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Is my new Apple Pencil comparable with my iPad 8th generation 10.2”Can’t seem to pair it

Can’t pair my new Apple Pencil with my ipad

Posted on Mar 15, 2021 3:06 PM

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Here is the definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and 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.


If your iPad and Pencil are compatible, this support page details pairing and operation of your Pencil:

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support


Should you continue to have difficulties, this os one of the better troubleshooting guide:

https://appletoolbox.com/apple-pencil-not-working-heres-our-troubleshooting-guide/

Posted on Mar 15, 2021 3:36 PM

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Mar 15, 2021 3:36 PM in response to Sonnyaj53

Here is the definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and 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.


If your iPad and Pencil are compatible, this support page details pairing and operation of your Pencil:

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support


Should you continue to have difficulties, this os one of the better troubleshooting guide:

https://appletoolbox.com/apple-pencil-not-working-heres-our-troubleshooting-guide/

Is my new Apple Pencil comparable with my iPad 8th generation 10.2”Can’t seem to pair it

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