I have connected it,charged it, reconnected it, reset my iPad, it will not work! I do not know what to do?!

I can't get apple pencil to work, I have charged,reset everything,re-connected, it will not work! I have done all tutorials and it's the right one! Idk how to do it pls help me!

iPad Air, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jul 31, 2023 9:18 AM

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Posted on Aug 1, 2023 8:19 AM

Hello Ineedhelp23_willapplehelp,


Depending on which model of Apple Pencil you own, follow the steps provided below:


For a 1st Generation Apple Pencil:

  1. Charge your Apple Pencil for at least 1.5 hours: Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support
  2. Connect the Apple Pencil directly to the lightning port to make sure it’s recognized. You may need leave it connected for up to 45 minutes.
  3. See if it will pair now.


For a 2nd Generation Apple Pencil:

  1. Charge the iPad to at least 80%
  2. Attach the Pencil to the side of the iPad, and leave it connected for at least 30 minutes.
  3. If the option to attach the Pencil does not appear, remove the Pencil from the side of the iPad for 10 seconds before re-attaching it. Give the Pencil 30 seconds to give the pairing option.
  4. Remove the Pencil from the iPad, and restart your iPad.
  5. See if it will pair now.


If it still won’t pair, please apply these steps:

  1. Ensure the tip of the Pencil is screwed all the way in.
  2. If the Pencil shows as paired, remove it from the iPad and unpair the Pencil from the iPad in Settings > Bluetooth.
  3. Forget all other Bluetooth accessories that are paired/connected to the iPad in Settings > Bluetooth.
  4. Place all other Bluetooth devices in Airplane mode or turn them off. The goal is to reduce wireless interference as much as possible for testing.
  5. If using the iPad with any sort of case, including a Smart Keyboard, remove it and test.
  6. If the behavior persists, attach the Pencil magnetically to the iPad, then power cycle the iPad.


If you've completed the steps above, we recommend reaching out to Apple Support for more help: Get Support


Thanks.

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Aug 1, 2023 8:19 AM in response to Ineedhelp23_willapplehelp

Hello Ineedhelp23_willapplehelp,


Depending on which model of Apple Pencil you own, follow the steps provided below:


For a 1st Generation Apple Pencil:

  1. Charge your Apple Pencil for at least 1.5 hours: Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support
  2. Connect the Apple Pencil directly to the lightning port to make sure it’s recognized. You may need leave it connected for up to 45 minutes.
  3. See if it will pair now.


For a 2nd Generation Apple Pencil:

  1. Charge the iPad to at least 80%
  2. Attach the Pencil to the side of the iPad, and leave it connected for at least 30 minutes.
  3. If the option to attach the Pencil does not appear, remove the Pencil from the side of the iPad for 10 seconds before re-attaching it. Give the Pencil 30 seconds to give the pairing option.
  4. Remove the Pencil from the iPad, and restart your iPad.
  5. See if it will pair now.


If it still won’t pair, please apply these steps:

  1. Ensure the tip of the Pencil is screwed all the way in.
  2. If the Pencil shows as paired, remove it from the iPad and unpair the Pencil from the iPad in Settings > Bluetooth.
  3. Forget all other Bluetooth accessories that are paired/connected to the iPad in Settings > Bluetooth.
  4. Place all other Bluetooth devices in Airplane mode or turn them off. The goal is to reduce wireless interference as much as possible for testing.
  5. If using the iPad with any sort of case, including a Smart Keyboard, remove it and test.
  6. If the behavior persists, attach the Pencil magnetically to the iPad, then power cycle the iPad.


If you've completed the steps above, we recommend reaching out to Apple Support for more help: Get Support


Thanks.

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