The new Apple Pencil is HORRIBLE

I recently got the newest iPad (5th gen) and pencil because I was using the 2nd gen iPad for the last 5 years and needed an upgrade. The new pencil is absolutely horrible. I use my iPad primarily for art and my business has been completely stunted because the pencil simply does not function properly. It begins to draw when hovering above the screen, causing stray lines everywhere. Also it cuts out during lines and makes for really skippy and uneven line work. Ive spent weeks going over troubleshooting with Apple and searching the internet for issues and fixes, and nothing has worked. I’ve even ordered replacement tips. Nothing fixes these issues. When searching the internet it’s apparent tons of people have the same exact issues and Apple has no fix available. I never had any of these issues with the first gen pencil, it worked flawlessly. I know it’s not the procreate app because I’ve tried notepad and Adobe draw and both experience the same exact issues. The pencil draws while hovering and cuts out frequently between lines. I regret trading in my old iPad for this new one so much because I haven’t been able to complete an art project in 2 months. Apple needs to issue a fix for these issues immediately. There’s also no option for Apple Pencil when posting so I’ve put this in the iPad topic.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on Apr 28, 2021 1:53 PM

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Apr 28, 2021 3:17 PM in response to Lysslysslyssa

I strongly suggest you search online to locate and call contact your nearest, “local” Apple Store location to try/attempt to make an appointment to get your Apple Pencil replaced with another new Pencil.

Bring your iPad to test with in case there is some sort of issue with your iPad.


OR, failing that,


Contact Apple support via the contact support link located at the upper right hand corner of every Webpage of these Apple support communities.


Use the Device Performance and Connectivity support categories.


OR


by installing and using the Apple Support app found in the iOS App Store.


Tap the iOS App Store link below.


https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044



Best of Luck to You!

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