Rubber tip on pen not working

[mtnsteve]

I love my Nexus 7 (2013) and have zero problems with it, till today.

I went to use the pen (rubber tip) that came with it because my hands were kinda dirty and it doesn't seem to work, at least very well. Tapping brings no response unless I really HIT it and swiping does nothing. If I use my finger everything works great.

I washed the tip and even tried roughing it up with an emery board but nothing helps. It worked perfectly when I first got it and it's only now that I noticed the issue. There are times when I would prefer to use the pen, especially for delicate work and for the life of me I can't figure why it's not working.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[patruns]

went to use the pen (rubber tip) that came with it

What pen with rubber tip?

"What's in the box
Nexus 7 tablet
USB sync/charge cable
Dual-voltage USB wall charger
Quick start guide
Warranty/Safety Card"

 

[mtnsteve]

Good point, LOL.

I bought a cover that came with the pen in question. I have been using it since I got the tablet and forgot.
I'll check with the manufacturer but it still begs the question why it won't work now. Is anyone else using a "pen" for their Nexus?

Thanks for the reply, I'll let you know what I find out.

 

[Lightninrod]

The stylus/pen that came with my KAYSCASE works fine on my 2nd Gen 7.

 

[tutor]

Actually I hate the rubber tip stylus that have to be used, it's like writing with an eraser taped to a crayon. I wish the pen that my wacom tablet worked.

 

[Jennifer Stough]

Actually I hate the rubber tip stylus that have to be used, it's like writing with an eraser taped to a crayon. I wish the pen that my wacom tablet worked.

You should look up the adonit jot pro. It's pretty bomb for a capacitive stylus, if you're serious about using a pen with a tablet.

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[The Me]

You need a stylus made for touchscreens...

 

[bodum02]

This is the new style Wacom Bamboo solo stylus, sometimes you can get it on amazon for $10.99 and free shipping with Prime account. I have two (one for back up in case of loss - I did lose one while trimming the roses, but happily it was found! ) and I've ordered more for family. They also sell replacement nibs (the rubber tip). I bought my first one at Best Buy for $29.99 and even at that price with EVERY penny! They even come with lifetime warranty, but NOT for the nib part.
http://www.wacom.com/us/en/everyday/bamboo-stylus-solo

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[tutor]

I had seen the wacom solo stylus on their web site but was thinking that it was "just another" soft rubber eraser type tip. I currently have two stylus pens, both just don't have a good feel to them, I may go on and get the wacom one and hope for the best.

 

[bodum02]

Good choice and I bet you never leave home without it!

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[patruns]

You should look up the adonit jot pro. It's pretty bomb for a capacitive stylus, if you're serious about using a pen with a tablet.

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Very nice! Too bad they aim it exclusively for the iPad and all the mentioned apps are for the iPad.

 

[Jennifer Stough]

Very nice! Too bad they aim it exclusively for the iPad and all the mentioned apps are for the iPad.

I didn't realize. I'm currently using it on my nexus 7 and droid DNA with sketchbookX pro and it works like a charm

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[hoosiermama2799]

Good point, LOL.

I bought a cover that came with the pen in question. I have been using it since I got the tablet and forgot.
I'll check with the manufacturer but it still begs the question why it won't work now. Is anyone else using a "pen" for their Nexus?

Thanks for the reply, I'll let you know what I find out.

I had both the I-Blason and the Moko covers. Both came with a stylus, and both styluses were awful. My N7 works fine with others, though. I ordered some slim ones from Amazon that fit in the holder nicely.

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[valmorel]

I have the exact same issues. Sad thing is, the 2012 N7 is just fine. Rarely use my 2013 now because of this . . .

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[tutor]

I went and purchased the Jot Pro (fine point/dampining tip) from Amazon... while the cap seems a bit on the cheap side, the pen/stylus itself seem to work really nice. I'm currently playing with Handrite, Anti-paper and Papyrus writing apps, anyone that has used these and have preferences for one over the other? Or prefer a different app for note taking? I like widgets so I can view the note without having to go full screen just for the current note I write. I wish there was a app/widget that would ypu to write to the widget.

 

[Diknak]

You should look up the adonit jot pro. It's pretty bomb for a capacitive stylus, if you're serious about using a pen with a tablet.

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I was thinking about getting that one, but I saw some awful reviews about it scratching screens. There are some pretty scary reviews on Amazon.

 

[Jennifer Stough]

I was thinking about getting that one, but I saw some awful reviews about it scratching screens. There are some pretty scary reviews on Amazon.

I've been using it for a month or more and no scratches. I would assume it could potentially leave a mark on a Zagg or some other screen protector, but it has not left a mark on my GG2 screen.

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[HalizDad]

The covers for both my HTC One and N7 came with some cadmium-laced (I'm guessing) soft touch pen thingie from China (No, the case is only coated with lead dust)...Both soft-touch pens went directly into the trash.

 

[Kawaii Cat]

What I do is like the rubber end and it works.its annoying but it works...

 

[Alyssa Mincey]

I love my Nexus 7 (2013) and have zero problems with it, till today.

I went to use the pen (rubber tip) that came with it because my hands were kinda dirty and it doesn't seem to work, at least very well. Tapping brings no response unless I really HIT it and swiping does nothing. If I use my finger everything works great.

I washed the tip and even tried roughing it up with an emery board but nothing helps. It worked perfectly when I first got it and it's only now that I noticed the issue. There are times when I would prefer to use the pen, especially for delicate work and for the life of me I can't figure why it's not working.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

I put it up agimst a part of my body it kinda works try it