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Samsung Tab S8+ S pen scribble/writing noise bugged

(Topic created: 11-29-2022 08:06 AM)
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Razvi
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Hi everybody.

I recently got a Galaxy Tab S8+. After applying all the available updates the scribble/writing noise of the S Pen got bugged.  It only works in the Handwriting box (when you write in a box and the software converts it to text) or when S Pen to text is in use (only when in given text fields). None of the drawing or note-taking applications produces the sound, regardless of the settings.

Obviously I checked the tables is not in do not disturb mode, silence or vibration only. Additionally, I double-checked the S Pen sound is on.

I'd like to know how to diagnose the problem and, of course, fix it. 

Some specific details about my device:

  • Google Play system update: July 1, 2022
  • Android security patch level: November 1, 2022
  • One UI version: 5.0
  • Model name: SM-X800

Everything is up to date according to my settings. 

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KennewickMan
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Try rebooting into recovery mode, clear the cache, and then run the repair apps option. Your phone will restart after. Test it out. LMK if this helps! GL!
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Razvi
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Will that make me go through the set up process once again? It hurts only to think about it 

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s1mplex
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This is a bug many others are having. Strangely enough, it happens only with the tablets. I'm pretty sure it's because of the latest updates, when I do 'uninstall updates' to Samsung Notes from settings the sound reappears. Nothing wrong with your tab buddy.

EDIT: Forgot to mention, the sound works when writing on a screenshot, so it's a problem within S Notes.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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s1mplex
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https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/samsung-notes/samsung-notes-4-4-01-2-releas...

 

If anyone is willing to try this version

 

 
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Razvi
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I tried uninstalling the updates of Samsung Notes application (exclusively) as suggested by @s1mplex and can confirm that the sound of the pen is now back to normal. 

Just for the record, the problematic Samsung Notes version is (at least in my case):  4.4.00.64. After uninstalling the updates, it got downdated to 4.3.14.47.

The sound, however, does not work in PENUP nor Noteshelf, even though this bothers me in a lesser way since I dont use these apps that much.

 

Thank you. 

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