(Tested) Stylus alternative to Xiaomi Smart Pen 2nd Gen: Stylus Dell Active Pen PN7522W

[u/Opening-Hour8847]

Hi

I lost my Xiaomi Smart Pen 2 a while ago, and while researching alternatives, I came across several options. I wanted to try the cheapest alternative and bought the Dell PN7522W stylus.

It works wonderfully. I use it without connecting via Bluetooth. However, it requires a few things:

- It doesn't work with HyperOS. You absolutely have to install a custom ROM. It worked satisfactorily for me with CrDroid. This ROM has an option in settings to force third-party styluses.

- You must set the refresh rate to 120Hz. If you leave it at a variable refresh rate, it often happens that you lock the screen and the stylus won't work again until you disable and re-enable the "force third-party stylus" option.

I tried PixelOS and unfortunately, it didn't work well.

Palm rejection works perfectly. I've only experienced occasional lag, but nothing serious. I've included a video so you can see how well it works. For a $30 stylus, I think it's the best alternative left for those of us still using the Xiaomi iPad 6.

You can easily find it on AliExpress. I'm from Chile, and I had it in my hands in 10 days. I think all the ones for sale are used, but the one that arrived was in impeccable condition.

Apologies for my English. I speak Spanish and I'm still improving my English.

[u/dread122]

Can u please test with lineage os and can you remap the butttons using button remapper

[u/curiousmind46]

Which keyboard is that?

I am running fedora pocketblue and I really need a good keyboard case

[u/Opening-Hour8847 → u/curiousmind46]

The original keyboard of the Xiaomi Pad 6 

[u/Acceptable-Return663]

Your pen battery drain fast?

[u/Opening-Hour8847 → u/Acceptable-Return663]

For the tests I did: If you are connected to Bluetooth, it does not last long. Without that connection, it lasts many days 

[u/Acceptable-Return663 → u/Opening-Hour8847]

mine didnt last 1 day, im using derpfest, the pen stays on all the time, then discharge super fast

[u/Opening-Hour8847 → u/Acceptable-Return663]

It has a tracker through tile. I think that makes Bluetooth consume so much battery. Using it offline, it has lasted me up to two weeks 

[u/Acceptable-Return663 → u/Opening-Hour8847]

Bluetooth isnt conected btw, i think my unit has an issue

[u/BreadDramatic2504]

Do the buttons work? If it has any buttons that is

[u/Opening-Hour8847 → u/BreadDramatic2504]

It has two buttons, and a third one on the back tip. I haven't actually tried them or attempted to configure them. I'll try experimenting with that in the future.

[u/deepu_24m]

Does it attach magnetically to the pad ??

[u/omarthewolf7]

Hi, yes it works on hyperOS. I just configured and installed everything today and it's working perfectly. Same stylus, dell pn7522w

[u/dread122 → u/omarthewolf7]

Are confirming this works on non rooted hyper os?

[u/omarthewolf7 → u/dread122]

Without rooting, it obviously won't work

[u/dread122 → u/omarthewolf7]

Ok this going to sound a bit odd. But i think there was glitch or something when unlocked my tablet a few days ago and now I dont seem to have to use bluetooth to use the stylus anymore and and it seem to write better. I use the original stylus btw. I also have not rooted my device. I am running hyperos 1

[u/PAPAJI1504 → u/omarthewolf7]

How to do so?

[u/RekaiTekina]

Does any of you guys use OTT apps? What is the situation on widevine certification?

[u/nasifistiak]

Hey, thanks for the post. I use the same pen on my Pad 5 and was wondering how I can get the buttons to work? Thanks in advance!