9th gen iPad (no lightning port) incompatible with ALL Apple Pencils?

iPad (9th generation) has a lightning port. Source: I’m using one right now to write this message. It is definitely compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation). Source: My friend says that’s what his mother does. You just need to remove the cap off the Apple Pencil, and a lightning port is there for pairing and charging. I’m not sure how you would have managed to get an iPad 9th generation prototype that has no flat edges but USB-C. I think Apple will redesign the base iPad before adding USB-C. Take it to an Apple Store if you are unsure.

The device would have surely come with a usb-c to lightning cable for charging, usb-c goes into the included 20w power brick, and the lightning end goes into your iPad.

I suggest that you go to Settings>General>About>Model Name and report that information here so someone can help. This will verify what iPad you have, since the iPad 9th Gen does have a lightning port and you are saying it has a USB-C port.

Don't worry, you are not an idiot, and it wasn't a waste of time. You are now positive of what device you have, hopefully you were able to return the incorrect 2nd gen Pencil, and you are now able to charge and pair your Pencil to your iPad and enjoy your devices. Take care.

The 9th generation iPad does have a Lightning connection for charging and data transfer.

Sorry, but Apple’s description and specifications disagree with that assessment. The iPad Pro and the iPad Air 4 have a USB-C port, the 9th generation iPad has a Lightning port.

Thank you. Can you provide a photo of the port on your iPad? You can upload that using the image icon at the bottom of the text box here on ASC.