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Can I use the Apple Pencil (2 nd) on my iPad Air 2

Can I use the Apple pencil (second generation) with my Apple iPad Air 2 ??

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 13

Posted on Aug 23, 2020 7:00 PM

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Posted on Aug 24, 2020 3:42 AM

Sorry, no, the iPad Air2 is not compatible with Apple Pencil.


Here is the full compatibility list:


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)


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


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Aug 24, 2020 3:42 AM in response to irishshermanmahar

Sorry, no, the iPad Air2 is not compatible with Apple Pencil.


Here is the full compatibility list:


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)


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


Can I use the Apple Pencil (2 nd) on my iPad Air 2

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