Android tablet stylus won't work or respond
A stylus stops working because the battery is dead, stylus input is disabled, or the tip is damaged. Charge the stylus first. Then turn on stylus input in Settings. That fixes it for users.
Your tablet needs to recognize the stylus before it will respond. A drained battery, disabled stylus input in settings, a loose connection, or a damaged tip will stop the stylus cold. We'll charge it, enable stylus input, and check for physical damage.
Risk: Medium
⏱ 15 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Know whether your stylus has a battery (most Samsung styluses do)
- ✓Have the charging cable or dock for your stylus if it has a battery
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not charging a stylus that has a battery — assuming it's broken when it just needs power
- Assuming the stylus is broken when just one app has stylus disabled
- Not checking the nib for damage — a worn or broken tip prevents the stylus from being detected
Signs you need professional help
- If the stylus is charged and enabled but still doesn't work, or if the nib is broken and not replaceable, contact us and we can help with repair or replacement.
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