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pencil compatibility on ipad pro

My first generation ipad pro having compatibly issues with original first apple pencil?/?

iPad Pro 12.9-inch Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Feb 25, 2021 3:43 AM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2021 9:25 AM

The alert that you report is typically characteristic of a faulty folio keyboard. The electrical connections that pass though the flexible fabric hinges typically fracture - this usually resulting in errors and/or the on-screen notification that you see.


If the folio keyboard is faulty, whilst the Keyboard does not use Bluetooth, it is not inconceivable that a malfunction may affect other peripheral devices. I suggest that you remove the keyboard - and retest your Pencil.


The Smart folio keyboard itself is not repairable. The only remedy is replacement of the keyboard.

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Feb 25, 2021 9:25 AM in response to napoleon1815

The alert that you report is typically characteristic of a faulty folio keyboard. The electrical connections that pass though the flexible fabric hinges typically fracture - this usually resulting in errors and/or the on-screen notification that you see.


If the folio keyboard is faulty, whilst the Keyboard does not use Bluetooth, it is not inconceivable that a malfunction may affect other peripheral devices. I suggest that you remove the keyboard - and retest your Pencil.


The Smart folio keyboard itself is not repairable. The only remedy is replacement of the keyboard.

pencil compatibility on ipad pro

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