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I can’t get my pencil to work every time I try. Do they loose battery life just sitting? I then pair it with each use.
iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 11
The Pencil battery can be weak and can fail, yes.
And yes, a Pencil that is stored uncharged can cause a battery to fail.
Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support
If the Pencil still loses its settings after charging for 12 hours or so, it’s likely failed.
Pencil and IPad
