen.
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Ah, I see. My Note 8here in USA is wifi only so didn't strike for me.
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farhanito said:
my Note 8 is a phone... and i ain't gonna hold it against my ears to make/answer calls. So i need a bt handsfree.
Well, this pen is not HANDS-free, of course... but i like it better than having something hooked on my ears everytime.
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How does it work for you?

Does anyone know of a widget toggle that turns the S-pen layer on and off?
This would be good for those of use with the BT or 8in S-pens.
I have the Spen layer off to save power right now but i have to pull the s pen out each time i want to use my full sized digitizer pen.
it'd be much more convenient if i can turn it on and off directly from my lockscreen or homescreen

hi
+1 for a "S-pen" SHORT-cut or toggle.
I bought the bigger spen (with eraser) for my US wifi note... and would love to have it...

I just ordered a s pen with holder too. Looking for something to toggle s pen on/off as well
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I just leave mine off all the time. That way I can use either without having the pop up menu.
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There is switch (Battery Saving) in s-pen settings, which enables hardware pen switch. Simply uncheck it and you may use freely your BT pen with original pen in tablet.
Another theme, same pen, my question to you - is your pen HF function working correctly? I have problem with tablet's deep sleep mode, HF disconnects in this case and i cannot receive incoming calls... :/

GhorX said:
There is switch (Battery Saving) in s-pen settings, which enables hardware pen switch. Simply uncheck it and you may use freely your BT pen with original pen in tablet.
Another theme, same pen, my question to you - is your pen HF function working correctly? I have problem with tablet's deep sleep mode, HF disconnects in this case and i cannot receive incoming calls... :/
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I don't recall I'm having that issue.
The problem I'm having is that sometimes when the pen is out of proximity, it doesn't reconnect automatically. This doesn't happen with my other phone (N4).
Yes it can connects to 2 devices simultaneously.
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kisaten said:
Does anyone know of a widget toggle that turns the S-pen layer on and off?
This would be good for those of use with the BT or 8in S-pens.
I have the Spen layer off to save power right now but i have to pull the s pen out each time i want to use my full sized digitizer pen.
it'd be much more convenient if i can turn it on and off directly from my lockscreen or homescreen
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I know this has been a long time since posted. But here is an app which accomplishes what I think you are asking for. Cheers!

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[Q] Air view & Spen problem.

Guys pls help enabling the air view feature is creating some problems .
Wen I use spen to type on keyboard with airview On. Then wo touching the screen the spen types watever letters it waves over.
Spen also selects application automatically wo touching it just by waiving it over the screen.
As soon as I switch off airview the problem ends.
Pls help is anyone facing the same problem.
Or any solutions....??????????
That is not a problem related to airview.
It was a known "bug" on original Note spen and it has definitely been carried over here too.
That s pen sometimes clicks even when it is 4 - 5 mm above the surface.
It is usually when the mobile is....on flat surface afaik...
Its not related to airview
sounds really stupid but reading another thread on here someone said to slam the pen down on its side as to not harm it and it will work perfectly......mine was doing the same thing as yours an it was very frustrating....this fixed it immediately and now it is awesome!!!
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sounds really stupid but reading another thread on here someone said to slam the pen down on its side as to not harm it and it will work perfectly......mine was doing the same thing as yours an it was very frustrating....this fixed it immediately and now it is awesome!!!
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Yeah that does seem to work temporarily. so does tapping the top of S Pen (which sounds a bit more safe ).its a magnetic problem so it returns soon
Do search n u will find the answer..:sly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1925212
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1962499
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I tried tapping the pen, moving the tip, cleaning, turning air view off - nothing fixed it until I adjusted the potentiometers

S-pen other functions?

I was wondering if anyone knows of an app or way to set it so removing the spen launches s note AND sets the phone.to speaker when on a call.. it would be so seemless to be talking and someone asks you to jot down info and just pulling the spen out gives you note page and speaker until you reinsert it and continue call
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mrklc1974 said:
I was wondering if anyone knows of an app or way to set it so removing the spen launches s note AND sets the phone.to speaker when on a call.. it would be so seemless to be talking and someone asks you to jot down info and just pulling the spen out gives you note page and speaker until you reinsert it and continue call
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That's a really good idea. You should patent it
There's already a setting for the note to pop up when you remove the pen so you're halfway there!
Thats an awesome idea, if it ever get programmed i'll use it
Send a PM to pulser_g2 from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023787
He's working on an automatic keyboard switching app when s-pen is removed... shouldn't be too hard to add in the functionality of speaker phone when removing the S-pen. It's pretty easy with the SDK.

Suggestions for using NFC Tectiles

I received free tectiles yesterday. So far only used 1 in my car to turn on Bluetooth (connect with car bluetooth for music and handfree phone) and turn off Wifi. Any useful tasks that you guys use or recommend?
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Im using mine at my bedside to put phone in silent mode and set my alarm. I also put one where I come into the house to turn on wifi and in the car to connect bt and toggle music playback
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I have 3 that I use:
One for the car that turns all my volumes up, turns on bluetooth, gps and wifi and also starts Waze.
One for work that sets all volumes quiet/vibrate, turns off bluetooth, gps and wifi.
One for home that turns all my volumes up, bluetooth off, gps off but wifi on.
My alarm clock is a sleep tracker, and it automatically turns all volumes down, so I don't really need one at my bedside.
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Thank you for starting this thread ...I realy was interested in using these but havent got arround to getting any yet
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jmacdonald19 said:
I have 3 that I use:
One for the car that turns all my volumes up, turns on bluetooth, gps and wifi and also starts Waze.
One for work that sets all volumes quiet/vibrate, turns off bluetooth, gps and wifi.
One for home that turns all my volumes up, bluetooth off, gps off but wifi on.
My alarm clock is a sleep tracker, and it automatically turns all volumes down, so I don't really need one at my bedside.
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How to turn on phone options then an app in one tectile? Your #1
Also I dont have GPS on thee list
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I put one next to my door so when I leave my house I turn my Swag on.
Wait a minute, I thought once its on its on. Mine never turnes off
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Some that I use:
I have 2 in the car:
(I use Tasker and Secure Settings which automatically turn on/off GPS for Torque and Navigation.)
1 - Cycle 1 Turns all volumes up to full, Wifi Off, Data On, Buetooth on, uses tasker to load bluetooth automatic connect to connect to obdii bluetooth device, uses tasker to load Torque, and display Cycle start popup. Cycle 2 Turns off bluetooth, and displays Cycle stop stop popup.
2. Wifi Off, Data On, Turns all volume up to full, loads Navigation, Cycle start popup.
At Work:
I stuck a tag in my ID card holder - Cycle 1 turns off all sounds, Cycle start popup. Cycle 2 turns all sounds up full, Cycle stop popup.
At Home:
I have 2 of these tags - one by door and on by couch - Wifi On, Data off, Bluetooth off, Sounds set for the volumes I prefer, Cycle start popup.
I have 3 tags stuck under overhang on nightstand:
1. Turns various volumes off or lower, bluetooth on, tasker loads bluetooth auto connect to bluetooth radio, cycle start popup
2. Same as #1, but sets alarm to 11 am
3. Same as #1, but sets alarm for 315 am.
By where I charge my headset:
Bluetooth On, tasker loads bluetooth autoconnect to headset, cycle start popup.
Is there any way to get the tags to work while the screen is off?
To control Pandora?
I've been wondering if it would be possible to use NFC tags to control Pandora, by programming a different NFC tag to do each of these things
-Thumb up
-Thumb down
-I'm Tired of This Song
Any ideas?
Phlip00ws6 said:
Is there any way to get the tags to work while the screen is off?
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I have been looking for this as well.
The Xposed module did not work.
There is a mod by Dr Ketan in the 7100 forums that worked, but gave constant FC's when using stock apps.
so is the verdict that the tectiles are worth it?
imorhi said:
so is the verdict that the tectiles are worth it?
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thats up to you
sweetboy02125 said:
How to turn on phone options then an app in one tectile? Your #1
Also I dont have GPS on thee list
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Use NFC Launcher. For GPS you'll most likely need to be rooted. I use it for almost exactly the same scenarios as others above posted. Just be aware that there are different limits on how much the tags can store.
funnycreature said:
Use NFC Launcher. For GPS you'll most likely need to be rooted. I use it for almost exactly the same scenarios as others above posted. Just be aware that there are different limits on how much the tags can store.
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Thank you. NfC launcher has ton more feature than Samsung Tectiles app. I love the 2 tasks feature to save more tags
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sweetboy02125 said:
How to turn on phone options then an app in one tectile? Your #1
Also I dont have GPS on thee list
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I use "NFC Task Launcher", available for free in the Play Store. Has many more options than the Sammy app.
Phlip00ws6 said:
Is there any way to get the tags to work while the screen is off?
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So far I haven't had any luck, with NFC on screen off, and keeping a stable ROM.
-- Note II, TapaTalk II--
I can't come up with anything.
This idea is not entirely mine; I have seen this suggestion somewhere but I have not yet tried to make it happen:
Use an NFC tag as a digital business card. Store your contact information on it and instead of handing your partner a physical card have them swipe it! I'm sure there's a way to do that. If not, just store a link to your social network site of choice (LinkedIn, Facebook [shiver], Google+ or whatever).
I wish there was a way to record a macro. I have an alarm app, and would like to launch the app, and have a macro press here, then wait, then here, then wait, then here.
That would be SO ideal.

Page buddy triggers

Hi all.
I'm looking on a command to trigger the page buddy for the dock.
I have a bluetooth dock and I would like to get an automation that when the bt is connected the page will appear.
Thanks.
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Tick in page buddy in display.
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Sorry, maybe I was not too clear.
I have all of them turned on, but I'd like to use a command to trigger the dock page, without really docking.
Pretty much to simulate the action that shows the page.
any ideas?
Uhm.
And why is that that you want it.
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I would think you could set up tasker to do something when the BT is connected, like popup a custom scene or something. Not the ideal solution but I would imagine it would be tricky to make the launcher respond this way.
UtkarshGupta said:
Uhm.
And why is that that you want it.
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He expained why in the post above.
Well, the reason why I want that is simple.
For example, when I pull out the pen, the s-pen page appears with all the tools i need right there.
Same when I plug in the headphones, the page appears with the music widget, podcast, and so on....
But I'd like to use the dock page when the phone connects to my bluetooth speakers at home, so i can configure tunein and some other apps i use mostly at home.
I did use a tasker to get an action for the bt connection to the device.... just I dont know the action to show the page buddy.

[Q] Toggle pen detection

Is there an toggle app or an easy way to toggle pen detection?
I have a full sized bamboo stylus that works great and fits my hand better, but in order to use it, I have to leave pen detection on, which will drain the battery when not in use, so I like to leave it off. That means, in order to use my non s-pen stylus, I either have to remove the s-pen to trigger pen detection, or navigate through 3 or 4 menus to turn it on manually each time. It'd be great if there was just a toggle or even an app to do this automatically. And no, running tasker wouldn't work since that'd just automate the screens most likely.
Any help would be appreciated.
revbones said:
Is there an toggle app or an easy way to toggle pen detection?
I have a full sized bamboo stylus that works great and fits my hand better, but in order to use it, I have to leave pen detection on, which will drain the battery when not in use, so I like to leave it off. That means, in order to use my non s-pen stylus, I either have to remove the s-pen to trigger pen detection, or navigate through 3 or 4 menus to turn it on manually each time. It'd be great if there was just a toggle or even an app to do this automatically. And no, running tasker wouldn't work since that'd just automate the screens most likely.
Any help would be appreciated.
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I'd also like to know. I thought about setting up something with Tasker. But the S-pen hardware triggers do not seem to be supported.
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revbones said:
Is there an toggle app or an easy way to toggle pen detection?
I have a full sized bamboo stylus that works great and fits my hand better, but in order to use it, I have to leave pen detection on, which will drain the battery when not in use, so I like to leave it off. That means, in order to use my non s-pen stylus, I either have to remove the s-pen to trigger pen detection, or navigate through 3 or 4 menus to turn it on manually each time. It'd be great if there was just a toggle or even an app to do this automatically. And no, running tasker wouldn't work since that'd just automate the screens most likely.
Any help would be appreciated.
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is there lag with this stylus !!
s note, lecture note !
yes there is
revbones said:
Is there an toggle app or an easy way to toggle pen detection?
I have a full sized bamboo stylus that works great and fits my hand better, but in order to use it, I have to leave pen detection on, which will drain the battery when not in use, so I like to leave it off. That means, in order to use my non s-pen stylus, I either have to remove the s-pen to trigger pen detection, or navigate through 3 or 4 menus to turn it on manually each time. It'd be great if there was just a toggle or even an app to do this automatically. And no, running tasker wouldn't work since that'd just automate the screens most likely.
Any help would be appreciated.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whitedavidp.SpenPowerSavingWidget
use it and love it.

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