Your MagSafe Case Could Cause Issues with the S Pen on the Galaxy S24 Ultra

The new Galaxy S24 Ultra is making waves, but it seems there's a hiccup with its charging game. Unlike some recent phones embracing the latest Qi2 wireless charging standard, the S24 Ultra isn't on board with it. This becomes a snag when you try to jazz up your phone with a MagSafe-compatible case, especially if you're a fan of the S Pen.

Folks experimenting with third-party cases that have MagSafe compatibility have run into a snag – the S Pen starts acting up when you're scribbling on the screen. It's like a glitch in the matrix. While the case makers are hustling to figure out a fix, the advice on the street is to stick with first-party cases or non-MagSafe third-party cases to keep your shiny new Galaxy S24 Ultra safe until a solution pops up.

Good news for those eyeing the regular Galaxy S24 and the S24 Plus – they're cruising through without a care. Since these models don't support the S Pen, you can happily snag a MagSafe case for them without any worries. The year just kicked off with a bang, featuring tech launches left and right. CES dazzled us, and Samsung dropped its Galaxy S24 lineup at the Galaxy Unpacked event. While everyone's buzzing about the AI goodies these phones bring, the hardware side hasn't seen much change. One thing that didn't get an upgrade is the Qi standard for wireless charging. If you thought you could compensate for that with a MagSafe-compatible case for your spanking new Galaxy S24 Ultra, think again. It turns out, that move messes with your S Pen's groove. Wireless charging is supposed to make life easier, but if your phone's not playing nice with the latest Qi2 standard, a MagSafe case might be more trouble than it's worth. The latest Qi2 standard adds a magnetic feature, inspired by Apple's MagSafe, making sure your phone sits right for charging on the first try. For phones that missed the Qi2 train, you can usually add the magnetic charm with a MagSafe case. However, as the video above reveals, the Galaxy S24 Ultra isn't vibing well with this combo. Samsung claims the S24 Ultra was already in the oven when the Qi2 standard hit the streets. But users slapping on third-party cases are running into a snag with the S Pen. The case's magnets are throwing a wrench into the S Pen's smooth operation, causing it to act funky when you're jotting things down. The video shows that the case itself might not be the villain. Still, once you attach an accessory, the S Pen starts to misbehave. Sure, you can temporarily solve it by detaching the accessory, but that's not always convenient – especially if it's something like a wallet attached to your case. A Twitter user spilled the beans that case makers are on the case (no pun intended) to fix this quirk, but it might mean your case shipment gets delayed. While the solution brews, the safer bet is to opt for first-party cases or grab some of the top-notch third-party cases without MagSafe support for your Galaxy S24 Ultra. Either way, it's smart to shield your new phone from potential falls and scratches until the case wizards work their magic. Thankfully, the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus are cruising through this hiccup-free since they're not in the S Pen squad. So, if you're eyeing a MagSafe case for these models, go ahead – no dramas.

As we roll into the rest of the year, it's anyone's guess when Samsung will embrace the Qi2 standard. Maybe it'll grace the 2025 flagships or surprise us sooner with this year's Galaxy Z foldable. Until then, keep your eyes peeled for updates and guard that S Pen!