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Apple pen keeps turning on and off

When im drawing (in procreate) sometimes the pen wont even draw at all for 10 seconds or would on and off mid line (this only happens when im drawing straight lines and even when its connected sometimes it wont even scroll (when im using a website or something) its really annoying


ive tried

-reconnecting the pen

-Re booting the ipad

-turning off devices near me

-recharging the pen and ipad

-screwijg the nib on tightly


PLEASE HELP

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Oct 23, 2021 12:22 AM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2021 12:32 PM

Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities Jumpyjas,


We understand your input with your Apple Pencil seems to get interrupted. You've taken some great troubleshooting and isolation steps.


Have you tried using a completely different, or new tip on the Apple Pencil?


If you have a first generation pencil, you'll find a replacements in the box. You can also purchase a replacement tip through most Apple Authorized Resellers, or directly through Apple: Apple Pencil Tips - 4 pack


We also see you chose using iPadOS 14. Check at Settings > General > About to verify you're on iPadOS 14.8, which is the latest iPadOS 14 version.

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Then, verify that your apps are also up-to-date: How to manually update apps on your Apple device


We hope this helps!

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Oct 26, 2021 12:32 PM in response to Jumpyjas

Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities Jumpyjas,


We understand your input with your Apple Pencil seems to get interrupted. You've taken some great troubleshooting and isolation steps.


Have you tried using a completely different, or new tip on the Apple Pencil?


If you have a first generation pencil, you'll find a replacements in the box. You can also purchase a replacement tip through most Apple Authorized Resellers, or directly through Apple: Apple Pencil Tips - 4 pack


We also see you chose using iPadOS 14. Check at Settings > General > About to verify you're on iPadOS 14.8, which is the latest iPadOS 14 version.

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Then, verify that your apps are also up-to-date: How to manually update apps on your Apple device


We hope this helps!

Oct 30, 2021 10:00 AM in response to mikeg28806

Hey, thanks for the info ive replaced the nib. It appears ti have improved nut every once in a while it does happen (less often). Is it possible my screen protecter/glass is causing it to have some issues somehow? Honestly its fine if I take it off but just wondering if that might be one of the reasons 👀 Thanks for the help though :) Also Also xD

How long can an apple pen 1 last (like the best quality) cause ive had it for around 7 to 8 months now or does it last for 1 or 2 years?

Oct 30, 2021 12:43 PM in response to Jumpyjas

We appreciate you keeping the thread up to speed with what's going on Jumpyjas,


It's definitely good to hear you've seen some improvement with a replacement Apple Pencil Tip. It's certainly possible that a screen protector could cause interference as well. If you're able to remove the protector, and your Apple Pencil than works without issue, that would effectively isolate the screen protector as a contributing factor.


Cheers!

Apple pen keeps turning on and off

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