topic Re: S26 ultra magnetic case issue? in Galaxy S26

S26 ultra magnetic case interferes with S Pen functionality/signal

ChrisAllen — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:13:49 GMT

Anyone else notice that a magnetic case messes with the s-pen? Writing on the calendar it has random spots that simply won't write on.

Re: S26 ultra magnetic case issue?

user165749686 — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:03:23 GMT

I seen a YouTube video that said that's why they don't do the magnet inside the phone like the fruit company. Magnets interfere with the s-pen design.

Re: Re: S26 ultra magnetic case issue?

ChrisAllen — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:04:40 GMT

I never had this issue with the previous phones though. I don't use the magentic case for anything but seems everyone you buy has em haha

Re: Re: Re: S26 ultra magnetic case issue?

user165749686 — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:06:56 GMT

I recently started using magnet technology lol, but I don't use the pen much either. Just like the option to have it, but I like the upgraded features on an Ultra phone.

Re: S26 ultra magnetic case issue?

userjuPRYXbEnp — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:11:45 GMT

Depends on the magnetic case and position and strength of the magnets. I've used a rokform case for years and s-pen usually works fine with the case if I don't use the center magnet

Re: Re: Re: Re: S26 ultra magnetic case issue?

ChrisAllen — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:13:32 GMT

I use the pen pretty often so I'll have to change the case.

Re: Re: S26 ultra magnetic case issue?

ChrisAllen — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:13:51 GMT

Yeah, ill try some of the other cases I have and see what that does.

Re: Re: Re: S26 ultra magnetic case issue?

Mujibar — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:21:40 GMT

Haven't gotten my S26U yet, but I've used plenty of magnetic cases with previous Ultra phones. Never had an issue with the S Pen. Stick to well known brands and you should be ok.

Re: Re: Re: Re: S26 ultra magnetic case issue?

ChrisAllen — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:23:09 GMT

That's what I'm gonna do. Getting ready to swap it out now with a better case

Re: S26 ultra magnetic case issue?

user7erbVNaNU0 — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:31:39 GMT

My mag safe case works fine only issues is when ib add another mag ring on back of it has some dead zones remove it it's fine. Just case alone is fine. I got tough spigen case on sale Amazon 19 bucks

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Robin621k — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:46:04 GMT

It's when you use an accessory on the case! I have to take my mag rings off when I use the pen.

Re: S26 ultra magnetic case issue?

Singhh4 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:35:27 GMT

I got the Samsung mag case and have had issues with it being spotty

Phone case

userOkOtqYFiKg — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:04:17 GMT

I purchased a Zagg Rainier Magsafe case and I noticed I'm getting a message saying magnets may interfere with your S pen signal.

Has anyone else had this happen?

Re: Phone case

Hlanderz — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:47:00 GMT

Yes. But I have no issue with it so far for a week now

Re: Phone case

CEParsons — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:04:34 GMT

Qi2 Magnetic cases are technically compatible with the S26U, they just give you that warning to make you aware that interference can potentially occur when magnetic accessories are in use because the S pen uses electromagnetic tech to function

Re: Phone case

HenryWolbeck — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:46:37 GMT

Try an otter box case

Re: S26 ultra magnetic case interferes with S Pen functionality/signal

Alienguru1 — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:41:50 GMT

I have the OtterBox Defender Pro and the case does not interfere. However, I am having calibration issue with my S Pen regardless. It is 1-1.5mm offset to the right. I've removed the case and it's still an issue.