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How to use, manage, and fix issues of the S Pen’s Air command
Samsung‘s Air Command is the heart and soul of the S Pen – it’s what makes it so easy and fun. This menu and its Floating icon let you access your S Pen features quickly, and you can add or remove shortcuts from the Air command to make it more convenient for you.
Air command gives you access to signature S Pen features. You can access the Air command anytime you are using your phone by simply taking out the S Pen.
Alternatively, the Air command can be activated by simply hovering the S Pen over the screen and then clicking the S Pen button.
Once opened, you’ll see a menu that features several options, including Smart select, Screen write, and Samsung Notes. You can also create a Live Message, sending your friends and family a drawing that comes to life before their eyes. Or, if you’re reading something in a different language, it’s simple to select text using the S Pen and have it translated with the Translate feature.
Similarly, there are several possible reasons why the Air Command shortcut menu may not display. It can be the result of a physical issue, like damage to your S Pen, or an issue with your phone’s software.
You can reboot the phone, perform a software update, or boot in safe mode to solve the problem. Here are a few things you can do to determine that the problem has been solved.
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Understand how to use and manage the Air command menu on your Galaxy Note
If you’re surfing through any website on your phone and see something you want to buy, don’t wait. You can take up a screenshot quick with Smart select on your S Pen.
It’s just one of the features you can use with the Air command on the Galaxy Note series. You can also edit and adjust what apps or features show in the Air command menu for faster access.
Air command features
Draw a heart around that cute picture or translate a foreign language, just two cool things you can do with Air command.
To see all of the Air command’s features, hover the S Pen over the screen, and tap the floating Air command icon.
You can access the following features in the Air command menu:
- Create note: Open Samsung Notes to jot down a quick note with the S Pen.
- Smart select: Allows you to collect content quickly. You can also make your own GIFs from content on the screen.
- Screen write: Write and draw on the current screen.
- Live message: Draw your own emojis, make animated GIFs, or write handwritten messages on photos. Live message allows you to express your feelings and send them to people you care about.
- Translate: Hover the S Pen over a word to translate it.
- Note: Currencies and units in a sentence can be converted in accordance with the system language that you’re currently using.
- Bixby Vision: Identify landmarks, translate foreign languages, and shop for products online. The option will vary depending on the image.
- PENUP: Let your creativity run wild. Draw, color, and much more.
- Setting icon: Change the Air command settings.
- Add shortcuts: Add shortcuts for your frequently used apps to the Air command panel.
Add or remove app shortcuts
You love the default Air command shortcuts, but there are other apps you’re always using as well. Add all your favorite apps to Air command shortcuts for quick and easy access.
- Open the Air command menu using your S Pen.
- Scroll to the bottom of the Air command features.
- Then tap Add shortcuts.
- Select the app you would like to add to your Air command menu.
Note: The number of apps you can add to the Air Command menu may vary by device.
Turn the Air command icon on or off
Maybe you keep accidentally touching the Air command icon by mistake. No worries, you can make it disappear if you prefer.
- With the Air command open, tap Settings, and scroll to the Air command section.
- Then tap the switch next to the Show floating icon.
If you need to access the Air command features, just take the S Pen out of your phone. The Air command menu will automatically open.
Air Command is not working on Samsung Galaxy Note phone or tablet
Fix 1
Check for S Pen Damage
- If the button on the S Pen is pushed below the surface, then the S Pen is damaged and must be replaced.
- If there is no physical damage, proceed to the next step.
Issues with Air Command on Samsung Notebook
If you are having issues using or launching Air Command on your Samsung Notebook, it most likely means your PC is missing a program required to run it. It’s also possible that there is a program installed that is preventing Samsung’s software service from running.
Install the Air Command app.
- Open the Microsoft Store on your PC, and then search for Air Command. Click Get to install it.
Install Pen Service & Driver.
- After you’ve installed Air Command, click the Start menu on the taskbar.
- Then find and open Samsung Update.
- Click the Samsung Apps in the left menu, and then find and click Pen Service & Driver. Click Download.
Uninstall any programs that interfere with Samsung’s software service.
- If Air Command still isn’t working, uninstall any programs that may be interfering. For example, Go clean and Classic Shell are programs that force Samsung’s software service to stop running.
One UI 6.1.1 introduced several new features and enhancements, one of which is the Motion Clipper feature of Editor. This feature lets you enhance your photos and create unique GIFs and stickers. This tool is perfect and useful for those who want to add a bit of fun and creativity to their photos and share them.
Motion Clipper is a minor yet powerful feature of One UI 6.1.1 that allows you to turn a part of your Motion Photos into animated GIFs or motion stickers. Users can easily use this feature when they have a motion photo in the Gallery app.
You have to open the motion photo in the Gallery app and long-press on a person or object you want to select. By doing so, you create a GIF or sticker from it. You can now use these custom GIFs and stickers on messenger apps or social media platforms that support Sticker Center.
Image Credit: Samsung
Currently, Motion Clipper is available on select Samsung models including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6. Additionally, several other flagships will get this feature with next major update.
These Galaxy devices will soon get the Motion Clipper feature of One UI 6.1.1.
Galaxy Z series
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
One UI 6.1.1 will bring Sketch to Image feature to older Samsung devices
On July 10, Samsung launched the smallest and most compact product within the Galaxy lineup, the Galaxy Ring. It offers several innovative health management functions along with an exciting way to control your phone using simple gestures. You can easily activate gesture features on your Galaxy Ring.
Samsung Galaxy Ring’s gesture feature lets you turn on an alarm or take a photo or video while the camera app is running by double-clicking your finger and thumb while wearing the ring.
How to activate gestures on Galaxy Ring :
To use the Galaxy Ring’s gesture controls, follow these steps:
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app on the smartphone connected to the Galaxy Ring.
- Navigate to the “Gestures” section within the Galaxy Ring’ Settings.
- Choose which functions you want to control with gestures. Options include dismissing an alarm or taking a photo or video.
After you have chosen your desired functions, you can start using them by performing a simple gesture. To dismiss an alarm or capture a photo or video, double-tap with your finger and thumb while wearing the Galaxy Ring. This gesture will start the selected function without needing to touch your phone.
If you have a Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Z Flip 6 model, you can start using these features. This feature will be extended to other Galaxy devices through future software updates.
Galaxy Ring
Samsung Galaxy Ring features a sleek design with dimensions of 7.0 mm x 2.6 mm, 24-hour-a-day health monitoring, long-lasting battery from 18mAh (Size 5) to 23.5mAh (Size 13), Galaxy AI features, and more.
Moreover, the Galaxy Ring provides comprehensive health insights and analysis via the Samsung Health app without any additional fees. It gives detailed metrics on sleep patterns, including movement, sleep latency, heart rate, and breathing rate during sleep. It also introduces Energy score and Wellness tips for daily health insights.
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Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 with One UI 6.1.1 software, introducing an impressive feature called Portrait Studio. This feature uses generative AI to transform normal photos into artistic portraits with just a few taps.
Portrait Studio of One UI 6.1.1 is accessible through Gallery and Contacts apps. It offers four different styles of portraits- Comic, 3D Character, Watercolor, and Sketch. Whether you prefer a comic-inspired look or a watercolor effect, there’s a style for every taste.
The process of using the Portrait Studio is very simple. First, select a portrait photo from your gallery, pick the desired style, and let the AI work its magic. Even if there are multiple people in the photo, you can select which individual you want the portrait created for.
The AI processing takes around 15 seconds to generate the portrait, and if you’re not completely satisfied with the result, you can easily create another version with the ‘Create Again’ button. Final Portraits can be saved through the photo editor or you can set directly it as a profile image for contacts.
The quality of the generated portrait improves with higher-resolution photos where the subject is visible and facing forward. Also, all portraits created using Portrait Studio contain a watermark in the bottom left corner to indicate their AI generation.
The good news is that Samsung plans to expand the availability of Portrait Studio beyond the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. Users of Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, Galaxy Tab S8, and Galaxy Tab S9 devices will soon also enjoy this amazing feature.
As the rollout progresses, more Samsung users can enjoy the amazing styles of AI-enhanced portraits on their smartphones. Stay tuned for more information.
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