S Pen is not charging on my Galaxy phone or tablet

Charging your S Pen will be different depending on what kind of device and S Pen you're using:
 

• Phones with an integrated S Pen: Insert the S Pen into your phone to begin charging it.
  
  
• Tablets with an S Pen: Attach the S Pen to the designated charging spot on the back of the tablet. On the Tab S6, the S Pen's tip should face away from the camera. On the Tab S7 and S8, the S Pen's tip should face towards the camera. On the Tab S9, either direction will charge it.
  
  
• Devices with an S Pen Pro: Use a USB-C cable to charge the S Pen whenever its battery is low.

Once the S Pen is attached to the tablet, you can check the battery percentage by unlocking the tablet's screen and pressing the Pen button on the side of the S Pen. Or, you can open the Air command menu, and then tap the Settings icon. The current battery level will appear at the top of the page when the S Pen is connected wirelessly to the device.

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. Or, if you are using a tablet, attach the S Pen to its designated spot. Navigate to and open Settings, then tap Advanced features, and then tap S Pen. Tap More S Pen settings, and then tap the switch next to Allow multiple S Pens to turn it off.

Next, tap Back, and then tap Air actions. Tap the switch to turn it on, and then remove and reinsert the S Pen.

If the back of your Galaxy device comes into contact with a magnet, the S Pen may not be recognized.

Cases made by Samsung may contain magnets, but they have been specifically designed to fit your device without interfering with any function, including the S Pen. Verify that your case, or other accessories, are not magnetic.

If any of them are magnetic, remove that accessory and then try reinserting the S Pen.

Samsung wireless charging pads use various frequencies and voltages, depending on the charging environments. Sometimes, the frequency can be similar to the frequency used by your phone or tablet to recognize the S Pen, which can cause interference.

To prevent these issues, do not use a wireless charging pad when the S Pen has a low battery or whenever your device needs to connect to the S Pen.

If the S Pen still does not charge, you can try resetting it. Please be aware that if you customized any of the remote features or other settings, resetting the S Pen will return them to their defaults.

If you're using a phone, insert the S Pen into your phone until it clicks into place. If you're using a tablet, attach the S Pen to its designated spot.

Open Settings, and then tap Advanced features. Tap S Pen, then tap More options (the three vertical dots), and then tap Reset S Pen. Your S Pen will now be reset and you can begin using it again.

If you have another device that uses an S Pen, try using the S Pen from that device, and vice versa. Most S Pens' touch, hover, and button functionality are compatible with other devices. Or, you can try one of the additional S Pens we offer on our website.

Or, try using your original S Pen with another compatible device.