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

So how can we get this solved if I’m not able to ask who are caused by this issue?

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.

I tried this twice and it didn’t work

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.

I also cannot understand why Apple hasn’t fixed this. It’s not the Apple Pencil 2, it’s the iPad?

I did that it won’t work or even appear in my bluetooth list after two days it did appear alone i did connect it it worked for one day now it’s not connected anymore very frustrating

I have nearly the same issue with an air m2 and a second gen pencil

never have been able to pair them

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.

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.

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.

Now here’s a head scratcher. I just went from Sweden to Thailand on a holiday. The iPad and pencil has worked flawlessly since I landed. In Sweden it was basically unusable, but in Thailand it work. There’s no explanation for this. Did Apple sneak out some firmware for the pen when I was in midair (October 11-12)?!

I can’t explain this. I might just as well stay in Thailand and not go back to Sweden! 😅

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:

That’s what I did and Apple support sent me to them instead of an actual Apple Store.

Who is “them” here? Some third-party that sold you a used Pencil, quite possibly with a problem?

If so, request a replacement or refund from the seller, if the seller hasn’t disappeared.

Pencil left uncharged for some months can have its battery depleted and fail permanently, among other possibilities.

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.

My Apple Pencil was working perfectly I’m my iPad until I did the recent update. It will now not pair. Please fix this problem and give a solution. I unpaired and now it doesn’t even recognize the pencil.