Exciting news for Samsung users – our latest update brings S Pen button integration to your device.
How to use Eraser tool with S Pen button?
- Tap-and-Hold the S Pen button.
- The current editing tool will switch to the Eraser tool.
- After using the Eraser tool, release the S Pen button to switch back to the previous tool.
How can I activate the S Pen button?
To activate the S Pen button, make sure you have the latest version of our app downloaded from the Galaxy Store and the latest version of Samsung Internet (version 23 or above). Dock the pen, Enable Air Action, and connect the pen to your tablet. For details, please check out this help article.
Remember to set Samsung Internet as your default browser app, by going to Device Settings > Apps > Choose default apps. To check version number of Samsung Internet, go to Device Settings > Apps > Samsung Internet > Version.
How do I check if I am on the latest version of Goodnotes and Samsung Internet?
- To download the latest version of Goodnotes, go to Galaxy Store → Goodnotes for Android. Or click here to update to the latest version of the app if you haven’t already.
- To download the latest version of Samsung Internet, go to Galaxy Store → Samsung Internet. Or click here to update to the latest version of the app if you haven’t already.
- We would recommend that you turn on auto update feature by visiting, Setting → Galaxy Store Setting → Auto update apps.
I downloaded the app from the Play Store. How can I get the S Pen feature?
We are currently working to expand the features to support more use cases. You can follow either of the two options below:
- Disable Google Chrome Browser
- Go to device Settings → Apps → Chrome app and disable the app. Then restart the Goodnotes app.
- Reinstall Goodnotes for Android app from Galaxy Store
- Uninstall Goodnotes app from your device. Visit the Galaxy Store and download Goodnotes for Android. Sign in with your existing Goodnotes account. Reinstalling the app won't have any impact on your account, documents, or subscription.
- To check if the app was installed from Galaxy Store, go to Device Settings > Apps > Goodnotes, it shows "App downloaded from Galaxy Store".
Is this S Pen feature available on all devices?
As long as your device has S Pen support and you are on Samsung Internet version 23 or above with the latest version of Goodnotes, you will have access to the feature.
What shortcuts does the Surface Slim Pen offer?
The Surface Slim Pen also provides handy shortcuts! With a secondary button, you can swiftly click and utilize the lasso tool. Plus, the end tip of the pen functions as an eraser!