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Random lines during writing using Apple Pencil

I am experiencing a problem with my iPad Pro 12.9inch 2020 during writing using Apple Pencil. It draws random lines and dots and sometimes changes tools. Noteworthy to mention that the iPad is like new and there is damaged parts and not even a single scratch on screen or back. I want to know the problem and how can I fix it?! It so annoying when I am studying.

waiting for your reply, thanks.

Posted on Mar 18, 2023 6:25 AM

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Apr 20, 2023 11:55 PM in response to Dr_ECMO

Hey, this was happening to my iPad too.

I noticed it only happens when we write on the screen while the iPad is charging. I looked around online to understand why it was happening and turns out, there's something about the incoming current of electricity into the iPad's battery that's interfering with the static electricity of the pencil, and it gets all wonky.

Also, this only happens on certain apps, not all. Are you using Notability by any chance? That's what I use and it's the only app this happened on.

Random lines during writing using Apple Pencil

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