Hello, just received my iPad Pro M4 today and it’s updated to the latest version. The Apple Pencil pro works and has haptic feedback when tapping to switch from pencil to eraser in procreate, but the squeeze function is not working. I’ve tried toggling it on and off in settings, restarting iPad, closing the app and reopening it again and none are working. Any tips for me that I might have missed?
My Apple Pencil Pro had the squeeze function fully enabled when it came out of the box. It just worked...
I suggest restart your iPad Pro and if you still can't get it working after the restart you might have a defective Apple Pencil. Contact Apple Support to get further assistance with your new products.
Edit:I notice the release notes for Procreate say "Full support for the new Apple Pencil Pro is coming soon" so it is possible the squeeze action is not yet supported. I suggest also testing with one of the built-in iPad apps provided in the default Apple software, I found it works for me in the Freeform app and squeeze pops up a tool selector.
So apparently the pencil works with Freeform, thanks for suggesting it. It’s just procreate then that it doesn’t work with - I thought it would since I believed I saw a demonstration during the apple event. Thanks for your help.
Thanks for this helpful response and I’ve checked on the procreate website this morning the new functions of the pro pencil are coming soon - mine works fine on the Freeform app. So my initial grumpiness at having a non- functioning pencil has passed - cheers
I was having the same problem, in Apple Pencil settings the selections for squeeze and double tap were frozen in “off” even after I tried to select other actions. I spoke with a support rep and they had me go into Settings —> Accessibility —> Apple Pencil, and there was a toggle for double tap that was turned off. After I changed that, both squeeze and double tap started working.
I will try the recommendations. Thank you. It did work once for me when I first got it a couple days ago, then after an update it didn’t work, so my thought update or app. I will try again tomorrow before I return it. As it’s new and still needs more apps for it.
Hi ct8364 the new squeeze and barrel roll functionality has not yet been activated on Procreate their website says (today 28/05) it is coming soon.
Apple Pencil Pro Squeeze not working?
