Compared to my friends phone who also has a note 5 it is lighter and made out of a cheaper plastic. In previous iterations of the phone, the s pen could only be inserted in one direction. If the other pen behaves the same way, then your note is defective. The s pen was revised to be uniform in size and shape along its length. However, note 5 customers complained that they know exactly it is dangerous to put the s pen into galaxy note5 the wrong way round, but they would make the mistake when putting the note 5 spen back into the slot. This new button is called the side key, and it can be customized to perform different tasks, whether you want to turn off your phone, call bixby, or perform other actions. It can still be detected, ie triggering air command or screen off memo, when i was removing it whilst it was stuck, but after it was removed it does not trigger the air command, and the worst part is it does not interact with the phone in anyway, not even as a stylus. Dropping the phone commonly causes the pen to come flying out. The problem with the original galaxy note 5 was the design of the slot, which samsung has tweaked in new models of the phone. Oct 18, 2016 the note 5 boasts a redesigned stylus and a giant screen and a price tag to match. Mere hours after getting my note 5, i put the pen back in the hole without really looking at what i was doing, and stuck it in backwards, user frogvomit wrote on the forum. Hey dummy, be careful with your galaxy note 5 stylus pcmag. In previous note series, spen was designed so it cannot be inserted in the wrong way, i disassemble my phone and find out exactly why this is.
The one ui is super smooth, the launcher is fluid as a baby s bottom. My note 5 is doing the same thing and ive done 4 factory resets, samsung of course wont help unless i pay them. Heres how to fix stuck spen on your galaxy note 5 if you put it in backwards using a thin piece of. The note 5s stylus can be inserted into its silo in both directions, but one of those directions can cause permanent damage to the phone s functionality and disable the stylus detection feature. Only suggestion is to bring it back to the store and test it with another pen. How to fix note 5 screen not responding technobezz. Samsung has responded by fixing the issue in newer models of the note 5. If you stuck the spen in backwardsflat part first instead of pointy part. If you pull out the s pen after it is stuck, your galaxy note 5 will not be able to.
A cheat sheet for the new galaxy note 9 s pen engadget. The spen is one of the most distinctive parts of samsungs galaxy note experience, letting you pop out the tiny stylus for quick scribbles but with the galaxy note 5, some early users reported that the spen was getting stuck in the slot. Just make sure the pen opening is extended out from the hand. Spen stuck in phone the bottomfront portion of my s pen broke and is stuck in the phone. Many users have found that if you have set up your phone using smartswitch, the wifi doesnt seem to connect. If you are able to get the pen out and need a new one you can message us here with the model code and imei of the phone and wed be happy to see if we can get you one sent out. The s pen from the note 7 can in fact be used on the note 5, but you may not be able to fit it inside the note 5, or it may not stay inside even if it does fit. Nov 09, 2019 the samsung galaxy note 10 and note 10 plus are two of the best phones released in 2019, with topnotch hardware, a stellar camera system, and the inclusion of the s pen, which has made every. The samsung galaxy note 5 bursts forth with a stylish new glassandmetal design and a matching new design to its stylus, the s pen. Galaxy note 5 spen modification to prevent stuck s pen. In fact, the s pen is the phones signature feature. Last year, several users complained that the s pen the digital stylus that ships with galaxy note 5 is getting stuck inside the handset when inserted backwards. But when you do so, it will get stuck leading to permanent disability of the s pen. Responding to the galaxy note 5 s pen getting stuck phenomenon, samsung has issued a statement basically telling users to read the manual.
Are there any other options that anyone knows of to get the spen out. This guide will try to cover all aspects of galaxy note 5 s pen. There s a lot to love about this the samsung galaxy note 5, and we want to make sure youre getting the very best from it. All the mock renders of the galaxy note 5 and its cases had everyone thinking the phablet would come with a new way of removing the s pen, that users would be able to just push it in to make it pop out. The galaxy note 5 manual warns, be sure to insert your s pen with the nib pointed inward. For most users, performing a factory reset and setting the phone up again.
First you need to open the settings area, and head over to open the settings. But thats not even how the backwards s pen gets stuck. Do not insert the s pen inside your note 5 the wrong way. If you dont mind to break the glass, then i would say, go get you a blow dryer and some business cards and a razor and pry it off. Aug 23, 2019 with the new samsung galaxy note 10 and note 10 plus, samsung has really outdone itself. The flaw is particularly annoying because of the ease with which the s pen can be inserted into the note 5 the wrong way. The best s pen apps for your samsung galaxy note greenbot. Samsung galaxy note 7 notes in one place every note, memo, every image you selected and annotated with the s pen are now saved into one place. New galaxy note 5s have a fix for the stuck spen issue.
Samsung galaxy note5 spen replacement ifixit repair guide. Aug 07, 2019 regardless, the s pen is the same size on both devices, with 5. No replacement spens for the aura blue galaxy note 10 by sbdsamsung 12262019 latest reply by user6rz85n3eqp 01102020. Samsungs galaxy note 5 released not long ago, but some users are encountering an awkward situation. Galaxy note 9 is the best smartphone in the market right now and it is full of deep and rich. The phone itself looked fine and was free of scratches and all accessories were in the box as marked, but the price i paid was for a new phone, not a used phone. The first potential solution to solve stuck galaxy note 5 s pen problem.
While samsung has built in some software to support the s pen in the galaxy note 5, there are several apps in the play store that will have you wielding your stylus even more frequently. The back of the note 5s are glass and thats the first thing that needs to be taken off in order to reach the inner part of the stylus. Samsung galaxy note5 remove or insert the s pen verizon. The spen is very light and may be hard to shake out. Through the courtesy of how2tech and highonandroid in youtube channel, we can see that how easily to get your stuck note5 spen out with the help of a piece of paper or plastic film, which is inserted into the holding area to get the detection sensor out. Sep 04, 2015 in this video i cover the top 4 issuesproblems with the note 5 and how to fix them. Following its release, it was discovered that inserting the pen into the note 5 s storage slot backwards could result in permanent damage to the spring mechanism, making the stylus become stuck, or damaging the sensor that detects when the s pen is removed. The note 8 slip cover for the box has definitely seen some bumps, bangs, and abuse, and was opened. Anyways when one saves any pen markings in the pdf, there are two problems. As a smartphone manufacturing giant, this kind of flaw shouldnt have existed. The s pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different functions on the note 5. This makes the galaxy note 10 s pen slightly shorter than the note 9 s pen. But the latest report out of the korean media is refuting that the s pen on the note 5 will have an autoeject mechanism, and will require users to pull it out manually like they have been doing. This is just to prevent any possible physical damage to the phone.
It fits too tightly to push in to click the pen out. Also, the button doesnt work, but otherwise it functions pretty well. After saving, and reopening the file, all the pen markings previously stored are garbled. How to remove a stuck s pen from a samsung galaxy note 5. This galaxy note 10 s pen guide explains everything you need to know about the new s pen. Technical jargon aside, the end result is better control of writing speed, pressure, and.
Revised samsung galaxy note 5 models shouldnt have stuck. And wait for it the manual that you didnt read any more than we did. Is it a design flaw, or just a case of a company expecting its customers to know how to do something. We have explained briefly on how you can configure the s pen on your samsung galaxy note 5. Im sure educated engineers could come up with a million other ways. Note5 s pen mobile accessories ejpn920bbegus samsung us. The very first time i put this in my note 5, the pen got stuck. Back in august during the launch of the galaxy note 5, an issue was discovered that could potentially break the device. If your galaxy note 5 s pen gets stuck in the phone dont try to pull it out with brute force, otherwise, the device will be damaged or the s pen will break. Inside of the galaxy note 5, theres a small little plastic lever about 34 of the way that is triggered by the s pen which then tells the phone whether or not its securely in the hole we. Dec 26, 2019 no replacement spens for the aura blue galaxy note 10 by sbdsamsung 12262019 latest reply by user6rz85n3eqp 01102020. Probable note 5 design flaw of s pen, check samsungs reply.
Samsung ejpn950bbegus galaxy note8 replacement spen, black. But, as it turns out theres a simple way to get the pen out again, and theres no need to dismantle the phone. Feb 15, 20 ive been working on various pdf files for the more part of a week. I guess it cracked at the button, and the whole pen comes out.
Samsung recommends getting assistance from a technician to remove the pieces of the s pen from the phone. The galaxy note 5s pushtoeject s pen mechanism is counterproductive the galaxy note 5 lets you jot down notes using the s pen while the screen is off. Precision control a staggering 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity let you draw and write with all the finesse a real pen affords. Samsung ejpn950bbegus galaxy note8 replacement s pen, black the revolutionary s pen has truetolife pressure and angle sensitivity with the intelligence to translate, magnify, navigate and create with a full palette of brush and pen types. Here s how to fix stuck s pen on your galaxy note 5 if you put it in backwards using a thin piece of plastic film. The problem of the samsung galaxy note 5 s pen getting stuck inside the handset if inserted. The s pen can be inserted in the wrong side with as much fluidity as it would with the right way. It doesnt function as well as the original in that i have to press a little harder to get it to register. Galaxy note 5 s pen components and their functions, the difference between white and grey s pen nibs, how to replace s pen nibs, and how to detach and store s pen on galaxy note 5. How to remove a stuck spen from galaxy note 5 in 4k.
Yesterday, my phone got stuck on the screen that says samsung when you turn on the phone. I paid so much for the phone i do not want to get a new one, but it looks like i may have to and it will not be another note even after having 3, and maybe wont even be another samsung. Note 5 spen not working in some portions of the screen when using onenote, other issues social media apps on galaxy note 5 cant download anything after marshmallow update, other issues. On the next page, select a wifi network and connect to it.
Oct 19, 2017 clicking the s pen to pull it out which got stuck for some firsttime users was established and was carried on to today. All you need to do is remove the s pen from its holder to bring up the floating. If your device is frozen or not responding, try the following to soft reset the device. Has the spen on your expensive new samsung galaxy note 5 gotten. How2tech posted a demonstration showing that all you need is a. Samsung galaxy note5 midframe replacement arthur shi 02072019. Video shows how to get your spen unstuck in galaxy note 5. The force of the jolt when the phone hits the hand pops the pen out at least partially. Since the samsung galaxy note 5 hit the markets many users have bought the phone.
This galaxy s pen replacement for the gold platinum note5 is an incredibly useful tool. Everything from the best cloud storage options, skins, micro sd card adapters, ir blaster alternatives, battery. Straight talk samsung galaxy note 8, 64gb black prepaid. The top end came out but the bottom endpoint is still stuck in the phone.
While samsung has built in some software to support the spen in the galaxy note 5, there are several apps in the play store that will have you wielding your stylus even more frequently. Jan 19, 2016 last year, several users complained that the s pen the digital stylus that ships with galaxy note 5 is getting stuck inside the handset when inserted backwards. Use s pen and your phone to create and collaborate. A lot of special features and functions on galaxy note 5 require s pen. Samsung s latest galaxy note launched in the us last week, and weve been putting pen to screen to put it through the paces. Slide the piece of paper up the note 5 holding bay. Many are saying that samsung was well aware of the situation but lets see what samsung has to say on this. Can samsung get unstuck from galaxy note 5 design flaw. This is not that much of a famous issue that the users are experiencing, but it really is a big one if something like this happens as it can result in damaging your device or the s pen itself. If you want to sell or give away your samsung galaxy note 5, or if youre having issues with it locking up, then you may want to perform a soft or hard reset on the device. If the other pen works, then your pen is defective. Oct 09, 2017 the note 8s air command popup is where you access all your favorite apps and features for the phone s s pen.
Heres exactly what happens when the note 5s s pen is. Turn on your htc phone after resetting it and choose your preferred language. To recap though, the pen gets stuck because within the void which holds it are two. You wont believe how easy it is to break the samsung galaxy. Samsung galaxy note 5 the official samsung galaxy site. Design flaw in galaxy note 5 s pen slot causes pen detection.
Any users who have accidentally inserted it the wrong way into the bottom of the phone will know the pain and agony of knowing that. Since the spen itself can be replaced, this should not void the warranty on your note 5. I like the program, although i believe the pen support in onenote is far superior. Make the stylus reversible or make the shape such that it physically wont insert in any way but the right way. Thats one of the most useful features samsung has added to its brilliant stylus in the note lineups history, but the company has also made a change on the note 5 that has made the s.
We can see there is a little switch on the side of the pen slot. The batter life is kinda bad especially after coming from an s7 edge. Learning to use this tool in all its glory is one step thatll. The note 5s design differed due to a slimmer chassis. The display is vibrant and big and it is feature packed to the max. The spen, which is used for writing digitally, is housed in the phone. S pen is stored in your phone to keep it protected and easy to locate. Now in addition to letting you scribble on the screen, the stylus serves as a remote. After i accidentally inserted the s pen backwards, but later on managed to remove it successfully, the s pen is not working.
Its still as big but now slimmer, framed by sleek metal and glass. Samsung galaxy note 5 troubleshooting the droid guy. If it is really stuck, you will have to open the phone up. The s pen stores inside the device for convenient access. The clicking action is not affected, nor is any part or function of the spen. According to the video, which of course demoed the actual note 5 and spen, you just cut a strip of paper around 6 inches long, with the width just enough to go around the curve of the spen. The improved air command is activated immediately when the s pen is out it is there on the screen waiting for you to take action. Users have reported the spen getting stuck in the phone if the pen is accidentally inserted backwards. There is a way to fix the stuck or jammed s pen problem in galaxy note 5.
The note 7 s pen does fit inside the note 5, but it is a little shorter than the note 5 s pen and does not fit as tightly. The display is gorgeous, the new duallens camera takes flawless photos, and the s pen feels closer than ever to a pen on paper. Aug 25, 2015 mere hours after getting my note 5, i put the pen back in the hole without really looking at what i was doing, and stuck it in backwards, user frogvomit wrote on the forum. How to configure s pen settings on galaxy note 5 phoneradar. The picture below shows inside of the s pen s slot. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell the difference between these models. While the note5 s pen helps you get so much done, it is pretty good at the basics as well. The note 8 is an amazing phone in terms of design and performance that leaves little to be desired elsewhere. Anyways, some of our friends in the repair community like how2tech has found a very easy.
The s pen is styled similarly to a premiumwriting instrument, yet its small enough to completely fit into the s pen compartment of the galaxy note5 handset. And just like a real pen, it never needs to be charged. Inside of the galaxy note 5, theres a small little plastic lever about 34 of the way that is triggered by the s pen which then tells the phone whether or not its securely in the hole. Stop putting the note 5 s pen in the wrong way is the easiest way to avoid the note 5 jammed spen problem. It has a few flaws, and this modest upgrade of last year s note will feel the heat from a growing battalion of. On the note 4, theres some obvious resistance when the pen goes in the incorrect way, unlike the note 5, and pushing it doesnt break the phone. Ways on solving samsung galaxy note 5 jammed or stuck s pen problems or issues for your reference.
Aug 24, 2018 in its quest to lure more users to the flagship note 9 phones, samsung imbued its s pen with many new powers. Note 5 s pen stuck, inserted correct way but tip came off and went deeper into the phone. So my not so good suggestion try the paperclip thing first is to bang the phone on a table top. Most users are pretty much satisfied with the phone and its functions but after prolonged usage, it has also come to light that the note 5 has some issues. Its also where youll find your s pen files transferred from your old phone via the smart switch app. How to unstick the stuck spen in your samsung galaxy note 5. Samsung galaxy note 10 plus problems, and how to fix them. Dropped phone and spen broke inside samsung galaxy. But the s pen getting stuck is more of a problem for samsung.
Most of them being screen freezing, wifi not connecting, s pen jammed and so on. It has been combined to include bixby functionality. That s a problem they should have forseen and fixed. Inserting the s pen the wrong way can cause it to become. Reader for surface pro pen bugged microsoft community. If im paying the price for a new phone, i expect to get a new phone. For the note 4, the s pen has been enhanced to have higher level of sensitivity from 1024 levels to 2048. Discover the latest features and innovations available in the note5 s pen. Thankfully, there is a sliver of hope for fixing your stuck spen yourself if you havent already yanked it out of there with force. Learn about the s pens ip rating and what this means for its water resistance. Samsungs s pen has been the one thing that sets the galaxy note series apart from its competition in the phablet market. Theres been a big todo about the galaxy note 5 s pen getting stuck or. How to remove a stuck spen from galaxy note 5 in 4k pengate repair fix explained duration.