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Can you use the second generation Apple Pencil with a first generation iPad Pro


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iPad Pro, iPadOS 13

Posted on Oct 8, 2020 5:59 AM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2020 6:25 AM

No. The second generation Apple Pencil is only compatible with the 2018/2020 models of iPad Pro - and the new 2020 fourth generation iPad Air.


Here is the full compatibility list for the 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 (8th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch


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


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Oct 8, 2020 6:25 AM in response to Carter1825

No. The second generation Apple Pencil is only compatible with the 2018/2020 models of iPad Pro - and the new 2020 fourth generation iPad Air.


Here is the full compatibility list for the 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 (8th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch


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


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