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Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen loses Bluetooth, but teardown reveals hidden coil. Bluetooth S Pen return? Clues inside.
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra launched without Bluetooth support for its iconic S Pen, and people are salty. Gone are the fan-favorite Air Actions—you know, those hand-wavey remote controls for your camera or music—that turned the stylus into more than just a fancy stick for scribbling notes. Samsung’s reasoning? “Most of you weren’t using those features anyway.” Ouch. But hold up—a recent teardown of the phone has tech sleuths buzzing. Could Samsung be planning a Bluetooth S Pen comeback? Let’s unpack this drama.
The Plot Twist: A Charging Coil Hiding in Plain Sight
YouTuber Zack Nelson (aka JerryRigEverything) cracked open the S25 Ultra for his usual durability roast, but instead, he stumbled on something weird: a charging coil inside the S Pen slot. For context, older Galaxy Ultras (like the S24) used this exact component to wirelessly recharge their Bluetooth-enabled S Pens. But here’s the kicker: the S25 Ultra’s S Pen doesn’t have Bluetooth. Or a battery. Or any reason to need charging.
So… why is the coil still there?
Cue the conspiracy theories.
Why Keep the Coil? Two Theories
The “Oops, We Forgot” Theory
Maybe Samsung’s engineers just… left it in? Like when you find a random fry at the bottom of the takeout bag. The S25 Ultra shares DNA with its predecessors, so reusing parts isn’t unheard of. But let’s be real: coils aren’t accidental confetti. They’re purpose-built.
The “Secret Backup Plan” Theory
This one’s juicier. What if Samsung kept the coil as a safety net? If users revolt over losing Bluetooth features (cough photographers who loved remote shutter control cough), Samsung could drop a new Bluetooth S Pen later—sold separately, of course. Think of it as a “soft launch” for a premium accessory. Bonus hint: the S24’s S Pen doesn’t fit the S25 Ultra, so any future stylus would need a redesign.
Samsung’s Mixed Signals
After the S25 Ultra’s debut, Samsung doubled down: “Bluetooth S Pen? Nah, y’all didn’t use it enough.” And they’re not totally wrong. Before AI tools like Sketch to Image made the S Pen feel essential, mine collected dust for months. But here’s the thing: vocal power users exist. The ones who turned their S Pen into a camera remote or presentation clicker. For them, this feels like a betrayal.
Yet that stubborn charging coil keeps hope alive. Inductive charging hardware isn’t cheap to include “just because.” It’s like finding a USB-C port on a device that only charges wirelessly—you know there’s a plan.
What’s Next? A Bluetooth Revival or a Slow Goodbye?
Samsung’s playing 4D chess here. Let’s game out the possibilities:
Scenario 1: The “Surprise Drop”
Earlier this year, Samsung announced a premium Bluetooth S Pen for the S25 Ultra. It snaps into the existing slot, juices up via that mystery coil, and restores Air Actions. Cha-ching—upsell achieved!
Scenario 2: The “Phased Exit”
Samsung quietly phased out the S Pen, starting with neutering its features. The coil? Just leftover scaffolding from older designs. RIP, stylus dreams.
Scenario 3: The “We’re Just Cheap” Theory
Redesigning the S Pen slot to remove the coil would’ve cost money. So, they didn’t.
The Bigger Picture: Who Is the S Pen For?
Samsung is at a crossroads. The S Pen used to be a Note-series flex, but with Ultras now inheriting it, the tool feels caught between productivity pros and casual doodlers. By stripping Bluetooth, Samsung’s betting on the latter crowd—those who care more about AI doodads than remote controls. But that charging coil? It’s a tiny olive branch to the power users. A silent “Maybe later.”
Bottom Line: Don’t Toss Your Hopes Yet
If you’re mourning your lost Air Actions, don’t rage-sell your S25 Ultra just yet. That coil is a plot hole in Samsung’s narrative, and plot holes usually get filled. Maybe with a $99 Bluetooth S Pen. Maybe with a software update (though hardware limits say: nah). Or maybe Samsung’s just trolling us.
Either way, the ball’s in their court. Want Bluetooth back? Start a petition. Tweet a viral rant. Or just wait—tech companies love a good “we listened!” redemption arc.
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