IPad 10th Gen Not Pairing with Apple Pencil 1st Gen

Okay...  It worked!

Try this: ( It finally worked with 10th gen ipad) I craked this after 2 hours cannot believe it:-)

SOLUTION HERE:

1. Make sure the apple pencil has some charge( give it 5 minutes to charge)

2. Download lightblue app from app store.

3. Open lightblue app.

4. Search for apple pencil( should appear in the list)

5. Tap on apple pencil, then type 1234 for pairing code.( don't pair via regular bluetooth, it.won't work)

6. Finally tap pair button. Wualla it works now!!! :-))) okay, okay, just keep breathing:-)))

Please notice!!!!!

On each pencil charge, or turning off the ipad, the pairing will be lost!!!

Solution for REPARING AGAIN:

1. OPEN regular BLUETOOTH setting.

2.  Locate apple pencil, and Tap on (I) sign to open dialog window.

3. Choose forget this device.

4. Open lightblue app again, and search for apple pencil again.

5. Enter 1234 for pairing again.

6. Bingo, it will pair your pencil again!

Reminder:

Everytime you have a connectivity issues,

Do the following:

1. Forget device from regular bluetooth setting.

2. Reconnect your pencil again via light blue app. ( pairing code 1234)

Enjoy.

I've tested it 3 times it works yeeeeeeaaa baby!!!!:-)))))

15the of march 2023.

I will report to this CRITICAL BUG. To apple!

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Okay...  It worked!!!

10th generation IPAD 16.3 VER IOS

SOLUTION HERE:

1. Make sure the apple pencil has some charge. ( give it 5 minutes to charge)

1.1 disconnect the apple pencil from a cable. Because in my solution it should work as a stand alone bluetooth device. The main problem is the cable connection to ipad.

So once pencile is charged( 5-6 minutes)

Simply disconnect it from charger.

Yes, you got me right, DO NOT CONNECT pencil with that cable TO YOUR IPAD, as this is the main reason why it won't pair ( hahaha)

2. Download lightblue app from app store.

3. Open lightblue app.( make sure pencil is not connected to ipad through a cable)

4. Search for apple pencil( should appear in the list)

5. Tap on apple pencil, then type 1234 for pairing code.( don't pair via regular bluetooth, it won't work)

6. Finally tap pair button ( it should work now)

Please notice!!!!!

On each pencil charge, or turning off the ipad, the pairing will be lost!!!

Solution for REPARING AGAIN:

0.1 connect the pencil with charge cable to wake it up ( with a time a pencil will enter the Idle mode.) so by connecting the pencil TO a charger will wake it up.

1.OPEN BLUETOOTH setting.

2.  Locate apple pencil, and Tap on (I) sign to open THE dialog window.

3. Choose forget this device.

5. Open lightblue app again, and search for apple pencil again.

6. Enter 1234 for pairing again.

7. Bingo, it will pair your pencil and ipad again.

Reminder:

while pairing pencil, with ipad don't connect them with a cable!!!

Everytime you have a connectivity issues,

1. Forget device from regular bluetooth setting.

2. Reconnect your pencil again via light blue app.

3. Plug the pencil into the charger to wake it up.

Enjoy.

Ive tested it 3 times it works yeeeeeeaaa baby!!!!:-)))))

I am still facing this issue, updated it to 16.4 and tried using light blue but still not working. Any other solution? I have wasted hours now trying to connect. Poor service from Appple

Same exact problem. I have done a hard reset, tried two different apple 1 pens, I bought a usb-c to lightening cord, and usb-c to lightening adapters and still no luck. I plugged rgr pen into my moms iPad that’s older and works no problem. Clearly false advertisement from Apple. What a huge problem. Not sure whether to wait for them to fix it or buy a third party pen.

i tried everything on brand new iPad 10th and brand new 1st gen pencil it didn’t work

i downloaded lightblue app it detect the pencil but doesn’t pair the pencil is working fine with my 1st gen iPad Pro I did as well forget the pencil from my older iPad

all didn’t work called the apple support the only thing that happen is waisting my time

i hope there is a fix because I really need to use it

I have spent days and hours with this issue, and with a 10th gen iPad and a first-generation pencil with no results with Apple support. I even received a return swap of the iPad with the same issue. My calls and trouble shooting started on February 7th and ended today 02/17/2024. The result: You are just going to have to wait until it's fixed with a software update and with no known date. I was also informed that Apple will not reach out to me if a solution is found, I just need to keep doing updates. Both iPads came out of the box defective. I purchased Apple extended care which they say does not cover the issue because it's a software issue on their part and not a manufacturing defect. Buyer beware.

0. Make sure. Pencil has some little charge.

0.1 disconnect a pencil from ipad(in my case it worked when the cable is unplugged) it never worked with a cable pluged in

1. OPEN BLUETOOTH setting.

2.  Locate apple pencil, and Tap on (I) sign to open THE dialog window.

3. Choose forget this device.

5. Open lightblue app again, and search for apple pencil again.

6. Enter 1234 for pairing again.

7. Bingo, it will pair your pencil and ipad again.

Reminder:

while pairing pencil, with ipad don't connect them with a cable!!!

Everytime you have a connectivity issues,

1. Forget device from regular bluetooth setting.

2. Reconnect your pencil again via light blue app.

3. Plug the pencil into the charger to wake it up.

"IPad 10th Gen Not Pairing with Apple Pencil 1st Gen: [...]I spent an hour with an Apple tech who did everything I had already done, even tried a brand new out-of-the-box Pencil 1st gen, still didn’t pair. So, I returned to the retailer where their tech admitted that there was an ongoing issue…[...]"

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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...

• Apple Pencil Compatibility - Apple Support

Verify: the compatibility of your iPad and Apple Pencil

• Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

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

• Use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in Control Centre - Apple Support

Make Sure: that Bluetooth is enabled

• Charge your Apple Pencil and Check the Battery - Apple Support

Be Certain: there is power to your Apple Pencil

• Pair and Charge Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with iPad - Apple Support

Successfully: Pair and charge your 2nd Generation Apple Pencil

The same problem! I find this https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E78rkv6kx0Q. Now working.

Please can you let me know how it worked? We have spent all day trying to pair brand new 1st gen pencil with brand new 10th gen ipad!

Same exact problem. Has any fix been discussed?