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Does the S-Pen really work also on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 2 ?

I found a german page saying it does:
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixm0zPvBLsY&feature=player_embedded
page http://allaboutsamsung.de/2012/08/s-pen-funktioniert-auch-am-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-10-1-video/
Is that right ?

splotz said:
I found a german page saying it does:
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixm0zPvBLsY&feature=player_embedded
page http://allaboutsamsung.de/2012/08/s-pen-funktioniert-auch-am-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-10-1-video/
Is that right ?
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Though it works in the video, its clearly not working the same. Clearly he should be able to see this. Its just working like a capacitive stylus. The pressure sensitivity is not working.

crystalstylez said:
Though it works in the video, its clearly not working the same. Clearly he should be able to see this. Its just working like a capacitive stylus. The pressure sensitivity is not working.
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Even if that is the case, that's excellent because the spen has a very small nib for precision as opposed to the fat capacitive ones.

I didn't watch the video, but it certainly does not work as a capacitive stylus. It has a plastic tip. The screen doesn't even detect the tip touching it. It only detects where it is near the screen and uses the pressure sensor. For example, if you bring the pen near and push the tip with your finger, it will think that it touched the screen.

Could anyone try who have both Tablets ?

I have both. It doesn't work. If you look into the technology that makes the s pen it's obviously it won't work. That's why your s pen won't work with capacitive touch screens like the iPhone. The device needs to have an active digitizer.
Sent from my GT-N8013

The display on the Note is inductive. The earlier Tabs are conductive. A conductive display won't recognize an inductive stylus. An inductive display will recognize a conductive stylus.

BarryH_GEG said:
The display on the Note is inductive. The earlier Tabs are conductive. A conductive display won't recognize an inductive stylus. An inductive display will recognize a conductive stylus.
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I hoped they build some of the new screens with s-technology also into the TAB 2 for some reasons...
So its only a coincident, or not true...
Thanks you for your answers

Actually Galaxy Notes have capacitive AND inductive touch screens - capacitive is for finger touch while inductive (Wacom) is for the pen.

Magnesus said:
Actually Galaxy Notes have capacitive AND inductive touch screens - capacitive is for finger touch while inductive (Wacom) is for the pen.
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Actually it seems I misread the topic of the linked website
On the website they say its the Galaxy TAB 10.1 N which does use the active stylus too,
This page asked samsung an they said it true...
http://tblt.de/2012/08/galaxy-tab-2-10-1-funktioniert-s-pen-wacom-digitizer/
Well, but would be a bit slow compared to the quad core...

Wow, this is interesting. Maybe all Samsung tabs will have Wacom from now on?

Hey guys,
thanks for sharing my article and video, I am happy to find my content on xda.
As splotz clarified, this is a Tab 10.1N which is a special version for the German market, since Apple successfully banned the original 10.1 here. Unfortunately, other users cannot reproduce the S-Pen working with the 10.1N nor the Tab 2.
I contacted the developer (it's his Tab) and asked for screenshots of the Software version.

[Q] Best stylus for writing?

Hello,
I was wondering what would be the best stylus to wrtite down notes with. I am looking for some decent performance,as I will be writing Chinese characters with it so accuracy matters. Never had a tablet so I really have no experience with this...

shaizil said:
Hello,
I was wondering what would be the best stylus to wrtite down notes with. I am looking for some decent performance,as I will be writing Chinese characters with it so accuracy matters. Never had a tablet so I really have no experience with this...
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I'm actually looking for a stylus too but since we don't have the ability to support active pens using hardware I'm also stuck in a pinch like you since I want to take notes using it. I'm planning on kickstarting
DotPen. I removed the link since I don't know if I'm allowed to post it here but do a quick search on kickstarter website or google and it should pop up (by Dot-Tec).
hopefully it turns out well. I considered getting the adonit ones but their support emailed me back saying they built it with apple products in mind and cannot tell me how well it would be on an android tablet

Well, I came acroos a company called Dagi, they seem to make products very similar to Adonit, only they work with android as well.... see here
and here
It seems like the Dagi is on par with its counterpart and even slightly better.
It makes way less noise when writing, which is important. The Adonit makes so much noise its ridiculous... it sounds like someone is doing the dishes. the Adonit Jot script also has this metal tip which makes too much noise when wrting,
Dagi is a bit cheaper as well.
Anyway, I would really rather have a soft tip stylus purely due to the noise factor and "feel". I don't want to feel like I am about to harm the screen.... maybe when a glass screen protector comes out.

I am also looking for a stylus for writing and drawing and I have taken a look at the Dagi and Adonit. While they both seem to work very well my fear for buying either is the multiple reviews from many different sites about them scratching the screen... I thought about getting a Zagg screen protector but then there are reviews stating that they do not work well with those and I don't want to risk reducing the screen quality using one.
Are these reviews unfounded or does anyone have any other suggestions?
Thank you,
Grev

I'm having good results with an inexpensive Targus metal-barreled capacitive stylus. It has the big rubber tip but I've adjusted to it. I would like to try one of the 3mm capacitive stylus.

I use an ikross which can be found on either ebay or Amazon for about $8.00 and come packs of two. Also check the Samsung c-pen which also works really well. The great thing about these tablets, is that they use the same screens as the galaxy s5, s4, s3 rather than led screens which are very temperamental on which capacitive stylus work.
Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

i defo recommend an adonit jot pro - gunmetal!

ladaqiyah said:
i defo recommend an adonit jot pro - gunmetal!
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Are you using that stylus on the "S"? I only ask as my next question is to find out if it is scratching the screen?

Well, this sucks. One of my favorite features of the s5 is being able to write on the screen with a normal pencil, pen, whatever I have handy. Despite having the same "increase touch sensitivity" option in the tab s display settings it really doesn't work at all. Not sure what the technological difference is...
Sent from my SM-T700 using Tapatalk

No Wacom = crap, no matter what stylus you use.

Samsung C Pen
I've been looking for an option with a fine tip myself and noticed that Samsung offered a C Pen for the Galaxy S3. Well, I decided to get it and try it on my Tab S 8.4. I can say that it works well on the screen straight up, meaning no screen protector. I added an Illumishield Blue Light screen protector on it and it works but not quite as well as without. There seems to bee a little bit of "sticking" instead of gliding smoothly across the screen. This is of course the screen protectors issue and not the pen. I will swap it out once there is a tempered glass version available.
I can use it as a pointer and tap to launch and do things. In S Note, it works very well. I'd even say it works better in S Note than it does in Evernote at this point.
I think this is going to work out well. After all, it does have just a 3mm tip so you can see what you're actually doing and it's not nearly as expensive as most styli that are available.
-Cyber

3M Smart Pen
Wacom bamboo stylus solo 2
But still hope for new galaxy note 8.4 with an amoled screen.

I am using a simple capacitive stylus from Hama for EUR 4,99. Seems to be similar to the Bamboo solo. Works perfektly for taping. I had to set touch sensitivity to high in settings to use it reliably at quick swyping. Works like a charm then. Much better for my needs than inductive pens (have several other Tablets with those).

Disk stylus are fine for precise constructing and diagramming. For scribbling and most other regular work a simpler soft end stylus such as bamboo is better, imho.

there are many active stylus out there.
Apple_nut said:
I just ordered the Dart stylus which has a 2 mm fine tip and works with all the latest Windows, Android and Apple devices. It has ultra-precise tips to produce a fine line for drawing or sketching.
I need to take a lot of notes during the day as a physician and reading the online reviews of this stylus sold me hands down.
You can find it by googline the DART STYLUS FROM PRECISION TOUCH
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Galaxy C-Pen Stylus Pen works perfectly
The Samsung Galaxy S3 Galaxy C-Pen Stylus Pen works perfectly with the 8.4" Tab S. Though the product specs say it works only on S3, I tried it with the Tab S and it just glided.
The pen looks premium with a metal body and a hard tip. The hard tip gives it a nice feel while writing as compared to the usual hollow rubber tips.
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Samsung-ETC-...5756258/g.html
I found it lying in the corner in a mobile accessory shop and the shopkeeper was happy to get rid of the old stock for $15. Look around and you may find one.

It seems 'active stylus' is the future for all non-wacom devices.
Search for 'active stylus for ipad'. Add 'for ipad' for filtering out many wacom like products.
shaizil said:
Hello,
I was wondering what would be the best stylus to wrtite down notes with. I am looking for some decent performance,as I will be writing Chinese characters with it so accuracy matters. Never had a tablet so I really have no experience with this...
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http://hex3.co/products/nota

vulcanvillalta said:
That is a nice stylus, but a little overpriced, don't you think?
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No, I don't. If you want cheap, you can go out and buy a standard stylus with a huge nib that won't let you draw (or write) with any real precision. There are plenty of those available on the market.
If you want quality, you have to pay for it. That's what you did buying this tablet, right?
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Like another poster previously suggested, a cheaper (but still good) alternative would be Samsung's C-Pen. You can get one for about $25-$30 on eBay.

Anyone else have experience with this pen on the Tab S?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251599913793?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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GenghisKhan67 said:
http://hex3.co/products/nota
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This will be another option to consider and a nice one. Thanks for posting it.:highfive:

(Q) Bamboo Stylus Feel For Galaxy Note Series

Good evening guys.
Today I received my Bamboo Stylus Feel specially for the Note Series in the mail today. 48 bucks including taxes, shipping. However I read the instructions carefully but I encountered an issue. The pen does not have that instant response compared to the S Pen. With the Bamboo stylus, I have to press much harder on the screen in order to get it to do something.
Am I doing something wrong? Am I missing something? If this really the way the Bamboo stylus behaves? I would love the community's help on this regard because I am ready to return this pen. It has disapointed me.
Thanks.

Robles23 said:
Good evening guys.
Today I received my Bamboo Stylus Feel specially for the Note Series in the mail today. 48 bucks including taxes, shipping. However I read the instructions carefully but I encountered an issue. The pen does not have that instant response compared to the S Pen. With the Bamboo stylus, I have to press much harder on the screen in order to get it to do something.
Am I doing something wrong? Am I missing something? If this really the way the Bamboo stylus behaves? I would love the community's help on this regard because I am ready to return this pen. It has disapointed me.
Thanks.
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I have one that I bought for the 10.1, and it works flawlessly for me. Never had a problem on my Note 2 either. Haven't tried it with my Note 4, though I would assume it works the same, unless it isn't updated to take advantage of the newer screen?

Robles23 said:
Good evening guys.
Today I received my Bamboo Stylus Feel specially for the Note Series in the mail today. 48 bucks including taxes, shipping. However I read the instructions carefully but I encountered an issue. The pen does not have that instant response compared to the S Pen. With the Bamboo stylus, I have to press much harder on the screen in order to get it to do something.
Am I doing something wrong? Am I missing something? If this really the way the Bamboo stylus behaves? I would love the community's help on this regard because I am ready to return this pen. It has disapointed me.
Thanks.
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I could be wrong but you might need to recalibrate the stylus for the Note 4. Google can help or someone might be able to add details or correct me

sefrcoko said:
I could be wrong but you might need to recalibrate the stylus for the Note 4. Google can help or someone might be able to add details or correct me
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Thank you guys for your responses. I will do some research in case i have to recalibrate the stylus. But like I said, it's very weird.. Because i have to press really hard on the screen to get it to do the desired action. If someone else has anything to add please contribute to this thread, otherwise I will report back here if I find any info on the Internet.

Sokudoningyou said:
I have one that I bought for the 10.1, and it works flawlessly for me. Never had a problem on my Note 2 either. Haven't tried it with my Note 4, though I would assume it works the same, unless it isn't updated to take advantage of the newer screen?
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The product page for the Bamboo Stylus Feel for Note Series has the Note 4 as a tested and compatible device.

Have you contacted Wacom? (Or Bamboo or whoever... I forget who the company is right now)
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (sm-910a) using Tapatalk

I have this pen and use it with no issues.

I don't have that pen specifically, but I do have a couple of frequency-compatible Tablet PC pens.
There are three things I've noted when using them on the Note 4:
-The calibration is off, way off, and I can't just recalibrate it like I can a tablet PC or even the tablet-size Galaxy Note products.
-Tilt sensitivity works on the tablet PC pens. Good luck taking advantage of that with the amount of cursor shift you'll have, though.
-The first 20-25% of the pressure sensitivity curve, as measured in Clover Paint settings, is effectively wasted on the stock S-Pen. The pressure value just skips from zero right into that range, then ramps up like you'd expect. None of my Tablet PC pens do this; they start from 0% at initial activation force like you'd think they would.
That last point is probably why you have to bear down so hard with the Bamboo Stylus to get it to work like it's supposed to. Too bad Samsung doesn't just give us a proper settings panel like Wacom does on a proper computer.

I am getting my own pen in the mail soon as well
I hope that things will work well
I wonder if changing ROM's would help with the Bamboo pen performance.

Best Stylus for Tab A 10.1 [P580N]

EDIT: Model is SM-P850
So i feel like the S pen is too thin for me, what would be some recommendations for a third party stylus?
Offset it my main concern with a third party stylus

Lol no. S pen is the only thing that can make use of hardware features of your tablet
Wysłane z mojego SM-T585 przy użyciu Tapatalka

There are stylus pens that are compatible with S-pen tablets, I want to try one but I don't want to spend the money.
https://us-store.wacom.com/Product/Bamboo-Smart-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-S01?sku=CS310UK#/undefined1

BraiinDust said:
EDIT: Model is SM-P850
So i feel like the S pen is too thin for me, what would be some recommendations for a third party stylus?
Offset it my main concern with a third party stylus
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There is a builtin contradiction in what you are asking. Any "thicker" stylus would not be compatible because in wouldn't fit in the tablet. So any stylus you find advertised as being compatible with the S-Pen is, by definition, going to be thin.
edit: You might ask if anyone has tried the Wacom Gen 3 stylus with the P850. It is said to work with *some* Galaxy Note tablets.

Can we use note 10 s pen for it? It's pen size so it will be comfortable

x4080 said:
Can we use note 10 s pen for it? It's pen size so it will be comfortable
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Can you give a link to the pen? I had an SM-P600 Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 and it had the same skinny pen as the P580. It has to in order to fit into the slot of a skinny tablet.

lewmur said:
Can you give a link to the pen? I had an SM-P600 Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 and it had the same skinny pen as the P580. It has to in order to fit into the slot of a skinny tablet.
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http://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-full-size-s-pen-with-eraser-page-7

I use the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 pen with my Tab A 10.1 with S pen. The pen goes for anywhere from $30 to $70 (US Dollars). It feels better in the hand, since I'm not writing with a toothpick (pulled out s pen). The button on the pen cannot be disabled... , but I manage it by turning the pen around to avoid accidentally pressing it with my thumb. Tab S3 pen's tip is more finer like a mechanical pencil vs. a ball point pen (pulled out s pen). You could replace the tip on the pulled out s pen with the Tab S3's tip, but it's not design to hold it correctly. You can write with it, but it will be very wobbly and it may also break.

Bought the staedtler noris digital from Amazon cause in my country the tab S3 pen was not sold separately and it's almost half the cost of the s3 pen. Fantastic pen(cil?) than the built in stylus, smaller tip and more fun to use. The downside is the lousy pencil cap and no clip whatsoever so you need to think a way to store it (I resolve this issue by using velcro around the pencil and stick it to the case).

BajaBlast4Life said:
I use the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 pen with my Tab A 10.1 with S pen. The pen goes for anywhere from $30 to $70 (US Dollars). It feels better in the hand, since I'm not writing with a toothpick (pulled out s pen). The button on the pen cannot be disabled... , but I manage it by turning the pen around to avoid accidentally pressing it with my thumb. Tab S3 pen's tip is more finer like a mechanical pencil vs. a ball point pen (pulled out s pen). You could replace the tip on the pulled out s pen with the Tab S3's tip, but it's not design to hold it correctly. You can write with it, but it will be very wobbly and it may also break.
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I just bought the S Pen from the Tab S3 and it works perfectly on my p580. I purchased it the through Google, they sourced it from Fry's and included next day delivery at no charge. $39.99 plus sales tax. Its the only replacement that will work with the extended functionality of your tab AFAIK.

I also have galaxy tab a 10.1 P 585 but i lost my s pen :crying: and just cannot find affordable replacements, are there any other devices s pens that can be used as a replacement and can fit into that slot?? Thanks in advance

tnt533 said:
I just bought the S Pen from the Tab S3 and it works perfectly on my p580. I purchased it the through Google, they sourced it from Fry's and included next day delivery at no charge. $39.99 plus sales tax. Its the only replacement that will work with the extended functionality of your tab AFAIK.
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Hi, Does the tab s3 s pen really works with the tab a s pen? the p580 is the tab a6 10.1 inches right?

Question P11 plus - bed pen?

Hi, I bought the Lenovo precision pen 2. It works fine but it doesn't capture in an accurate manner what I write or paint. When I try to do the shape of an eye for example, the line isn't smooth and curved (see photo). Is this a problem with the tablet or the pen?

I thought it's Wacom fault.
Mine has similar problem and makes writing difficult.
When I use the pen for scrolling, I notice it's like stop and go
However, Wacom Bamboo Ink Plus doesn't have such problem with P11 Pro

mingkee said:
I thought it's Wacom fault.
Mine has similar problem and makes writing difficult.
When I use the pen for scrolling, I notice it's like stop and go
However, Wacom Bamboo Ink Plus doesn't have such problem with P11 Pro
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Sorry, basically you said that the lenovo precision pen gives you trouble? In all other fields the pen functions well, just not in writing or painting

sltwtrr said:
Sorry, basically you said that the lenovo precision pen gives you trouble? In all other fields the pen functions well, just not in writing or painting
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I don't have Precision Pen 2 because it's not available in US
I bought Wacom Bamboo Ink Plus instead.
I thought it doesn't fully compatible with P11+ and Yoga Tab 11, but now I suspect Precision Pen 2 and Bamboo Ink Plus are the same

mingkee said:
I don't have Precision Pen 2 because it's not available in US
I bought Wacom Bamboo Ink Plus instead.
I thought it doesn't fully compatible with P11+ and Yoga Tab 11, but now I suspect Precision Pen 2 and Bamboo Ink Plus are the same
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Theres a video in youtube suggesting that the nibs (tips) are the same. Sorry theres some info missing on your prior message i think. you ment that you have both the p11 plus and pro and you only had a problem on the plus? Im replacing the pen so well se. Its a pitty to return the tablet, its pretty nice

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Theres a video in youtube suggesting that the nibs (tips) are the same. Sorry theres some info missing on your prior message i think. you ment that you have both the p11 plus and pro and you only had a problem on the plus? Im replacing the pen so well se. Its a pitty to return the tablet, its pretty nice
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I have just found Precision Pen 2 and I ordered it, but it may take 2-3 weeks to ship.
Stay tuned for update.
Besides pen, P11+ is actually a good tablet for the price and there's a Motorola version as well (G70).
I suspect it's firmware issue can it can be corrected. If same problem happens on my forthcoming Precision Pen 2, I will tell the issue to Lenovo support to correct it.
Yes, Wacom Bamboo Ink Plus works 100% with P11 Pro. You should switch to Pro if writing does matter.

mingkee said:
I have just found Precision Pen 2 and I ordered it, but it may take 2-3 weeks to ship.
Stay tuned for update.
Besides pen, P11+ is actually a good tablet for the price and there's a Motorola version as well (G70).
I suspect it's firmware issue can it can be corrected. If same problem happens on my forthcoming Precision Pen 2, I will tell the issue to Lenovo support to correct it.
Yes, Wacom Bamboo Ink Plus works 100% with P11 Pro. You should switch to Pro if writing does matter.
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Good luck. Ill probably replace to xiaomi pad 5 because of the pwm in the pro.
Edit: the problem was the screen glass protector

sltwtrr said:
Good luck. Ill probably replace to xiaomi pad 5 because of the pwm in the pro.
Edit: the problem was the screen glass protector
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Glad I found this thread...
I bought a Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7, it comes with the Precision Pen 2... Since the very first moment I put a screen protector, and when tried the pen for the first time I realized that when drawing diagonals lines they were all "wavy" (as the red lines in the screenshot attached), the weird thing is that only for diagonals, the "straight" ones are drawn well, the same happened to you? I wanna believe it's the screen protector and not a faulty screen or pen... I should remove the screen protector to test but I had a hard time getting one for this model here in Spain haha.

markoscc said:
Glad I found this thread...
I bought a Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7, it comes with the Precision Pen 2... Since the very first moment I put a screen protector, and when tried the pen for the first time I realized that when drawing diagonals lines they were all "wavy" (as the red lines in the screenshot attached), the weird thing is that only for diagonals, the "straight" ones are drawn well, the same happened to you? I wanna believe it's the screen protector and not a faulty screen or pen... I should remove the screen protector to test but I had a hard time getting one for this model here in Spain haha.
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Lol. Keep us updated. Good luck

markoscc said:
Glad I found this thread...
I bought a Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7, it comes with the Precision Pen 2... Since the very first moment I put a screen protector, and when tried the pen for the first time I realized that when drawing diagonals lines they were all "wavy" (as the red lines in the screenshot attached), the weird thing is that only for diagonals, the "straight" ones are drawn well, the same happened to you? I wanna believe it's the screen protector and not a faulty screen or pen... I should remove the screen protector to test but I had a hard time getting one for this model here in Spain haha.
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You're not alone
Mine (both P11+ and Yoga Tab 11) have similar issue while the pen works perfectly with Yoga Tab 13

I have a p11 plus and the precision pen 2. My lines are all slightly wavy, unless I make the line very fast! I suspect the firmware needs to be worked out.

thekswenson said:
I have a p11 plus and the precision pen 2. My lines are all slightly wavy, unless I make the line very fast! I suspect the firmware needs to be worked out.
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I few days ago I removed a screen protector I had since day one on my Lenovo Yoga (9i Gen 7)... I it turned out that the screen protector was causing the wavy lines, now it works lovely, as it should.

I have no screen protector. The wavyness is bad as the OP. Just annoying.

I have a p11 and the precision pen 2
writing and drawing is difficult because the lines are not following my strokes
will remove the screen protector to see if the situation improves...

... so yes, on Bamboo Paper (Notes) the capturing of my strokes dramatically improved.
With Paper Draw the capturing of my strokes is less accurate ...
So, it looks as if there is also a difference is results, depending what app is used...

PS: Sketchbook on Lenovo p11 with Precision Pen2 -> very good results

I saw this thread earlier and decided to remove my glass screen protector and now the pen works great, but I was thinking to put a plastic screen protector will the pen freak-out again ?