Working with a none bluetooth stylus

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Working with a none bluetooth stylus

Didn't a1674 have palm rejection ( it wasn't called that) by clicking on home button 3 time locking screen for no movement?

My apple pen never worked on for my iPad from day one (yep still in the box brand new) were I used a stylus perfectly fine. I remember double or triple clicking on home button and boom. That was back in 2016 in college. Once I graduated, I turned off my ipad and focused on my mac. Now that I'm back in school I pulled my 9.7 ipad pro still going perfectly fine and decided to invest again in a new version of the apple pen. However at the Apple store they mention a new pen wont even work with my "Ancient" Ipad. It's very frustrating (especially in the year 2023) that a simple stylus won't do justice on a device that still works perfect.

If my answer cannot be answered, any recommendation without spending more money? Thank you

iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Mar 7, 2023 8:18 PM

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Mar 8, 2023 10:13 AM in response to carlemi

Here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

iPads that support Apple Pencil will support either the first or second generation Pencil - but not both.

The first and second generation Pencil use an entirely different pairing and charging interface.

The second generation Pencil can only be used with iPad models that have the magnetic/inductive dock that is exclusively designed for the Pencil. Charging is controlled via the iPad magnetic dock.

The first generation Apple Pencil uses the physical Lightning port of the Pencil and host iPad for both pairing and charging the first generation Pencil. The first generation Pencil can also be charged using an inline charging adapter and the iPad’s Power Adapter. This pencil can only be used with compatible iPad models that have a Lightning connector; with the sole exception of the new iPad10, requiring a special adapter, iPad models that feature a USB-C port lack any means by which to pair with a first generation Pencil.

In summary, the Apple Pencil models are not interchangeable - and can only be used with the iPad that has appropriate internal hardware.

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