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Can I unpair this older Apple Pencil and pair it with the new iPad

I am going to get a new iPad soon and I have an old Apple Pencil (that on the box says compatible iPad 6th generation) - can I unpair this older pencil and pair it with the new iPad (is this pencil version compatible to the new iPad or do I need to buy a new 1st generation pencil)?


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Posted on Nov 25, 2020 5:46 AM

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Posted on Nov 25, 2020 3:29 PM

Here is the full compatibility list for Apple Pencil. You’ll see that the first generation Apple Pencil is used with iPads that use a Lightning connector. Only the 2018/2020 iPad Pro - or the newest fourth generation iPad Air use the second generation Pencil.


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Air (4th generation)
  • 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 (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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Nov 25, 2020 3:29 PM in response to Eregan82

Here is the full compatibility list for Apple Pencil. You’ll see that the first generation Apple Pencil is used with iPads that use a Lightning connector. Only the 2018/2020 iPad Pro - or the newest fourth generation iPad Air use the second generation Pencil.


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Air (4th generation)
  • 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 (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.


Can I unpair this older Apple Pencil and pair it with the new iPad

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