Your apple pencil does not work with you new ios 17 software.

marconisoares wrote:

Not working here as well. So annoying

Working okay here. If you have un-paired and re-paired, contact Apple Support.

Possibilities here range from a problem with a specific Pencil, an exhausted or failed battery, a problem with the iPad, or a problem with iPadOS.

Based solely on the paucity of Pencil umbrage posted around here, that tends to imply some more specific issue with the particular configuration here.

Thanks Kar_ds.

This worked for me, just remove all connected devices and the pencil will show up and connect. Wow such a simple fix for something that has frustrated me for months.

Still an issue with 17.5.1. If you leave the screen on too long, it just won’t let you use the pencil until you hard rest.

restarting the ipad fixes eveything

Same problem happen to me. But after restart, thanks god pencil suddenly connected.

valmont74 wrote:

I have done all expect the Appel support. Since I don’t have any warranty left I assume they won’t help me.

Contact Apple Support.

What you bought is supposed to work.

Apple usually runs diagnostics for free, and the chat or call is free.

And if there are issues with iPadOS, Apple usually knows about them.

Probably the worst that happens here is learning this iPad needs a repair or replacement, or the Pencil needs replacement, and you then get to decide how to handle that.

darknight7 wrote:

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Is this just a bug in the iOS that needs to be fixed? (I find it weird that it happened randomly before the update even occurred.)

If this is Pencil USB-C or Pencil 2nd gen, then force a restart and check again, then un-pair and re-pair the Pencil and check again, then contact Apple Support.

I’ve been having a similar issue since iOS 17. Mine is an iPad Pro 12” (4th Gen) and I have a 2nd Gen Apple Pencil. I’m continually running into issues where the Apple Pencil interacts with the iPad incorrectly. Things like brush strokes in art programs cutting off randomly, pressure sensitivity not working at all or working incorrectly and inconsistently, tilt sensitivity also behaving incorrectly, and the Apple Pencil randomly disconnecting and refusing to reconnect.

I've done the forget device, re-pair, hard reset, reattach/ re-place the nib shtick several times, and while sometimes it works after a few attempts, recently it’s been working less and less. So much so that now, after hard reseting, forgetting and attempting to re-pair the apple pencil to the iPad, it simply will not connect. The little “Apple Pencil” bubble still pops up when I attach the pencil to the magnetic connecter, but it will not appear in the bluetooth menu.

I've not had any of these issues before iOS 17. I even bought an artist glove suspecting that my hand on the screen might have been the problem, but no luck. Buying a new Apple Pencil isn't really on the table for me right now, and to be honest I’m not entirely sure that would solve the issue. Since after reading lot of other comments it seems like the new update is the cause, not the Apple Pencil itself.

Besides, I shouldn't have to bear the burden of buying a new $100 Apple Pencil just because the software devs didn't do enough bug tests to catch something as catastrophic as an issue making the software being completely incompatible with one of their best selling accessories.

charo528 wrote:

it’s April 10th 2024, just updated my iPad Air 4th gen to iOS 17.4.1 wishing my Apple Pencil would now work. But with no luck, it’s connecting for a few seconds then would disconnect again. I tried turning off my bluetooth unpairing and then pairing again my pencil 2, 100% charged but still no lock. i do hope Apple would fix this problem. it’ll just make the pencil disposable.

Try reseting your iPad's Network Settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset Network Settings

Update to 17.1, and try again.

That doesn’t list issues for Pencil 2nd, but does list changes for Pencil USB-C.

Then re-contact Apple.

Pther than discussions with Apple, a backup, Factory Reset and restore is about all that's left here.

valmont74 wrote:

I have tried the above. My warranty is not valid anymore so I don’t think the Apple support will help me.

So to confirm, you have attempted a charge, have performed an un-pair, then forced restart, have re-paired, have contacted Apple Support, and have then logged feedback?

If so, you have done what you can with what you have,

There’s potentially a bug in iPadOS here, or your iPad is faulty, your Pencil battery is depleted, or the Pencil is bricked.

None of which csn be addressed here.

Next step is trying the Pencil on some other iPad Pro elsewhere, and probably then a repair discussion with Apple.

Highly doutful.

The 2017, 2nd Gen, 12.9 inch iPad Pro is still supported and still works with the 1st gen Apple Pencil.

Why not avail yourself of using the Support link, at the upper right hand side of these support community Webpages to either chat with Apple support directly or make an appointment with your nearest Apple Store or Apple authorised service provider ( AASP ) to have a free diagnosis of your iPad Pro and options presented to you.

Best Buy Geek Squad is not very reliable or knowledgeable, these days, as Best Buy seems to be always on the verge of bankruptcy.

Fernie8999 wrote:

Just because they’re selling them doesn’t mean they’ll work. Even if I bought a new Apple Pencil 1 it won’t work on the iPad Pro 10.5 model. They intentionally put software that will make the pencil stop working.

That would usually mean an issue with the Apple Pencil 1st generation, or potentially with the iPad Pro itself.

Supported configurations: Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

As a new Apple Pencil purchase has a warranty from Apple, contact Apple Support.

If this is an older Pencil purchased used, it’s quite possible the Pencil was damaged, or its battery has been depleted, potentially irrevocably.

If deprecation were true, we’d be awash in reports and questions and complaints.

iPad Pro 11" Gen 3 w/256GB, wifi only - Pencil would not connect or charge after updating to 17. All other Bluetooth devices worked and connected fine. Genius Bar at store worked on it for an hour - no joy. Pencil was fine - charged on the other iPads in store. They gave me a replacement, I've left it at v16, everything's good.

I don't think I will update to 17 until they sort this out.