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can't get my apple pencil to pair with my iPad pro

Why doesn't my 2nd generation apple pencil pair with my 2nd generation iPad pro?

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 6

Posted on May 12, 2020 5:06 PM

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Posted on May 13, 2020 12:20 AM

Which Ipad do you have? It may be that your Pencil isnt compatible with that Ipad.


For example if you have a 12.9 2nd gen iPad Pro, you would need a 1st gen pencil.


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later


Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)



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May 13, 2020 12:20 AM in response to cecily66

Which Ipad do you have? It may be that your Pencil isnt compatible with that Ipad.


For example if you have a 12.9 2nd gen iPad Pro, you would need a 1st gen pencil.


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later


Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)



can't get my apple pencil to pair with my iPad pro

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