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How to turn off the Apple Pencil?

How to turn off my Apple Pencil first generation

iPad, iOS 13

Posted on Jan 3, 2020 8:52 AM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Jan 3, 2020 10:33 AM

The Apple Pencil does not a have a physical off switch - so we need persuade the pencil to automatically enter its “soft off” (shipping) state. Follow this process:

Fully charge the pencil - and verify that the charge level is 100%.
Disconnect the Pencil from the charging source (be that the iPad of the external charger via the adapter).
Unpair the Pencil from the iPad (Settings > Bluetooth > Apple Pencil - touch the “i” icon, then select Forget This Device.
Set the Pencil aside - and do not disturb or move it for several hours; if the internal accelerometer detects movement, it will inhibit the switch-off process.

About once a month, to protect the internal battery of the pencil from deep discharge, recharge and repeat the “soft off” process.

I hope you find this helpful.

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