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Is it possible to get an adapter to connect Apple Pencil 1st generation to my iPad pro 11" 3rd generation?

I have an iPad pro 11 inch 3rd generation and an old Apple Pencil 1st generation. I have been able to locate this adapter USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter - Apple which says it works for iPad 10th generation. Would it also work with my device? The ports are correct but I don't know if it will have the functionality to sync my pencil with my iPad instead of just charging. I can't find any other official adapters with the correct ports. I am having trouble finding info online about making this happen. Thank you.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Sep 10, 2023 2:26 AM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2023 2:34 AM

No.


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

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


The first and second generation Pencil use an entirely different pairing and charging interface. 


The second generation Pencil can only be used with iPad models that have the magnetic/inductive dock that is exclusively designed for the Pencil. Charging is controlled via the iPad magnetic dock.


The first generation Apple Pencil uses the physical Lightning port of the Pencil and host iPad for both pairing and charging the first generation Pencil. The first generation Pencil can also be charged using an inline charging adapter and the iPad’s Power Adapter. This pencil can only be used with compatible iPad models that have a Lightning connector; with the sole exception of the new iPad10, requiring a special adapter, iPad models that feature a USB-C port lack any means by which to pair with a first generation Pencil.


In summary, the Apple Pencil models are not interchangeable - and can only be used with the iPad that has appropriate internal hardware.

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Sep 10, 2023 2:34 AM in response to qlorax

No.


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

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


The first and second generation Pencil use an entirely different pairing and charging interface. 


The second generation Pencil can only be used with iPad models that have the magnetic/inductive dock that is exclusively designed for the Pencil. Charging is controlled via the iPad magnetic dock.


The first generation Apple Pencil uses the physical Lightning port of the Pencil and host iPad for both pairing and charging the first generation Pencil. The first generation Pencil can also be charged using an inline charging adapter and the iPad’s Power Adapter. This pencil can only be used with compatible iPad models that have a Lightning connector; with the sole exception of the new iPad10, requiring a special adapter, iPad models that feature a USB-C port lack any means by which to pair with a first generation Pencil.


In summary, the Apple Pencil models are not interchangeable - and can only be used with the iPad that has appropriate internal hardware.

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Is it possible to get an adapter to connect Apple Pencil 1st generation to my iPad pro 11" 3rd generation?

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