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How to pair my Apple Pencil 2 generation with my new mini iPad.?

I just bought a new mini iPad and new Apple Pencil new version but I don’t know how to pair. Can you help?


iPad mini, iOS 9

Posted on Sep 26, 2020 10:06 AM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2020 10:12 AM

Not possible. If you have an iPad mini5, you require a first generation Apple Pencil.


The second generation Apple Pencil is only compatible with the 2018/2020 iPad Pro and the new (as yet unreleased) iPad Air4.


Here is the current 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.


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Sep 26, 2020 10:12 AM in response to trong131

Not possible. If you have an iPad mini5, you require a first generation Apple Pencil.


The second generation Apple Pencil is only compatible with the 2018/2020 iPad Pro and the new (as yet unreleased) iPad Air4.


Here is the current 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.


How to pair my Apple Pencil 2 generation with my new mini iPad.?

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