Apple Pencil 2 double tap does not work for 15 minutes

Whenever a I use my Apple Pencil in any app, iBooks, Goodnotes, notes, etc, the double tap will not work until I have been using it for 10-15 minutes. Then it works perfectly.

It also works right away if I disable the double tap feature, then enable it.

Anyone got any suggestions? I have latest iOS, newest uodates, etc. has been happening since iOS 17 launched.

On iPad mini 6 cellular.

iPad mini (6th generation)

Posted on Dec 2, 2023 8:10 PM

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