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pencils for ipad mini 4

Are there any Apple pencil products that function for the iPad mini 4? The only products I can find are hard-tipped pens similar to a ball point pen which don't feel comfortable for the drawing purposes I'd like to use the device for.

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Posted on Sep 7, 2020 4:04 PM

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Posted on Sep 8, 2020 4:27 AM

iPad mini4 is not compatible with Apple Pencil - as it lacks the required screen hardware that is needed to interact with an Apple Pencil.


Here is the full compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:


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.



Whilst your iPad mini4 is not compatible with Apple Pencil, you may be able to use a third-party Bluetooth Stylus - such as the Adonit Pixel. You need to be aware, however, that these devices do not replicate system-wide support for iOS/iPadOS, but instead require explicit App support.


I hope the information and clarification is helpful to you.


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Sep 8, 2020 4:27 AM in response to magaidh

iPad mini4 is not compatible with Apple Pencil - as it lacks the required screen hardware that is needed to interact with an Apple Pencil.


Here is the full compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:


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.



Whilst your iPad mini4 is not compatible with Apple Pencil, you may be able to use a third-party Bluetooth Stylus - such as the Adonit Pixel. You need to be aware, however, that these devices do not replicate system-wide support for iOS/iPadOS, but instead require explicit App support.


I hope the information and clarification is helpful to you.


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