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Can I pair an iPad Pro version 4 with a first generation pencil?

Can I pair and use a first generation Apple Pencil with an iPad Pro 4th generation?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on Apr 10, 2021 1:50 PM

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Posted on Apr 10, 2021 2:22 PM

The 4th generation iPad Pro only works the the Apple Pencil 2nd generation.

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


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


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Apr 10, 2021 2:22 PM in response to Lyssa

The 4th generation iPad Pro only works the the Apple Pencil 2nd generation.

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


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


Can I pair an iPad Pro version 4 with a first generation pencil?

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