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About Apple Pencil

Is there any problem if i keep the apple pencil (2nd gen) attached with i pad everytime (so that the pencil dont run out of battery) but not use the pencil regularly? Like quick battery drainage issue , performance issue or anything?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Oct 5, 2022 11:30 AM

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Posted on Oct 5, 2022 5:32 PM

Your Pencil and iPad will suffer no ill-effects through keeping the Pencil docked with its host iPad for extended periods. It is recommended that you keep a second generation Apple Pencil docked with your iPad whenever it is not being actively used - as doing so will ensure that the Pencil battery is optimally charged - and, importantly, is protected from deep discharge.


An Pencil set-aside, unused and/or uncharged for an extended period, will deplete its battery - leading to irreversible battery damage. As Apple Pencil is sealed for life, if the battery is damaged is fails, the only remedy is replacement of the Pencil itself.


I hope this clarification helpfully answers your question.

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Oct 5, 2022 5:32 PM in response to LEGENDxR

Your Pencil and iPad will suffer no ill-effects through keeping the Pencil docked with its host iPad for extended periods. It is recommended that you keep a second generation Apple Pencil docked with your iPad whenever it is not being actively used - as doing so will ensure that the Pencil battery is optimally charged - and, importantly, is protected from deep discharge.


An Pencil set-aside, unused and/or uncharged for an extended period, will deplete its battery - leading to irreversible battery damage. As Apple Pencil is sealed for life, if the battery is damaged is fails, the only remedy is replacement of the Pencil itself.


I hope this clarification helpfully answers your question.

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