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ipad 5th generation and apple pencil 1st generation

why can't i pair the apple pencil 1st generation with my ipad 5th generation

iPad, 14

Posted on Dec 20, 2020 4:14 AM

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Posted on Dec 20, 2020 4:24 AM

You are welcome.

Neither of the Apple Pencils are compatible with that iPad.

You may be able to find a compatible model from other manufacturers, but I do not use a pencil, so couldn’t make any recommendation.

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ipad 5th generation and apple pencil 1st generation

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