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I have an iPad Air model A1474 which is late year 2014-2014. I also have a first generation Apple Pencil, is there any way to be able to use the pencil with this older iPad

I have an iPad model A1474 which is late year 2013-2014, I also have a first generation Apple Pencil. Is there any way to be able to use this pencil with this iPad?

Posted on Mar 18, 2021 7:42 PM

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Posted on Mar 19, 2021 10:10 AM

No. The iPad Air1 does not support Apple Pencil. The Pencil interacts with specific screen hardware that is not present in early models of iPad.


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.

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Mar 19, 2021 10:10 AM in response to suesulli1

No. The iPad Air1 does not support Apple Pencil. The Pencil interacts with specific screen hardware that is not present in early models of iPad.


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.

I have an iPad Air model A1474 which is late year 2014-2014. I also have a first generation Apple Pencil, is there any way to be able to use the pencil with this older iPad

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