S Pen is not fully charged though the S Pen slot

Last Update date : Jul 25. 2022

When the S Pen's battery is low, just reinsert it in your Galaxy device for a few minutes and it should fully charge. However, if the S Pen is not fully charged after being inserted into your phone for a long time, follow the guide below to take a few actions.

Before you try the recommendations below, be sure to check if your device's software and related apps are updated to the latest version. To update your mobile device's software, follow these steps:

Step 1. Go to Settings > Software update.

Step 2. Tap on Download and install.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Check 1. Make sure that your phone is not in contact with a magnet

The S Pen may not be recognized properly when the back of your Galaxy device is in contact with a magnet. If you use a magnetic accessory such as a metallic case, the S Pen may not charge properly. Remove the magnetic accessory from your phone and try charging it again.

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Check 2. Turn off the multiple S Pens feature

The multiple S Pens feature can sometimes interfere with charging. To turn off this feature, insert the S Pen into your phone until it clicks into place, then follow the steps below.

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Step 1. From the Settings app, select Advanced features and tap S Pen.

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Step 2. Swipe to Allow multiple S Pens, then tap the switch to turn it off.

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Step 3. Reconnect the S Pen that is in use. Tap Air actions.

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Step 4. Tap the switch to turn Air actions on. Remove and insert the S Pen again.

Check 3. Reset the S Pen and connect it again

You can also try to reset the S Pen and connect it again. If you have customized S Pen settings, resetting the S Pen will return it to its default settings. After inserting the S Pen into the slot until it clicks, initialize the S Pen by following the steps below.

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Step 1. From the Settings app, select Advanced features and tap S Pen.

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Step 2. Tap Air actions.

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Step 3. Tap the More options icon.

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Step 4. Select Reset S Pen.

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Step 5. Your S Pen will be reset and reconnected to the device. You may experience a brief delay before it finishes connecting.

Note: Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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