topic Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: S-pen magnet warning in Galaxy S26

S-pen magnet warning

palekale — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:07:30 GMT

Been getting notifications from my S-Pen saying "the magnetic accessory you have may hinder s pen functionality". I haven't used the s-pen while my s26 is attached to any magnetic accessory. I guess the phone is picking up my magnetic case as a problem, might just have to turn off s-pen notifications to solve this

Re: S-pen magnet warning

patriciostarr — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:15:08 GMT

I was just about to ask if you had a magnetic case.

Re: S-pen magnet warning

Mujibar — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:48:29 GMT

I get the same notification because of my case. This was never an issue with mag cases on previous Ultra phones. They must've reconfigured something with the S26U.

Re: Re: S-pen magnet warning

Robin621k — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:51:00 GMT

They want to remind you why they didn't put magnets in the phone!
This is specifically for the those that like to go commando with their phones.

Re: Re: Re: S-pen magnet warning

Mujibar — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:56:22 GMT

Except now the case magnets do interfere with the S Pen (I've experienced it), whereas they didn't with previous devices. Hence my "reconfigured" comment.

Re: Re: Re: Re: S-pen magnet warning

Robin621k — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:57:59 GMT

Only when I have an accessory attached to the magnet!

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: S-pen magnet warning

Mujibar — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:00:41 GMT

Glad that's the case (ha!) for you. I've had interference from all my cases without an accessory.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: S-pen magnet warning

Robin621k — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:02:50 GMT

Pun intended!
😂😂😂😂

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: S-pen magnet warning

Mujibar — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:03:38 GMT

Always 😁

Re: S-pen magnet warning

Asumsang1512 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:45:23 GMT

I have a Spigen case with magnets in it and haven't encountered the issue. Might be how the case is built

Re: Re: S-pen magnet warning

Mujibar — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:37:07 GMT

Two of my cases are Spigen and both trigger the S Pen notification when it's removed from the silo.

Re: Re: Re: S-pen magnet warning

Asumsang1512 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:37:54 GMT

I have this case

Re: S-pen magnet warning

Sammix — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:10:02 GMT

I get the same message - I'm sure it's due to the magnet in my phone's case - however thus far I have not experienced any 'hinderance' with the S Pen. It may be a generic message advising you in case you actually do experience hindering.