Can i upgrade my Apple Pencil?
I have a new iPad Air 4th gen, but an older Apple Pencil 1st gen. Is there a way to purchase an adaptor rather than purchasing a new pencil?
iPad Air 2, iOS 12
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The first and second generation Pencil use an entirely different pairing and charging interface. The second generation Pencil can only be used with iPad models that have the magnetic/inductive dock that is exclusively designed for the Pencil. A software update cannot add electronic hardware that the iPad does not possess.
The first generation Apple Pencil, compatible with your old iPad, uses the physical Lightning port for both pairing and charging the first generation Pencil. This pencil can only be used with compatible iPad models that have a Lightning connector.
In summary, the Apple Pencil models are not interchangeable - and can only be used with the iPad that has appropriate internal hardware.
Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support
Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
