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Do I really need an adapter to use an iPad pencil (1st generation) for the iPad 6?

I was wondering if I can still use the iPad 6 without an adapter?is the adapter necessary or it it optional? I know you can charge the pencil via iPad but does it affect the functionality of the pencil?

iPad Pro (6th generation)

Posted on Mar 13, 2023 11:35 AM

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Posted on Mar 13, 2023 11:40 AM

No, you do not need an adapter. The adapter is required for the 10th Generation iPad only, since it does not have a Lightning port, and an adapter is required to connect the Pencil's lighting connector to the iPad's USB-C port for pairing and charging.


The 6th Generation regular iPad has a Lightning port, so no adapter is necessary.



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Mar 13, 2023 11:40 AM in response to SalValiant

No, you do not need an adapter. The adapter is required for the 10th Generation iPad only, since it does not have a Lightning port, and an adapter is required to connect the Pencil's lighting connector to the iPad's USB-C port for pairing and charging.


The 6th Generation regular iPad has a Lightning port, so no adapter is necessary.



Do I really need an adapter to use an iPad pencil (1st generation) for the iPad 6?

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