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

Have the brand new 10th gen iPad and an Apple Pencil 1st gen, the Apple Lightning adapter that came with it and the Apple Lightning to USB-c cable… it didn’t pair. 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… I asked for a return/exchange to which they agreed but said “All I can tell you is that it’s supposed to pair according to Apple”. Well, here I am with the exchange and still no pairing. There’s clearly a problem they need to fix.

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Posted on Nov 24, 2022 6:53 PM

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Davidb2id

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Posted on Feb 17, 2023 11:37 AM

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.

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Drupomb

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Dec 19, 2022 8:21 PM in response to belkatem

Same exact problem. Has any fix been discussed?

belkatem Author

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Dec 19, 2022 9:15 PM in response to Drupomb

None that I'm aware of as of yet. I've done all the updates and the Pencil still won't pair. Really disappointed.

belkatem Author

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Dec 25, 2022 7:31 PM in response to Drupomb

See link below from plamen257 - be sure to "Forget Device" connection for any old devices before following instructions in the link.

Feb 17, 2023 8:54 PM in response to Davidb2id

Yes Davidb2id, that's what I also discovered. And it works!!

Mar 15, 2023 1:35 PM in response to belkatem

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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