apple pencil not working

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apple pencil not working

Ive got an iPad pro and until nos the apple pencil was working flawlessly. Suddenly, it’s not showing being connected to iPad, tried to restart, nothing happens. Actually, it does ‘recognize’ the pencil (as at the top of picture I’m pasting here) but when I go to Bluetooth section it simply refuses to connect it. It’s being charged for hours now, so that wont solve the issue (all the advices I found online say you either ought to restart device or let it charge - but this doesn’t work as mentioned). Please help - many thanks in advance.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on Sep 14, 2021 4:32 AM

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LotusPilot

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Sep 15, 2021 2:55 AM in response to Georgije

Having forgotten the Pencil, detach it from the iPad - force restart the iPad - and then attempt to re-pair.

To force-restart the iPad - press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the top button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.

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Answer 2

Sep 14, 2021 5:15 AM in response to Georgije

This support page may be helpful with pairing and use of the Pencil with your iPad:

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

If you continue to experience difficulties, here is one of the better troubleshooting guides:

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

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Answer 3

Sep 15, 2021 2:31 AM in response to Georgije

Perhaps exploring the obvious here, but have you tried forgetting the Pencil before attempting to re-pair your Pencil with iPad?

On your iPad or iPad Pro, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
Find your Apple Pencil under My Devices and tap the blue i button.
Tap Forget This Device.

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MichelPM

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Sep 14, 2021 7:21 AM in response to Georgije

Prior to this issue, when was the last time your Pencil was charged up and used with your iPad?

Did the Pencil EVER lay around completely dormant for any extended period of time without any charging?

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Georgije Author

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Sep 15, 2021 2:10 AM in response to MichelPM

Nope. That’s what I was saying in intro, knowing that’s the most common troubleshoot suggestion. The pencil is attached to iPad all the time. Still not solved…

But thanks for trying to help, appreciated.

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