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jbrrrrd Author

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cannot pair USB-C Apple Pencil to 9th gen ipad

I bought a 9th gen iPad and then the USB-C Apple Pencil. It will not pair with the iPad. I did the forced restart, the pencil has been charging (I assume?), the tip of it is on properly/tight enough. I have the pencil that you slide up the top and the USB-C port appears. Connecting the iPad and Pencil is a USB-C to an apple charger on the opposite end.

thank you for any help you can give. I was very excited to use the pencil, so I’m a bit disappointed it isn’t working.

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Posted on Dec 1, 2023 12:11 AM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Dec 1, 2023 6:37 AM

The iPad9 has a Lightning port - and as such supports the first generation Apple Pencil. The iPad9 does not support the second generation or USB-C Apple Pencil.

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

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

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