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ipad mini 1 writing limitations

Hello, I've got an old ipad mini 1 (16gb) that I want to re-purpose for note taking... are there any limitations aside from memory that I should be aware of? Will the new apple pencil work? Cheers

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Posted on Nov 10, 2019 3:06 PM

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Nov 10, 2019 6:39 PM in response to petr296

Older versions of apps may still exist in the iOS App Store, despite the fact the apps may have moved on to an higher

minimum iOS version, now.


If you need older versions of apps that have moved on to iOS 10 and later, tap on my link below and choose the method that best works with your current situation.

CAREFULLY read and follow ALL directions. Especially so for my computer/older iTunes procedures.

Any of my procedures/solutions work!


Downloading Older iOS 9.3.5 Versions of A… - Apple Community


A Disclaimer.


Apps may or may not have older iOS 9.3.5 versions still available from within the iOS App Store.


The availability of older apps for older iOS devices and versions is SOLELY up to the decision/discretion of the app developer and NOT by Apple!


There are a couple of ways to try/attempt to get an older version of an app. Pick the method that works best for your

situation/circumstances.


There is no way to really know if older third party app versions still exist for any app, free or paid.

Also, I would STOP using that nearly 3-year old Safari web browser, as it is, probably, not safe and secure to use any longer, and seek out a third party web browser that is STILL currently being updated and STILL being supported on iOS 9.3.5.


Heed my advice on this issue in my above link.


Nov 10, 2019 6:55 PM in response to petr296

Also, for a third party compatible, smart Bluetooth stylus for your 1st gen iPad Mini, look at the Adonit Pixel.

It’s the ONLY third party, smart Bluetooth stylus that I can, honestly, recommend that actually works well with any iPad


http://www.adonit.net/jot/pixel/


This smart, Bluetooth stylus works across a wide range of iDevices.


The Bluetooth connection is stable and its Bluetooth pressure sensing technology is very smooth, natural feeling and has consistent line drawing ability.


Plus it's a quality made, aluminum stylus with two programmable buttons.


I have been using this stylus for well over two years now and it is really good on my iPad Pro.


This stylus works wonderfully for me.

The Adonit Pixel works with iPads all the way back to the 2012, 1st gen iPad Mini and iPad 4th generation!


Has ON/OFF/app shortcut buttons.


Has a nice fine, textured pen tip AND a nice rubber grip.

Magnetically charges, has an auto 15 minute shutdown feature ( to preserve battery life ), charges in a hour, or so.

Has both a small USB charger that that plugs into any USB charging block OR you can purchase an optional charging dock.


I find it only lasts for anywhere between 9-12 hours, but Adonit claims up to 16 hours of continuous use on a single charge cycle.


Made of very high quality aluminum materials.


The Adonit Pixel ONLY works with over a dozen of the major/popular drawing/sketching/painting apps (the Pixel works with, but currently no longer “officially” supported with Procreate, but it still works and works pretty well in Procreate ), and over a half dozen of the popular note taking apps, a half dozen writing apps and about a half dozen PDF style/compatible apps.

You WILL have to perform some pairing and setup parameters in each of the Adonit Pixel compatible apps.

You just DO NOT simply turn on Bluetooth on an iDevice and turn on the Adonit stylus and start writing.

The Adonit Pixel stylus is NOT an Apple Pencil in this regard/respect.


You have to initially Bluetooth pair the Adonit Pixel, setup the hand/palm position and in many apps, set up the stylus screen pressure sensitivity for each and every compatible app!

Once you have, initially, done all of this, all Adonit Pixel compatible apps will remember these settings for future use!


Some Adonit Pixel users claimed their stylus doesn’t work, but it does work well IF you properly know how to set up the Adonit Pixel!


If interested, to make sure you get the latest installed stylus firmware, you must order the Adonit Pixel stylus directly from the Adonit website.


Nov 10, 2019 7:00 PM in response to petr296

Compatible Adonit Pixel apps for Notes and Notes with drawing types of apps.

GoodNotes 4 or 5


Notability ( palm rejection noticeably improved using special, non-body electrical conducting, lycra-based materialdrawing glove )


Note Shelf 2


Notes Plus ( the current version has, temporarily, removed support for all third party, smart Bluetooth stylii ).


Notes Writer ( palm rejection improved using special, non- body electrical conducting, lycra-based material drawing glove )


QuickNotes X Pro ( palm rejection ONLY. No pressure sensing for light/dark or thin/thick lines )


uPad


Zoom Notes


PDF Pen


There is no way to know if there are older versions of these Pixel stylus compatible apps that are still available from the Apple IOS App Store at this late date.


This stylus works with other non-compatible apps, too, but without any palm rejection and/or pressure features.

You can use this stylus with other apps but will not be able to lay your palm on the screen, unless you use special

non-body electrical conducting, lycra-based material drawing glove that works by isolating your hand/palm and allow you to lay your hand/palm on the screen as you draw in these non-compatible Adonit stylus apps.


Something like this found on Amazon.


https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Anti-fouling- Drawing-Tablet-Graphic-Right-Ha nd-Left- Hand/dp/B017R8M2JY/ref=sr_1_1_sspa? ie=UTF8&qid=1543548123&sr=8-1-spons&k eywords=lycra+drawing+gloves&psc=1


Many more makers of these types of gloves on Amazon.



Good Luck to You!


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