iPad Pro thinks Apple Pencil is a pair of headphones after last security update 3 may 2023

Did the last security update 3 may 2023 and now my Apple Pencil on my iPad Pro shows as headphones top right icon and Bluetooth shows pencil only choice is “forget this device”. no screen available, showing left right battery nothing for settings for a pencil. Way to go apple.

Posted on May 5, 2023 4:25 AM

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Posted on May 5, 2023 4:30 AM

If your iPad is not behaving as expected after performing a system software update, try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.



If the problem persists, reset your iPad Network Settings:

Settings > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset Network Settings

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May 5, 2023 4:30 AM in response to 50Hertz

If your iPad is not behaving as expected after performing a system software update, try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.



If the problem persists, reset your iPad Network Settings:

Settings > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset Network Settings

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iPad Pro thinks Apple Pencil is a pair of headphones after last security update 3 may 2023

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