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The pencil won

My pencil won’t write on my iPad Pro.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on Mar 13, 2021 10:52 AM

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Posted on Mar 13, 2021 10:59 AM

Assuming that you have an Apple Pencil that is compatible with your iPad, this support page may be helpful with pairing and use of the Pencil with your iPad:

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support


If you continue to experience difficulties, here is one of the better troubleshooting guides:

https://appletoolbox.com/apple-pencil-not-working-heres-our-troubleshooting-guide/


Be aware that if your Pencil has been set-aside for an extended period, unused and uncharged, the Pencil battery may now be irretrievably damaged through deep discharge. In common with all Li-ion batteries, they must always have some level of charge.



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Mar 13, 2021 10:59 AM in response to 2716cello

Assuming that you have an Apple Pencil that is compatible with your iPad, this support page may be helpful with pairing and use of the Pencil with your iPad:

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support


If you continue to experience difficulties, here is one of the better troubleshooting guides:

https://appletoolbox.com/apple-pencil-not-working-heres-our-troubleshooting-guide/


Be aware that if your Pencil has been set-aside for an extended period, unused and uncharged, the Pencil battery may now be irretrievably damaged through deep discharge. In common with all Li-ion batteries, they must always have some level of charge.



Mar 13, 2021 11:00 AM in response to 2716cello

Hi there,

  • Is the Pencil paired with the device?
  • Does the app you're trying to use support Apple Pencil?
  • Is the Pencil charged?
  • What is the condition of the nib? (does it seem loose? Rotate it back in)


You can "Forget This Device" in Bluetooth settings and pair again, plug it to your device.

Restart your iPad.


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