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Has anyone tried the capacitive stylus from Boxwave? I've used a Palm for years, and find I miss the stylus. So, anyone????
I'll probably buy one this week, unless someone else has made the experiment
If so, I'll report back. Amazon has 2 versions, regular and mini. The mini even has a cute little tether that plugs into the headphone jack.
Bearcat
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should work fine :l if its made for the ipod/iphone im sure itll work on the mts
bearcat668 said:
Has anyone tried the capacitive stylus from Boxwave? I've used a Palm for years, and find I miss the stylus. So, anyone????
I'll probably buy one this week, unless someone else has made the experiment
If so, I'll report back. Amazon has 2 versions, regular and mini. The mini even has a cute little tether that plugs into the headphone jack.
Bearcat
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I am curious if this would work. I kinda dont think so, but I dont know much about if there is anything inside a stylus to make it be recognized by a touch screen. If it is just plastic then doubt it will work.
Capacitive stylii (I'm thinking that's right, but I really don't care ) have a method of conducting electricity from the hand to the screen. Most are made of metal and have a conductive foam tip that transfers the current to the screen as your finger would.
Any *capacitive* stylus should work fine on the Slide's screen assuming you're directly holding the stylus (so no gloves in the winter).
I thought they used magnets to produce a magnetic field.... Didn't think about something to conduct from the hand tru the tip... Very interesting.
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I thought they used magnets to produce a magnetic field.... Didn't think about something to conduct from the hand tru the tip... Very interesting.
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God, I hope not. even a tiny magnet in a case will screw up your compass
i heard something about using a wienie (sorry if misspelled) as a stylus on capacitive screens works. just that it'll make your hand and phone smell like wienie.
ive used it but i still prefer my fingers
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i heard something about using a wienie (sorry if misspelled) as a stylus on capacitive screens works. just that it'll make your hand and phone smell like wienie.
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What?! A hot dog or a penis, lol... Well, it is skin so... hey, what do ya know! it works! I doubt I can use my new stylus in public though
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What?! A hot dog or a penis, lol... Well, it is skin so... hey, what do ya know! it works! I doubt I can use my new stylus in public though
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hahahahahaahaha, i was talking about a hot dog wienie, but the other should work too cuz its skin. and of course you can, you just might get arrested.
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hahahahahaahaha, i was talking about a hot dog wienie, but the other should work too cuz its skin. and of course you can, you just might get arrested.
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Yeah, I read about the hot dog stylus and using anti static plastic (from a hard drive, ram, or video card, etc. (Sensitive computer parts are wrapped in) rolled up in a stick formation. I guess you could wrap a pencil in the stuff too. But heck, mini styluses are sold for $5 and up to $30 for a high end model. None work perfectly, I hear. I might try a mid range model for 15-20 and see how they are...
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What?! A hot dog or a penis, lol... Well, it is skin so... hey, what do ya know! it works! I doubt I can use my new stylus in public though
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It didn't work for me. I was pressing most of the buttons at once. ;P
"It didn't work for me. I was pressing most of the buttons at once."
well put the hot dog down then lol
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Capacitive stylii (I'm thinking that's right, but I really don't care ) have a method of conducting electricity from the hand to the screen. Most are made of metal and have a conductive foam tip that transfers the current to the screen as your finger would.
Any *capacitive* stylus should work fine on the Slide's screen assuming you're directly holding the stylus (so no gloves in the winter).
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Im pretty sure you can use them with gloves on...... at least thats what they all say in the ads
So I've noticed that with the edges of the defender case being raised as they are, they can inhibit your swyping ability if you've got big fingers and are trying to use a word that has the letter P in it. almost impossible to get it to register without mashing your finger against the edge of the case
edit: my bad, shoulda put this in accessories!
Yea it does. For me the 1 is a bigger pain, gotta "shave" some off I think
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Maybe some sanding is in order.... That sucks.
spalding1028 said:
So I've noticed that with the edges of the defender case being raised as they are, they can inhibit your swyping ability if you've got big fingers and are trying to use a word that has the letter P in it. almost impossible to get it to register without mashing your finger against the edge of the case
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main reason i did not get one .. had this problem with my evo4g and the case
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main reason i did not get one .. had this problem with my evo4g and the case
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I had this issue with my ballistic case on the evo.
Maybe try a different keyboard app? Also, voice to text works really well with this phone. Dont know why more people dont use it.
I had the problem with the keyboard and search icon in the market. I just use Shapewriter and the hard search key.
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Maybe try a different keyboard app? Also, voice to text works really well with this phone. Dont know why more people dont use it.
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Its too slow for me, also when Im in class I dont want people hearing what Im saying.
I have not experienced any problems with this and my otter box...
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I noticed this too, it gets pretty annoying
This is what I did with a dermal tool to make my Otterbox Defender easier to use when I'm swyping. The edges where the keyboard is located was "sanded" down so swyping has been a lot easier for me since the mod to the holster. I also dremaled out a hole so I can access the volume rocker without having to remove the phone from the holster. And I thought the tab to remove the phone from the holster was protruding too much so I also dremaled it down. Now it's slightly harder to remove the phone from the holster, but I don't intend to remove the phone from the holster very often.
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This is what I did with a dermal tool to make my Otterbox Defender easier to use when I'm swyping. The edges where the keyboard is located was "sanded" down so swyping has been a lot easier for me since the mod to the holster. I also dremaled out a hole so I can access the volume rocker without having to remove the phone from the holster. And I thought the tab to remove the phone from the holster was protruding too much so I also dremaled it down. Now it's slightly harder to remove the phone from the holster, but I don't intend to remove the phone from the holster very often.
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that looks great
Same for me. I download the Gingerbread Keyboard from the market and its much easier to press those buttons now. The hardest for me is the search button in market.
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Maybe try a different keyboard app? Also, voice to text works really well with this phone. Dont know why more people dont use it.
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+1 why type when you can talk?
I really like the modified holster case!
I too don't like how extra bulky the defender series is for a regular user like myself. I can see its perks for construction workers or something, but for me, the commuter series was plenty perfect for my new baby
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I dremaled down the release clip too. I like it way better now. I might go out to home depot and refresh my dremal bits and cut the port and button holes too.
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I dremaled down the release clip too. I like it way better now. I might go out to home depot and refresh my dremal bits and cut the port and button holes too.
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The release clip definitely needs to be dremaled down. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that felt that way.
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Androidious said:
I really like the modified holster case!
I too don't like how extra bulky the defender series is for a regular user like myself. I can see its perks for construction workers or something, but for me, the commuter series was plenty perfect for my new baby
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This case is perfect for me as I work in a paper mill building scaffolding.
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I can't figure out how to adjust the arm. The directions say "loosen either knob" but there's only one knob. Am I missing something? This is making me crazy..
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I can't figure out how to adjust the arm. The directions say "loosen either knob" but there's only one knob. Am I missing something? This is making me crazy..
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No you're not its not adjustable. I am buying a Kuda leather mount base and igrip pivoting mount to screw into it to make a nice clean install I hate stuff on my windows.
http://www.igrip.us/1536
http://www.kudausa.com/dodge-charger-06-07-black-a228.html
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So there's no way to adjust it?
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I can't figure out how to adjust the arm. The directions say "loosen either knob" but there's only one knob. Am I missing something? This is making me crazy..
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There is just a circle dial behind the dock. Loosen it and you can adjust. It is definitely adjustable, you can make it go whichever way you want. I always used
a universal dock before but this thing is bad ass! Not only that, it has a removable insert so you can use it with a case on your phone! I can confirm all the
TPU-Cases cases will fit.
There is only one nob. Im super surprised your having problems with it, the manual should not of been needed. Wonder if yours is defective?
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No you're not its not adjustable. I am buying a Kuda leather mount base and igrip pivoting mount to screw into it to make a nice clean install I hate stuff on my windows.
http://www.igrip.us/1536
http://www.kudausa.com/dodge-charger-06-07-black-a228.html
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That iGrip link is not the mount it comes with, the one it comes with is adjustable.
Yes, I can see the knob to adjust the tilt. It's the other axis to adjust the height that has me confused. The directions say this is a 270 degree axis, but for me it won't budge.
Edit: after reviewing the manufacturers web site I see either they made a last second change to the design or mine was built incorrectly. Can anyone confirm? Does anyone have two adjustment knobs?
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That iGrip link is not the mount it comes with, the one it comes with is adjustable.
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No as stated that link is the mount I'm purchasing for my custom install since I can't find a good way to use the arm that came with it.
Sgtcody only have the one knob. I've tried disassembling the arm to adjust the one you're talking about but no luck. In my Charger the glass is too deep to put it anywhere that won't be in my field of view and still accessible.
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I bought this and I love it. I was screwing with this thing for and hour trying to figure out a way to get it to pivot at that point as well. I removed the caps (which is a damn pain) and then you can pull apart the side walls and then rotate it. I am not sure if it was intended that way but it will work. Hope this helps.
"Yes, I can see the knob to adjust the tilt. It's the other axis to adjust the height that has me confused. The directions say this is a 270 degree axis, but for me it won't budge.
Edit: after reviewing the manufacturers web site I see either they made a last second change to the design or mine was built incorrectly. Can anyone confirm? Does anyone have two adjustment knobs?"
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I bought this and I love it. I was screwing with this thing for and hour trying to figure out a way to get it to pivot at that point as well. I removed the caps (which is a damn pain) and then you can pull apart the side walls and then rotate it. I am not sure if it was intended that way but it will work. Hope this helps.
"Yes, I can see the knob to adjust the tilt. It's the other axis to adjust the height that has me confused. The directions say this is a 270 degree axis, but for me it won't budge.
Edit: after reviewing the manufacturers web site I see either they made a last second change to the design or mine was built incorrectly. Can anyone confirm? Does anyone have two adjustment knobs?"
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how the hell do you remove the caps? that's what i figure too and i have no luck removing the caps even with plier
i bought it and luv it
Didn't know that the 2 lateral knobs/caps can come off. As is, you cannot move the arm ((in the provided photo, knobs/caps circled in red do not come off or move) only the wheel/dial can rotate for adjustment. Is there a way to remove them without breaking it? Thanks.
Ryno23 said:
I bought this and I love it. I was screwing with this thing for and hour trying to figure out a way to get it to pivot at that point as well. I removed the caps (which is a damn pain) and then you can pull apart the side walls and then rotate it. I am not sure if it was intended that way but it will work. Hope this helps.
"Yes, I can see the knob to adjust the tilt. It's the other axis to adjust the height that has me confused. The directions say this is a 270 degree axis, but for me it won't budge.
Edit: after reviewing the manufacturers web site I see either they made a last second change to the design or mine was built incorrectly. Can anyone confirm? Does anyone have two adjustment knobs?"
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HiredGUN.45 said:
Didn't know that the 2 lateral knobs/caps can come off. As is, you cannot move the arm ((in the provided photo, knobs/caps circled in red do not come off or move) only the wheel/dial can rotate for adjustment. Is there a way to remove them without breaking it? Thanks.
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Use a screw driver on the end, they slide off in one direction only. Once the post is exposed, you'll see that its a square and it fits into the square hole on the base which is why it does not rotate. Takes a bit to get the base arm off but it can be done, and you can change it 90 degrees up or down. It's a horrible design.
I'm thinking the iGrip Mini will be a better solution for my dash mount, the arm actually rotates and it sits a lot lower in profile.
Thanks Evil Bob, will mess with it tonight.
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I'm thinking the iGrip Mini will be a better solution for my dash mount, the arm actually rotates and it sits a lot lower in profile.
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It would have been so much better if they sold the Evo 3D mount separate from the base you put in your car. Would have saved me money, plus they have much better mounts than what comes with the kit.
Cases that fit?
Sorry if a bit off topic here but, I saw someone confirm that TPU cases fit in the dock, can anyone else confirm any others that fit? I have an official HTC silicone one and it won’t fit (even with the dock insert pulled out). Looks like it should go but, just a bit too thick in the corners. I also tried an otterbox silicone case but no go there either…This is aggravating, anyone else having better luck?
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Sorry if a bit off topic here but, I saw someone confirm that TPU cases fit in the dock, can anyone else confirm any others that fit? I have an official HTC silicone one and it won’t fit (even with the dock insert pulled out). Looks like it should go but, just a bit too thick in the corners. I also tried an otterbox silicone case but no go there either…This is aggravating, anyone else having better luck?
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I use this hard plastic case and it fits perfectly:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330581024473&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I tried the Otterbox Commuter but the silicone corners were just a tad too thick.
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I use this hard plastic case and it fits perfectly:
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I tried the Otterbox Commuter but the silicone corners were just a tad too thick.
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Perfect, I like the look of carbon fiber too, and that is still shows the whole camera bezel. Mine is on it's way. Thanks via the thanks button.
rleonard55 said:
Sorry if a bit off topic here but, I saw someone confirm that TPU cases fit in the dock, can anyone else confirm any others that fit? I have an official HTC silicone one and it won’t fit (even with the dock insert pulled out). Looks like it should go but, just a bit too thick in the corners. I also tried an otterbox silicone case but no go there either…This is aggravating, anyone else having better luck?
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confirm TPU cases fit, very nice slide right into the charger tip
Evil Bob said:
Use a screw driver on the end, they slide off in one direction only. Once the post is exposed, you'll see that its a square and it fits into the square hole on the base which is why it does not rotate. Takes a bit to get the base arm off but it can be done, and you can change it 90 degrees up or down. It's a horrible design.
I'm thinking the iGrip Mini will be a better solution for my dash mount, the arm actually rotates and it sits a lot lower in profile.
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+1 Thanks! I was having a hell of a time trying to figure out how they came off. didn't have a screwdriver near by (at the office atm) so I just pulled up on it using my desk. Those things are a b*tch!
So I bought a case from eBay that came from Hong Kong. It arrived to today. Its a flip case that closes with a magnet but I did not know that before I bought it. Is the magnet bad for the screen or S Pen?
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It seems if the magnet is strong it could cause issues. Although the Seidio case has a magnet on the back that does not affect the screen. I think it depends on location and strength of the magnet.
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The magnet is on the right side in the middle of the case (when its flipped closed) on top of the screen. I'll take a pic of it n put it here later when I get home. How do I know if its too strong? I really like the case but I don't want the magnet to mess up the screen, S Pen or anything else in the phone
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the strength of magnets doesn't affect the screens as much as the length of exposure. Magnets will cause a sort of dead spot for the s pen though. When you see a demo, go to a paint program and try to shade the whole screen in and you will see a circle the size of the offending magnet that won't allow itself to be colored in.
I contacted wacom, who I believe make the s pen tech and they said though magnets will cause things to not work, it won't cause any long term damage
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the strength of magnets doesn't affect the screens as much as the length of exposure. Magnets will cause a sort of dead spot for the s pen though. When you see a demo, go to a paint program and try to shade the whole screen in and you will see a circle the size of the offending magnet that won't allow itself to be colored in.
I contacted wacom, who I believe make the s pen tech and they said though magnets will cause things to not work, it won't cause any long term damage
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Oh okay. So I can keep it on n it will cause a little bit of an issue with the screen but eventually go away? I was thinking of throwing the case away but idk yet
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Well here's a pic of it. Upon further inspection the magnet seems to be next to the screen, not on top of it like I originally thought. Is there still a chance it could mess up the S Pen tho?
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Well here's a pic of it. Upon further inspection the magnet seems to be next to the screen, not on top of it like I originally thought. Is there still a chance it could mess up the S Pen tho?
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The s-pen uses magnetism as a source of power. Introducing a magnet to the field simply disrupts the field and keeps the phone and the s-pen from resonating. Introducing a magnet will not harm the accuracy of the device. Removal of the magnet should immediately cease any inaccuracies with the s-pen. Long story short, use with confidence sir!
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The s-pen uses magnetism as a source of power. Introducing a magnet to the field simply disrupts the field and keeps the phone and the s-pen from resonating. Introducing a magnet will not harm the accuracy of the device. Removal of the magnet should immediately cease any inaccuracies with the s-pen. Long story short, use with confidence sir!
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Thank you :thumbup:
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Common issue on the Galaxy Note 10.1 (which is the supersized version of Note II) forum with cases with magnet affecting the Wacom pen.
I had to return my case for this very reason. There was a large round dead spot where the magnet was, moved the magnet away and the spot was fine. In addition, the note 2 manual states to not use cases with magnets, so back mine went.
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I had to return my case for this very reason. There was a large round dead spot where the magnet was, moved the magnet away and the spot was fine. In addition, the note 2 manual states to not use cases with magnets, so back mine went.
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I would return mine but to return it back to China n wait so long for a refund isn't worth the $7 I paid for
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Im still using tat type of magnet cover..
My cast that I got from Best Buy, the one that is identical to the Surface case, affects the S pen. That small magnet affects the drawing area even though its small and on the back side. Hopefully when my Active case gets here it wont have the same issue since there is the silicon case in between.
So I just got my Note II last night and so far I love it. However, the S-Pen isn't working correctly (or I just don't know how to use it). When writing a note, the writing begins as soon as my pen is close to the screen and all my writing is connected and I can barely read it. Also, if I use the pen to select an app, sometimes it doesn't detect the pen and other times the item is launched as soon as the pen is close. I read that you need to keep the pen at a 45 degree angle, which I have tried, but still doesn't work very good. Is there a way to reset the pen feature? Is there some feature I need to enable/disable? Is it because of my Zagg screen protector?
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I want to use the pen but can't with the current issue.
Thanks,
Cary2238
you tried the pen banging method? Seems to work for some at least on overly sensitive pen.
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you tried the pen banging method? Seems to work for some at least on overly sensitive pen.
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You mean just bang the tip on something like a desk?
You should try to keep the pen perpendicular to the screen or 90°. Not 45°!
Does you pen nib move in and out when you put your finger on it? It should move in and out slightly. Maybe just under 1mm. You should only be able to write when the nib is pressed in. If you are able to write without the pen nib being in contact with the screen the nib is probably getting stuck.
I do not suggest you bang it against a hard surface although many claim that it works. You could try tapping it repeatedly against a hard surface (a hand mirror!?) to see if you can loosen it.
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You should try to keep the pen perpendicular to the screen or 90°. Not 45°!
Does you pen nib move in and out when you put your finger on it? It should move in and out slightly. Maybe just under 1mm. You should only be able to write when the nib is pressed in. If you are able to write without the pen nib being in contact with the screen the nib is probably getting stuck.
I do not suggest you bang it against a hard surface although many claim that it works. You could try tapping it repeatedly against a hard surface (a hand mirror!?) to see if you can loosen it.
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Thanks Dmwitz. Taping it several times seems to have loosened the tip and the pen works a lot better. :good:
I am having the same issue as the OP is having. I've tried the tapping mentioned but doesn't seem to help.
Weird how this is happening. If i can't figure out out I'll be returning mine for another one.
Ok, I had to really bang on the tip but all seems to be much much better. I just kept on letting the tip of the pen bounce off the top of my glass top table and then went into a new "note" and tried it, now it seems to be working likes is supposed to.
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I am having the same issue as the OP is having. I've tried the tapping mentioned but doesn't seem to help.
Weird how this is happening. If i can't figure out out I'll be returning mine for another one.
Ok, I had to really bang on the tip but all seems to be much much better. I just kept on letting the tip of the pen bounce off the top of my glass top table and then went into a new "note" and tried it, now it seems to be working likes is supposed to.
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I had the same problem. The bang method only made it worse for me. It got to the point where I couldn't use it. I returned the phone and got a new one. Doesn't do it anymore. Glad to hear it is working better but I have a feeling it's going to happen again. Worse case, they are only $30 on amazon.
Best of luck.