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eaoke5 Author

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Pencil 2 and ipad battery

Is there a fix for the pencil draining issue yet? If I leave my pencil connected to the iPad Air and not not use the iPad, the iPad battery will drain down to 0 overnight.

iPad Air, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jan 14, 2023 8:49 AM

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Mike_P1

Community Specialist

Jan 16, 2023 1:50 PM in response to eaoke5

Howdy eaoke5,

It sounds like you are having an issue with your iPad draining battery when the Apple Pencil is connected / charging. We know how important having a working iPad and Apple Pencil is for you, and we will help get you to the right place to find a resolution.

Please update the device to the latest iPadOS version 16.2. Then test it for 72 hours to see if the issue has been resolved.

As with any update, it's always a good idea to create a backup beforehand:

• How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

How to update your iOS device:

• Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

If you need continued assistance after 72 hours, then please reach out to the Apple support team via this link: Get Support.

Take Care!

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Pencil 2 and ipad battery