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My IPad shows that my Apple Pencil is connected but it won’t write or work.

My IPad shows that my Apple Pencil is connected but it won’t write or work. What do I do to get it to work?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on May 4, 2021 11:45 AM

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Starting with one of the most common issues, ensure that the replaceable Pencil tip is firmly screwed onto the tip of the Pencil. If even slightly loosened, Pencil input may not be recognised by the iPad.


If the problem is unchanged, here is one of the better troubleshooting guides for the Apple Pencil - that may be helpful in working through common issues.

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

Posted on May 4, 2021 4:24 PM

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May 4, 2021 4:24 PM in response to katelynn156

Starting with one of the most common issues, ensure that the replaceable Pencil tip is firmly screwed onto the tip of the Pencil. If even slightly loosened, Pencil input may not be recognised by the iPad.


If the problem is unchanged, here is one of the better troubleshooting guides for the Apple Pencil - that may be helpful in working through common issues.

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

My IPad shows that my Apple Pencil is connected but it won’t write or work.

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