So I bought the Apple Pencil (USB-C) but my iPad it 8th gen. Can I still use the pen for my iPad?
I know that on the apple page it said that iPad 8th is not compatible but is there a way to still connect the, and use the pen?
iPad, iPadOS 17
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Here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:
Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
The new USB-C Pencil is compatible with iPad models that have a USB-C port. The iPad8 has a Lightning port - for which you will require a first generation Apple Pencil.
For information, a 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.
