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I plug my Apple Pencil into my iPad 9th gen and it shows up in my Bluetooth. I press it but it says it’s not plugged in. I’ve tried everything: restarting my iPad, turning Bluetooth off etc. Idk what to do any suggestions?


iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Apr 16, 2022 7:39 PM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2022 8:35 PM

brinley210 Said:

"Apple Pencil: I plug my Apple Pencil into my iPad 9th gen and it shows up in my Bluetooth. I press it but it says it’s not plugged in. I’ve tried everything: restarting my iPad, turning Bluetooth off etc. Idk what to do any suggestions?"

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Perform the following...


Troubleshooting Apple Pencils:


Use these Links:

Syncing is off, or perhaps it is no longer being seen as a trusted device. So, refer to the following...


Verify the compatibility of your iPad and Apple Pencil


View: If your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad


Make Sure: that Bluetooth is enabled


Be Certain: there is power to your Apple Pencil


Successfully Pair: and charge your 2nd Generation Apple Pencil

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Apr 16, 2022 8:35 PM in response to brinley210

brinley210 Said:

"Apple Pencil: I plug my Apple Pencil into my iPad 9th gen and it shows up in my Bluetooth. I press it but it says it’s not plugged in. I’ve tried everything: restarting my iPad, turning Bluetooth off etc. Idk what to do any suggestions?"

-------


Perform the following...


Troubleshooting Apple Pencils:


Use these Links:

Syncing is off, or perhaps it is no longer being seen as a trusted device. So, refer to the following...


Verify the compatibility of your iPad and Apple Pencil


View: If your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad


Make Sure: that Bluetooth is enabled


Be Certain: there is power to your Apple Pencil


Successfully Pair: and charge your 2nd Generation Apple Pencil

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