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Apple Pencil pairing (1st generation)

I am having trouble connecting my Apple Pencil to my iPad (8th generation). My iPad accepts the pencil as a device, but when I try to connect the pencil for usage in Bluetooth settings it will not connect. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

McKenna Andrews

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on May 12, 2021 3:44 PM

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Posted on May 12, 2021 4:36 PM

Make sure thr tip of the Pencil is screwed on snugly ( NOT TOO tight ! ).

Then follow the troubleshooting tips/steps in this Apple Website Webpage supoort article below.

Tap the link below.


Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support



Good Luck to You!

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Apple Pencil pairing (1st generation)

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