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Hello, please could you tell me what pencil is compatible with the iPad mini 2?

Hello, please could you tell me what pencil is compatible with the iPad mini 2?

Posted on Dec 6, 2020 1:23 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2020 2:24 AM

For avoidance of doubt, iPad mini2 does not support 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 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.


All models of iPad can be used with a commonly available Capacitive stylus, however, these provide no more capability or utility than your fingertip.

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Dec 6, 2020 2:24 AM in response to HFurlong1

For avoidance of doubt, iPad mini2 does not support 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 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.


All models of iPad can be used with a commonly available Capacitive stylus, however, these provide no more capability or utility than your fingertip.

Dec 6, 2020 12:44 PM in response to HFurlong1

None.

That iPad Mini 2 is too old to use ANY Apple Pencil.

It is not a software issue it is a hardware issue.

Older iPads made before late 2015 are missing a necessary internal screen hardware layer that is needed for an Apple Pencil to work and function.

With the exception of the 2017, 9.7 inch screen 5th gen iPad, all other iPad models made in late 2015 and later years support either the 1st or 2nd gen Apple Pencils.



Sorry.

Hello, please could you tell me what pencil is compatible with the iPad mini 2?

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