Convert Apple Pencil gen 1 to use with gen 2 ipad

Any tell me how to use my first gen pencil with my 2nd gen iPad please

Posted on Jul 23, 2023 5:36 AM

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Posted on Jul 23, 2023 7:50 AM

The problem is not pairing and charging the Pencil. The fundamental issue is that an iPad2 lacks the specific screen hardware with which the Pencil interacts with the iPad - and is therefore incompatible.


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

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

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Jul 23, 2023 7:50 AM in response to Royston2948

The problem is not pairing and charging the Pencil. The fundamental issue is that an iPad2 lacks the specific screen hardware with which the Pencil interacts with the iPad - and is therefore incompatible.


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

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

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