Samsung Really Did It — Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen Lacks Bluetooth

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We heard numerous rumors and now that the day is finally here, we come bearing bad news. Samsung removed Bluetooth capability from the beloved S Pen on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The company cited the fact that most users don’t use Air Actions or other Bluetooth features as the primary reason for the removal. Still, it doesn’t make much sense as no other technical reason was given. The removal of Bluetooth from the S Pen does make the Galaxy S25 Ultra slightly lighter, but that seems like a poor reason to remove a feature many enthusiasts love.

With the removal of the S-Pen, you will lose the following key features available on the Galaxy S24 Ultra:

• The new Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen can no longer be used to perform Air Actions. This was a feature that allowed you to use the S Pen like a magic wand.
• The S Pen’s remote shutter functionality no longer works with the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera app.

Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen Bluetooth Removal – Is It a Big Deal?

Admittedly, I never used the Air Action features on a daily basis. It was a cool demo to show friends that use an iPhone, but it isn’t a total dealbreaker for me. On the other hand, the remote shutter functionality is feature that I use at least 3 times a week on my S24 Ultra. The ability to take a group photo or video remotely is awesome when hanging out with friends and family. Anecdotally, I’ve noticed most Galaxy fans are more upset about the removal of this feature than anything else.

Of course, you can still use your S Pen for classic stylus functionality, including taking notes, Drawing Assist with Galaxy AI, and more. Indeed, the S Pen is still a differentiating factor for the Ultra lineup and makes it standout in a sea of similar flagships.

If you’re on the fence about ordering a Galaxy S25 Ultra, the the removal of Bluetooth may not be appealing, but we can sweeten the pot by offering our free mystery box with valid pre-order. If you head over to our verification page you can check out the deal and place your order!

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Jeff Springer

Jeff Springer is the Founder and Managing Editor at SammyGuru. Pursuing his passion for mobile tech, he started covering Samsung and Android on his Youtube channel in 2014 and continues to post daily Samsung tutorial videos. As a past staff writer at XDA Developers and Android Police, Jeff has a wealth of experience managing written content as well. In 2023, Jeff started SammyGuru to offer a different type of Samsung news site. He firmly believes that providing great value to readers is the core mission of our coverage. Jeff lives in Phoenix, AZ with his wife and two kids. In his small amount of free time, he collects fountain pens, stationery, and Pokémon cards.

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