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My 1st generation Apple Pencil is paired to my iPad and it says it is connected to my Bluetooth, however my pencil still is not working

My 1st generation Apple Pencil is paired to my iPad and connected to the Bluetooth but it still wont work what do I need to do?


iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on Oct 16, 2020 8:55 AM

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Posted on Oct 16, 2020 9:51 AM

unpair the pencil

then restart your iPad


make sure pencil is charged


Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad

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My 1st generation Apple Pencil is paired to my iPad and it says it is connected to my Bluetooth, however my pencil still is not working

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