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Hi there, can you use a apple pen, on a 5th generation iPad?

Hi there, can you use n Apple Pencil on a 5th generation iPad?

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Dec 26, 2020 3:33 AM

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Posted on Dec 26, 2020 3:37 AM

No you cannot. You can use an Apple Pencil on the 5th generation Mini but not on the iPad 5.


Apple Pencil compatibility

Find out which Apple Pencil works with which 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.

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Dec 26, 2020 3:37 AM in response to AndyCahill25

No you cannot. You can use an Apple Pencil on the 5th generation Mini but not on the iPad 5.


Apple Pencil compatibility

Find out which Apple Pencil works with which 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.

Hi there, can you use a apple pen, on a 5th generation iPad?

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