How to use S Pen on Samsung S23 Ultra

We go through how to use the stylus on a Galaxy S23 Ultra

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If you want to know how to use the S Pen on Samsung S23 Ultra phones, then this is the page for you.

Samsung S22 Ultra was the first phone with an integrated S Pen. Samsung S23 is no different and comes with a built-in S Pen. This stylish stylus is a quality addition to these phones, the amount of stuff you can do with an S Pen is incredible: from note-taking, taking screenshots, drawing, and much more. The S Pen is connected to the phone via Bluetooth. One of the coolest features of the S Pen is its compact charging design, wherein you can just insert the S Pen into its slot on the phone and it will start recharge its battery.

The Samsung Ultra series is a direct successor to the Note series and the S Pen is an able replacement for its predecessors in the Note series. 

Let’s take a look at how you can use the S Pen on Samsung S23 Ultra. 

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How to Use S Pen on Samsung S23 Ultra

Below are some of the few ways you can use the S Pen on the Samsung S23 Ultra. 

Download & Install the latest Software Update 

Before you start using the Samsung S23 Ultra and the S Pen, do make sure that your phone is installed with the latest software update. 

That allows you to use the latest updated apps. If it’s not updated then use the following step-by-step guide to download the latest software update.  

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Settings

Go to the settings.

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Software update

Find the option labeled ‘Software update’.

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Download & Install

Tap the Download and install option.

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Complete the update

See through the process and update the phone.

Clicking Pictures with the S Pen 

Taking pictures with the S Pen is like having a remote control for a camera in your hand! You can use all the features of the camera with the help of S Pen and from afar too. First, you have to perform a few steps to activate the S Pen from the settings and then use it in the camera app. 

Let’s take a look step-by-step at how you can click photos with the S Pen.

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Advanced Features

Go to Settings and select/tap the Advanced Features option.

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Select S Pen

Select S Pen within Advanced Settings.

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Air Actions

Tap on the Air actions option and toggle on the switch.

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Open camera

Open the Camera app.

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Press the S Button

Press the S Pen button once to start clicking the photos.

Other functions

• If you want to take a series of photos then hold down the S Pen button.
• If you are looking to change the shooting mode, press and hold the S Pen button and swipe right or left with it.
• Press the S Pen button twice if you want to switch between cameras.

Switching Apps to Use   

You can change the apps so that you can function directly through the S Pen’s click. You can customize the apps that you want to launch according to your preference. Let’s take a look step-by-step at how you can set it up.   

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Advanced Features

Go to settings and select Advanced Features.

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Select S Pen

Select the S Pen option.

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Air Actions

Tap the Air actions option.

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Option

Tap the Hold down pen button to option.

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Customize app

Select and customize the app that you want to change or replace.

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Hold S Pen button

Now launch the app by holding down the S Pen button.

Air Actions  

One of the key reasons why you want to buy the Samsung S23 Ultra is for the usage of its Pen and its functions. Air Actions is one of the fun ways you can use the S Pen. With the help of the S Pen, you can control the functions of certain apps. 

Let’s take a look at a couple of examples.

Camera  

As we already discussed above, S Pen can control the camera app. You can click pictures with the help of the S Pen button. 

You can change shooting mode by holding onto the S Pen button and swiping left to right, and you can also switch between cameras by double-clicking the S Pen button. 

Music 

Probably one of the coolest features of the S Pen is how you can control the music of your phone. With your music playing, you can hold down the S Pen button and swipe left or right to go forward or back a track. Similarly, holding and pressing the S Pen button and moving the Pen up and down will increase and decrease the volume. 

How to Reset the S Pen 

There may come a time when your S Pen won’t connect with your phone or for whatever reason it may keep disconnecting from your phone. Reset your S Pen to establish the connection again. 

To reset the S pen do the following:

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Put S Pen in slot

Insert the S Pen back into the slot.

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Air Actions

Open Air Actions settings.

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More Options

Tap More Options (marked by three vertical dots).

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Reset S Pen

Select Reset S Pen.

How to use S Pen on Samsung S23 Ultra FAQs

Does the S Pen need to be charged for S23 Ultra?

Yes, the S Pen in the Samsung S23 Ultra needs to be charged. But the process is as simple as you can get. All you have to do to charge the S Pen is to insert the S Pen back into the slot given in the phone. The S Pen will start charging.

How do I activate my S Pen in S23 Ultra?

Gently remove the S Pen from the slot, and you will feel a slight vibration in the phone which will suggest that the S Pen is detached and ready to use. You can also hover the S Pen over the display and press the S Pen button twice to activate its functions.