S Pen’s key feature is no longer working for many users, and Samsung is investigating the issue ahead of the One UI 8 Stable launch
Air Command Feature Fails After Beta 4 Update
Samsung’s One UI 8 Beta 4, released for the Galaxy S25 series, has introduced a significant issue for S25 Ultra users—Air Command, a key S Pen feature, has stopped working entirely.
- Users report that Air Command no longer launches upon S Pen ejection.
- The issue persists even after device restarts, confirming it’s not an isolated glitch.
- Samsung is actively investigating the cause, and affected users are advised to wait for a fix.
The Problem Appears to Be Linked to Good Lock
The likely root of the bug lies within Good Lock’s Pentastic module, which enables customization of the S Pen interface.
- Pentastic has recently been updated to support One UI 8, but compatibility issues may still remain.
- As Air Command is exclusive to the Ultra model, only Galaxy S25 Ultra users are affected.
- Multiple beta testers report that the Air Command UI crashes or doesn’t launch at all after the update.
Potential Impact on the Stable Release Timeline
This isn’t just a minor inconvenience—it could affect the entire rollout timeline of One UI 8’s stable version:
- The S Pen is a defining feature of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Air Command is central to its productivity value.
- A broken Air Command at launch would significantly damage the user experience and brand trust.
- If a fix is not ready in time, Samsung may delay the stable release, or push out a Beta 5 build before finalizing the update.
Other Bugs Reported in Beta 4
While the S Pen issue is the most prominent, it’s not the only problem reported with One UI 8 Beta 4:
- Users have flagged random app crashes, interface lags, and Good Lock instability across modules.
- These bugs suggest the build may need another testing round before the final version is rolled out.
What Users Can Do Right Now
If you’re experiencing the Air Command issue on your Galaxy S25 Ultra, here’s what you can try:
- Avoid uninstalling or disabling Pentastic, as it might worsen compatibility.
- Monitor the Samsung Members app for updates and bug reports.
- Wait for Beta 5 or a Good Lock module patch, which could restore functionality.
Samsung has not confirmed a revised schedule, but with user frustration mounting, expect the company to act swiftly—either with a quick patch or an interim beta update.
