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S Pen clicking even when not placed on screen?

S Pen clicking even when not placed screen?
Is anyone having this problem where even when you're hovering the pen at a distance above the screen, it still clicks the screen?
It happens to me not often, but when it does, it's annoying and can completely mess up what im trying to do.
Just wondering whether my device is faulty, a system bug, or I'm not doing it right. -_-
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Ye im having the same problem. Im thinking of returning it because its all the time. Cant use the pen.

Ah, just trying to see if I'm the only one.
Could you tell me where you got yours?

I turned off the hovering effect and it still clicks. So its either the pen or the phone.
I bought it in Norway

Does anyone else have a similar problem? Do let us know
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I've solved the problem already.
Turns out it's a faulty SPen. Went to the store and they gave a brand new replacement pen. Works flawlessly now.
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Sounds like a dodgy button on the pen.

Got nothing to do with the pen button. It clicks the screen when just hovering the screen.
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I had the same problem but I am lazy and did not want to go to the shop and explain the problem to get a new pen. Instead I tried to hit the side of the pen against the table edge a couple of times and I have not experienced any problems with the pen since.

Why not. I'd rather spend the time to get a properly functioning pen, than using a quick fix which might break again in the future.
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That was a known bug in Note 1 abd i guess it carried on till Note 2
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Yeah I read about it as well. Just wasnt having it happening on my brand new baby. Went to the Samsung store and they gave me a brand new one.
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Have the same problem
AjunNg said:
Yeah I read about it as well. Just wasnt having it happening on my brand new baby. Went to the Samsung store and they gave me a brand new one.
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Thank God I found a thread on this! You are lucky to get a new s pen. I don't think stores here in India accept to replace it. Where did you buy the phone? Also, it was working good for the initial couple days and it started all of a sudden. Don't you think it can be a software glitch that can be rectified via an update?

Just hit the side of Pen by any solid surface (wall) strongly, be careful about the button's side. that is all!
This way helped me to solve my S-Pen problem

I had the same problem with you, since first use. I went back to the shop and they replaced the whole package phone plus S-pen. Now it's all in order.
Stefan
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AjunNg said:
Why not. I'd rather spend the time to get a properly functioning pen, than using a quick fix which might break again in the future.
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Here is the solution. I tried tapping behind the S Pen button and it solved.
http://smartphones.wonderhowto.com/...ensitivity-for-better-touch-response-0140084/
But I would like to get the auto selection mode again, dont know how. Per the above link, looks like if I counter-clockwise move the screw, it can again become hyper sensitive.

A possible (more permanent) solution
This is a solution to the infamous S-Pen hover/pressing problem (where it will register a press when it's not touching the screen!)
I tried turning off air view, tried tapping and moving the pressure sensor tip... nothing seemed to fix it properly .. nothing except adjusting the potentiometers in the s-pen
The rough guide:
1. Remove the button from the s-pen (a sharp blade in the middle and levering up should do remove it but be careful it doesn't fly off somewhere unknown!.
2. Adjust the potentiometer (variable resistor) closest to the stylus tip (the writing bit). Turn it clockwise to make it less sensitive and CCW to increase it. A few degrees should be enough.
3. Replace the button - put the tongue side in towards the stylus tip and then rest the button on the stylus. Press the raised end towards the tip and down.
Test (actually you might want to test it before you do step 3!)
A big thanks to kevie88 on YouTube for suggesting it in a comment - a quick web search seemed to confirm it. I made a how to video that might help someone.
I called Samsung support and they are sending me a new s-pen anyway so I thought the above method was worth a go

Mine was really over sensitive put of the box so I tapped it on the coffee table a couple of times and it now works perfectly.
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S Pen too sensitive?

I have had my note for about a day now and ive noticed while using the S Pen even with air view turned off it will select and activate rhings even while hovering about 1\2 ofd the screen. This makes taking notes and typing, and well using it effectively at all almost impossible. Anyone noticed this or have a suggestion?
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Wow I thought it was only me! My spen keeps selecting things while hovering. I can draw in s note without touching the screen.it makes for messy drawing.its annoying. I think its a defective pen, I hope so anyways and not the whole phone. Just got it yesterday.
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Thats exactly what happens. I thought at first that I just had an unsteady hand. It's clearly not that.
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Mine does the same. Seems to get better if you hold the pen button and touch the screen first. Must kind of sync the pen or something
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Check out the following site. My roommate was having similar issues, and the first solution worked for him
http://smartphones.wonderhowto.com/...ensitivity-for-better-touch-response-0140084/

Honestly smacking it seems to have worked lol...interesting.
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Who woulda thought
Wow.. Who would have guessed taking the stylus out out and slamming it down flat on a hard surface would fix it. Is this a permanent fix, like it was just misaligned or not properly put together at the factory and this put everything back to normal, or is this something that needs to be done everytime or every other time I take it out of the phone... I guess time will tell.

It seems to be hit or miss for me. Sometimes when I use it, it works fine, other times its super sensitive.
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I swear this pen in schizophrenic. It will be fine 9 times out of ten then boom it goes back to being sensitive the rest of the time.
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glitchsys said:
Wow I thought it was only me! My spen keeps selecting things while hovering. I can draw in s note without touching the screen.it makes for messy drawing.its annoying. I think its a defective pen, I hope so anyways and not the whole phone. Just got it yesterday.
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I got my SGN2 2 days back. My S Pen was super senstive and without touching the screen I was able to open/ view/ scroll/ flip like a magic wand without touching. Later even I realized, I was not able to write anything legible due to this. I tried all methods in the settings by switching off air view/ rebooting. None worked. That time, I jumped over this forum, and found that opening the S Pen button and moving the screw clockwise would help, though others suggested to tap the S Pen on hard surface. I tried opening, but was scared as it can create some dent. I was not able to open tough. I tried tapping the back of S Pen button on hard surface. I tred using now and it works really great. I am able to draw, type, touch and scoll etc. But now I started missing that hovering hyper sensitive mode. Is it a bug or can that be brought back? I really liked that option too whenever I need. Is it possible to bring that back?

jmikeb92 said:
Honestly smacking it seems to have worked lol...interesting.
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+1 this is also the solution to my spen sensitivity problems but I'm taking it back for an exchange just in case. (Aside from the dead pixel in my screen )
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benzmar said:
I got my SGN2 2 days back. My S Pen was super senstive and without touching the screen I was able to open/ view/ scroll/ flip like a magic wand without touching. Later even I realized, I was not able to write anything legible due to this. I tried all methods in the settings by switching off air view/ rebooting. None worked. That time, I jumped over this forum, and found that opening the S Pen button and moving the screw clockwise would help, though others suggested to tap the S Pen on hard surface. I tried opening, but was scared as it can create some dent. I was not able to open tough. I tried tapping the back of S Pen button on hard surface. I tred using now and it works really great. I am able to draw, type, touch and scoll etc. But now I started missing that hovering hyper sensitive mode. Is it a bug or can that be brought back? I really liked that option too whenever I need. Is it possible to bring that back?
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You liked it being hyper sensitive and registering 'clicks' when just hovering? Makes it very hard to navigate around the phone. But don't worry, it seems it'll come back once in a while to 'haunt' you. I'm thinking of just seeing if Samsung can replace just the S-Pen, I really don't want to swap out my note II

I've noticed that mine seems to have settled down a bit, perhaps the hardware/ software just needed to go through a break in period.
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Yeah I have the same issue. It'll work fine for a while and then it gets into this over sensitive mode. Did anyone try getting an spen replacement? I'm just wondering if our spens are defective.

I haf the same problem about a week ago and I took the button off and adjusted the sensitivity it is very very easy....been working amazing ever since
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michaelatrix said:
I haf the same problem about a week ago and I took the button off and adjusted the sensitivity it is very very easy....been working amazing ever since
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michaelatrix, can you explain how you took the button off?
Thanks

Just pop the button off. Its the potentiometer closest to the tip. Clockwise = less sensitive.
I just went to the bell store where I bought the phone and they replaced my pen from another phone and it has been perfect ever since.
The potentiometer is VERY sensitive I had a tough time getting it right so I said screw it and got a new one.

BTW I called ATT up and told them of the issue. I asked for a replacement SPen. The guy said he didn't see an SPen in his database. I told him that it's in the accessories. He said yes sometimes they have different databases. He connected me to the warranty department but was put on hold for a while ( he was on hold with me), maybe 15 mins. Finally he got tired of waiting too and just gave me a 35 dollar credit so I can just purchase it myself.

I tried the soft slam method to calibrate it ....... yeah ... id have to push thru the phone to make it work ... in other words it just doesnt work now ... goin to the store see if i can get a new one .. if i cant ill just request a new phone
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I have that issue but I use a blade to take the cover of the pen and adjust the sensitivity of the pen with a small screw driver and now my spen works great... also u can check on youtube by searching fix spen...
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Plastic Home Button; do you feel the bump?

I know my Home Button is not loose, but when I move my index finger across the Home Button as I am pressing down from left to right, I can feel somewhat of a bump / hump towards the central part of the button; something elevated beneath. Is this normal?

winlinmac001 said:
I know my Home Button is not loose, but when I move my index finger across the Home Button as I am pressing down from left to right, I can feel somewhat of a bump / hump towards the central part of the button; something elevated beneath. Is this normal?
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Not normal.

Whatever, its crap-plastic, that's all I have to say. All the Note 2's I've seen have this home button feel (don't know how to describe it in my first post). Never expected it to be this bad. Not endorsing Apple here, but at least Apple assembles their toys (particularly phones) all under one roof whereas Samsung assembles their Note 2's in various factories. No wonder Apple's quality control is still more consistent than Samsung.

If what I think you're trying to explain is exactly what you think, I'd have to say that's normal. If you've ever popped a key off a keyboard, I'm assuming what's underneath that key is what's underneath that home button. Or at least something similar.
Think of it like a teeter totter. The fulcrum being the button underneath. What you sit on being the entire home button.
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to think on a more positive note; it does feel sturdy. don't think the home button will come off unless you use duct tape. lol
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If what I think you're trying to explain is exactly what you think, I'd have to say that's normal. If you've ever popped a key off a keyboard, I'm assuming what's underneath that key is what's underneath that home button. Or at least something similar.
Think of it like a teeter totter. The fulcrum being the button underneath. What you sit on being the entire home button.
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Haha, pretty much! Sometimes I wish the home button doubled as an optical track pad like my old G2, but I didn't buy the phone to use it one handed!
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S-Pen not working properly after dropping it

I recently bought a note 2 and have been using it happily, until today when i accidently dropped the s pen onto a hard surface. I picked it up again and it started malfunctioning. The pen now doesnt register properly on the screen, I have to press really hard to get it to register, I don't get air view until its hardly pressed against the screen. If I'm in SketchBook (autodesk) and try to draw with it, instead of drawing a line when I press against the screen it erases the line that I would draw with my finger. It automatically selects the eraser. This leads me to believe that the button has somehow malfunctioned and is now continuously pressed, if I do press the button, I am able to erase the line that I have drawn with my finger from half an inch off the screen.
I have taken off the button to see if I could calibrate the pen and it seems like nothing is working.
Any help would be much appreciated.

S Pen doesn't seem to be very high quality. I dropped mine on a soft surface and the button came off, unable to repair it. I'll just buy a new one.

You are right. It is made in China after all. The phone I believe is made in Korea.
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I've tested my pen a bit more and have managed to draw a line while pressing the button which is strange it's as if the actions have been reversed.
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Anyone else think samsung should start putting power button on top of phone?

1st of all iam a die hard samsung fan ever since the epic 4g touch so this isnt someone just lookin for something stupid to complain about lol. One thing that bugs me is when ever im using one hand to handle my note which is my right hand i go to press power up or down its a natural reflex to hit power with my thumb. And with the design of the buttons the way they are i really cant help to have my thumb over power button. I know a flygrip could solve my issue but really dont want to put one on my UAG. im 6ft 5 and can palm s basketball easily so size of phone isnt an issue. Just wondering if anyone else has this issue?
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I like it better on the side. Makes locking the screen far easier one handed.

Sorry gotta disagree with ya. Love the power button on the side especially for these large screens.
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Power button on the side. If you would like it on top pretty sure htc has alot of phones with that.
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Resistance is futile.....you will be assimilated.

On the side for me
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On the side, it would be much more harder to unlock/lock the phone if it was on the top of the device. Imo, would make it difficult for one handed use especially with the already big screen size.

I prefer it on top.
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at least they moved it down a little.. it was higher on the e4gt and it was always getting pressed accidentally. side is better though imo. easier to turn off and on.

If Samsung puts it on top, Apple will sue.
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i think the other companies should start putting their power buttons on the side.

I like it on the bottom myself... Wait, we're talking about phones??
I accidentally press the volume buttons on occasion so it should be a little lower, but I like it on the side.
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i like the side until i try a level app and try laying phone on side,either side.idk maybe move it to the same side as volume,i think that might suit my grip better.
on a different note,i like charging port on bottom but how about a 90 degree end on charger so when you are laid back and resting a charging phone on you it doesnt feel like you are going to break the charging port.

pwhitersxs said:
I like it on the bottom myself... Wait, we're talking about phones??
I accidentally press the volume buttons on occasion so it should be a little lower, but I like it on the side.
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Ummmm...... Ok....
Power button on top or side is fine.... I can adjust. I won't die if it's on any side

Apple would probably try to sue Samsung for it lol.
Cause Apple is a company full of idea stealing, lawsuit making hipsters.
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Power on the side works out great for me since my car dock only grabs the top & bottom. If the power button was on top the car dock clip would always be pressing it.
https://plus.google.com/app/basic/s...stream&sparm=cbp%3D1dgn0wi1ygne1%26sview%3D27
Yet where it is now I do often turn the screen on unintentionally and bring up the power/reboot dialog unintentionally.
There is no magic spot anywhere on the device that will not get in the way or be inconvenient for someone.
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I'd say the top myself. I did like that on the HTC phones. I've gotten used to it now though. I'm 6'3 myself and can also palm the ball. So this phone doesnt seen big to me. If it goes a little bigger I'll def. be ok with it

No
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No, right hand, right thumb, right SIDE! Otherwise it would be a HTC, and we all no matter how sweet they look they are not Samsung! Which is why we are all in this Forum ....

I too prefer it on the top, except with this large phone. It makes sense due to the largeness. However, it's nearly impossible to hand an Android phone to an iPhone user without them pushing SOMETHING on the phone. Forget about sharing pictures, ha. Power button on the top would help with that, but it's a minor complaint. I still want real buttons for the home/back/menu area, they're too easy to press by accident. But I think I'm in the minority here.