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S Pen smells like burnt plastic, Galaxy S24 Ultra users concerned
Following the Note series, Samsung launched the Galaxy S22 Ultra with an S-Pen, which has been maintained up to the S24 Ultra and is expected to continue in subsequent models. Owners of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra have encountered an unexpected issue with their S Pen stylus that is it smells like burnt plastic. This concern has been discussed by users on Reddit and addressed in the Samsung Community forums.
Samsung is already aware of these concerns and the community moderator explained that the smell is due to the S Pen’s storage location near the phone’s internal components, which generate heat during use. This heat can cause the S Pen’s plastic to warm up and emit a smell, which is unusual but not harmful.
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Furthermore, the moderator assured users that this is normal and will fade as the device cools. He compared it to the temporary smell in a car that has been parked in the sun.
This concern is not exclusive to the S24 Ultra, as it was also reported with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. If you notice a burnt smell from your S-Pen, it is a known and expected behavior, not a cause of concern.
‘This isn’t anything to be concerned about. While the S Pen is in its holster, it is close to the internal components of the phone, which will generate heat while in use, and cause the plastic to heat up. This can smell like burning, but it is similar to the smell you might experience after leaving your car in the sun for a few hours. The seats and plastic fittings in the vehicle might smell hot, but this will diminish after it cools,’ said Moderator.
Some Samsung Galaxy A smartphone users face frustrating issues related to video playback. Users of Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A24 reported that when they try to play videos in the Gallery app, they encounter a black screen with sound but no visuals.
In addition to this, some messages frequently pop up on the screen, showing “An unknown error has occurred” or stating that the video codec is not supported. This issue is not limited to Video playback but extends to Video calls.
Users of Galaxy smartphones are not able to see the other person’s video feed. Even third-party applications are affected, with videos failing to play properly.
The Samsung community moderator has mentioned that it has been found that these video playback issues are linked to a codec error in the Samsung phone. Some videos cause these errors, while others may play normally after a restart. However, the affected videos will continue to cause issues.
Samsung is aware of the video playback issues and is working on a software update to resolve them. However, the community moderator has not confirmed any timeline yet but it is expected to be available soon.
Users are advised to keep an eye out for software update notifications and promptly install any available updates to improve their device’s functionality.
To update your Galaxy device, you just need to follow a few steps. Firstly, open Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install. Stay tuned for the software update to restore full video functionality on your Galaxy A15 or A24.
If you’re using a Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, you may have noted a regular Watch Manager stop messages after deleting the Galaxy Wearable app. This issue can occur when the Galaxy Wearable app is removed while using the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds simultaneously.
According to the community moderator, it is important to delete the Manager app along with the Galaxy Wearable app. This dual deletion helps prevent unnecessary pop-up notifications and ensures smoother functionality between your devices.
When you uninstall the Galaxy Wearable app, it’s necessary to also delete the Galaxy Watch 6 Manager app. To uninstall the Galaxy Watch 6 Manager, follow these simple steps:
- Open Settings on the smartphone connected to your Galaxy Watch 6.
- Now, click on the Apps option.
- Search for the ‘Galaxy Watch6 Manager‘ app in the list.
- Tap on the app, select Delete, and confirm by pressing OK.
After acknowledgment of message pop-ups, Samsung is also planning to release a new update for the Galaxy Watch Manager 6 app to fix this issue. Here’s how to update the Galaxy Watch 6 Manager app:
- Open the Galaxy Store on your device.
- Select the Updates option from the Menu.
- Check the Galaxy Watch6 Manager app and proceed with the update.
By following these steps, you can ensure your Galaxy Watch 6 works well and is seamlessly connected with your other devices.
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Several Samsung Galaxy users are facing issues with the Edge Lighting feature after updating to One UI 6.1.1. This issue has caused inconvenience and frustration for those who rely on these features for notifications.
According to some reports in the community, the Samsung Edge Lighting feature stops working after the One UI 6.1.1 update. Users have to either erase or disable the Edge Lighting+ app to get it back.
Fortunately, Samsung has acknowledged the Edge Lighting+ issue and apologized for the problem it has caused. The community moderator has confirmed that Samsung is aware of the issue and is working on a solution.
The company plans to improve the compatibility between the Edge Lighting feature and the Edge Lighting+ Good Lock app in an upcoming software update, which should allow both features to work together without needing to turn one off.
However, the community moderator has also mentioned that it’s difficult to give a specific timeline for when this update will be available. The schedule for software updates can change for various circumstances.
Users are advised to be patient as Samsung works on resolving the issue and a new software update will be soon available with a fix.
For now, affected users can disable Edge Lighting+ to use Edge Lighting functionality. While this is not a permanent solution, it allows users to continue receiving notifications until the official fix is released.