Apple pencil is not working
I can't pair my apple pencil 2nd gen with my iPad pro 11 4th gen. It stopped working suddenly and can't even see apple pencil as a Bluetooth device to pair now. How can I fix that?
iPad Pro, iPadOS 16
I can't pair my apple pencil 2nd gen with my iPad pro 11 4th gen. It stopped working suddenly and can't even see apple pencil as a Bluetooth device to pair now. How can I fix that?
iPad Pro, iPadOS 16
These support pages may be helpful with pairing and use of the Pencil with your iPad:
Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support
Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support
If you continue to experience difficulties, here is one of the better troubleshooting guides:
https://appletoolbox.com/apple-pencil-not-working-heres-our-troubleshooting-guide/
Be aware that if your Pencil has been set-aside for an extended period, unused and uncharged, the Pencil battery may have been damaged through deep discharge. In common with all Li-ion batteries, they must always have some level of charge.
The tiny internal Li-ion battery is susceptible to permanent/irreversible damage through being left discharged for long periods. Even some “new” pencils can exhibit signs of failure out-of-the-box if they are “old stock”.
It is essential that if you have an Apple Pencil that you charge it regularly - whether used or not - so as to protect the battery from deep-discharge. Do not allow a pencil to remain in low-charge state for any period of time - as the internal battery will fail, rendering the Pencil useless. Setting aside an unused Pencil, for extended periods, is a recipe for premature death of the Pencil battery.
If the Pencil Battery has failed, the only remedy is to replace the Pencil. If the battery has failed and your pencil is within its one-year warranty, you should look to having it replaced by your retailer or at an Apple Store.
Gentle warming of the Pencil (such as placing on a hot water radiator), prior to attempting charging of the Pencil, can sometimes resurrect a dead Pencil battery.
These support pages may be helpful with pairing and use of the Pencil with your iPad:
Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support
Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support
If you continue to experience difficulties, here is one of the better troubleshooting guides:
https://appletoolbox.com/apple-pencil-not-working-heres-our-troubleshooting-guide/
Be aware that if your Pencil has been set-aside for an extended period, unused and uncharged, the Pencil battery may have been damaged through deep discharge. In common with all Li-ion batteries, they must always have some level of charge.
The tiny internal Li-ion battery is susceptible to permanent/irreversible damage through being left discharged for long periods. Even some “new” pencils can exhibit signs of failure out-of-the-box if they are “old stock”.
It is essential that if you have an Apple Pencil that you charge it regularly - whether used or not - so as to protect the battery from deep-discharge. Do not allow a pencil to remain in low-charge state for any period of time - as the internal battery will fail, rendering the Pencil useless. Setting aside an unused Pencil, for extended periods, is a recipe for premature death of the Pencil battery.
If the Pencil Battery has failed, the only remedy is to replace the Pencil. If the battery has failed and your pencil is within its one-year warranty, you should look to having it replaced by your retailer or at an Apple Store.
Gentle warming of the Pencil (such as placing on a hot water radiator), prior to attempting charging of the Pencil, can sometimes resurrect a dead Pencil battery.
A visit to the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) may be advisable. Here your iPad and Pencil can be tested by the Apple Technicians:
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
If a problem is identified, you'll be in the best possible place to explore your available options.
Thank you so much for your response. I have tried all the ways up there but still not working. It detects the apple pencil when I place it to the magnetic area on the iPad but neither it shows how much charge I have or it shows up as a pairing device on the Bluetooth. It was just new, I think I will try to get a replacement for it. Thank you so much for your time.
Thank you so much. That was helpful. I will do that.
You're very welcome.
Apple pencil is not working