Apple Pencil Skipping

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Apple Pencil Skipping

Hey there!! I have seen a couple threads on this topic but nothing has helped so far so I figured I’d give this a shot!

Context: I got a new Apple Pencil a month and a half ago or so, but recently (as of the past two weeks) the pencil skips whenever I draw. It has notably been getting worse. This has happened on Procreate, Notes, and Toomboom/Astropad (the program used to draw on a computer using the iPad) but works fine on Sketchbook Pro, another drawing program.

I am using a first gen Apple Pencil and an iPad Pro, version 14.2

I had my old Apple Pencil for years and I never encountered this problem- I only had to replace it because it’s battery life got low.

Considering the pencil costs 100$ I am hesitant on replacing it when this one stopped working so suddenly.

Other things to note: I have tried tightening the tip, cleaning off my iPad, drawing while the iPad is charging and when it isn’t, restarting my iPad, reconnecting the Apple Pencil, and I have Zoom turned off

The last thing I plan on trying is replacing the tip if I can find the extra one that came with the packaging.

Thank you so much for your time!!

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 2nd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on Jan 4, 2021 8:51 AM

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MichelPM

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Jan 4, 2021 6:30 PM in response to Zolaliz

It seems as if you have exhausted every avenue.

You may need to call contact your nearest, “local” Apple Store location to make an appointment to replace that Apple Pencil.

If that Pencil is less than a year old, Apple should give you a new replacement Pencil.

I would bring your iPad Pro into the store, as well, so they can do some diagnostics on your iPad Pro, as well as be able to test that new replacement Apple Pencil with YOUR own iPad Pro right in the store with the apps that you use, to make sure everything is working as it should before you leave the store.

Best of Luck to You!

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