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Apple Pencil 1 won’t swipe up from bottom to bring up apps on iPad 9th. New pencil user. Tks

Posted on Jul 18, 2022 8:58 PM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2022 2:12 AM

Your Pencil and iPad are working as expected. The Apple Pencil does not replicate all the gestures that can be performed with a finger…


The up-swipe from the bottom edge of the screen - to reveal the Dock and/or the Task Switcher - cannot be performed with the Pencil.



The iPad User Guide is a rich source of frequently overlooked information about your iPad and iPadOS. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892


The Tips App, installed by default on all new models of iPad, provides a brief introduction to iPad. In case you missed it, here is a link to the Tips App:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tips/id1069509450


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Jul 19, 2022 2:12 AM in response to Ljh24

Your Pencil and iPad are working as expected. The Apple Pencil does not replicate all the gestures that can be performed with a finger…


The up-swipe from the bottom edge of the screen - to reveal the Dock and/or the Task Switcher - cannot be performed with the Pencil.



The iPad User Guide is a rich source of frequently overlooked information about your iPad and iPadOS. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892


The Tips App, installed by default on all new models of iPad, provides a brief introduction to iPad. In case you missed it, here is a link to the Tips App:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tips/id1069509450


Jul 18, 2022 9:16 PM in response to Ljh24

Ljh24 Said:

"Apple Pencil: Apple Pencil 1 won’t swipe up from bottom to bring up apps on iPad 9th. New pencil user. Tks"

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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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