Users demand Bluetooth back in S Pen: Samsung faces a wave of outrage
By ForGeeks Samsung has decided to remove Bluetooth from the S Pen for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and while it doesn’t matter to most users, a small but dedicated group of fans have been left extremely unhappy. Now they’re demanding the feature be brought back, and have already launched a petition calling on Samsung to reconsider its decision.
Samsung’s petition is now live.
Samsung strips the S Pen of Bluetooth support – and not everyone likes it
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The S Pen stylus has long been an essential tool for Galaxy Ultra users, allowing them to not only write and draw, but also control the smartphone remotely. However, with the release of the Galaxy S25 Ultra Samsung has decided to drop Bluetooth support, which means:
- No longer can you use the S Pen as a camera remote
- Canceled Gesture Air Actions
The company explains the move simply: less than 1% of users have used the Bluetooth stylus features, which means supporting them is impractical. Including Bluetooth increases the cost of the device, and Samsung already has to balance that due to the increased price of the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip
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The company’s reasoning for the move is simple:
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From an economic standpoint, it’s a justified decision, but for the top 1% of users, it’s been a blow.
Samsung’s decision is justified.
Fans demand Bluetooth back – and are already thinking about the Galaxy S26 Ultra
Disappointed fans have already launched a petition on Change.org titled:
«Demand that Samsung Mobile bring back the Bluetooth S Pen for the Galaxy S26 Ultra! »
Users are asking the company to bring back the feature in the next generation of the flagship, reminding them that while they are a minority, they really appreciate the technology.
Of course, online petitions rarely lead to changes in technology. Companies like Samsung make decisions based on data, not online complaints. But collecting signatures is a way for users to express their opinions and perhaps draw attention to an issue.
Samsung between two fires: savings vs. user loyalty
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This situation perfectly illustrates the balance that tech companies have to strike:
On the one hand, they optimize production and remove low-use features.
On the other hand, they risk losing the loyalty of longtime fans who valued even niche features.
They’re also risking losing the loyalty of longtime fans who valued even niche features.
It remains to be seen whether Samsung will listen to user demands. But if Bluetooth stylus control was an important part of your experience with the Galaxy Ultra, it might be worth supporting the petition. Who knows – maybe the company will change its mind after all?
