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cannot pair apple pencil on ipad

Cannot pair my apple pencil 2nd generation on my ipad 3rd generation


Posted on Oct 1, 2020 4:04 AM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2020 4:11 AM

Your second generation Apple Pencil is only compatible with the 2018/2020 models of iPad Pro - and the new 2020 (fourth generation) iPad Air.


The iPad3 is not compatible with either version of the Apple Pencil. A third generation iPad Air (i.e., iPad Air3) is compatible with a first generation 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
  • iPad Air (4th generation)


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.



I hope this clarification is helpful - if only in understanding the limitations of your Apple Pencil and iPad.



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Oct 1, 2020 4:11 AM in response to aiyana17

Your second generation Apple Pencil is only compatible with the 2018/2020 models of iPad Pro - and the new 2020 (fourth generation) iPad Air.


The iPad3 is not compatible with either version of the Apple Pencil. A third generation iPad Air (i.e., iPad Air3) is compatible with a first generation 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
  • iPad Air (4th generation)


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.



I hope this clarification is helpful - if only in understanding the limitations of your Apple Pencil and iPad.



cannot pair apple pencil on ipad

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