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Do I. Need an app for a pencil?

I’m considering a Apple Pencil 1st gen and would like to know if I need a app to activate the pencil?

I was gifted this I pad, it a 32gb unit and is probably 3 years old.

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jan 5, 2022 9:46 PM

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Posted on Jan 5, 2022 9:55 PM

Hi 26bob, there is no specific app for the Apple Pencil and it will take you through the setup steps once you connect it to your iPad. This link will help once you get it:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT205236


This link will confirm that your iPad is compatible with the Apple Pencil 1st Gen should you need it.

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT211029

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Jan 5, 2022 9:55 PM in response to 26bob

Hi 26bob, there is no specific app for the Apple Pencil and it will take you through the setup steps once you connect it to your iPad. This link will help once you get it:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT205236


This link will confirm that your iPad is compatible with the Apple Pencil 1st Gen should you need it.

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT211029

Do I. Need an app for a pencil?

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