Will my 1st generation iPad Pro 10.5” support 1st generation Apple Pencil?
I am having trouble linking my 1st generation iPad 10.5” to my 1st generation pencil
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I am having trouble linking my 1st generation iPad 10.5” to my 1st generation pencil
These support pages may be helpful with pairing and use of the Pencil with your iPad:
Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support
Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support
If you continue to experience difficulties, here is one of the better troubleshooting guides:
https://appletoolbox.com/apple-pencil-not-working-heres-our-troubleshooting-guide/
Be aware that if your Pencil has been set-aside for an extended period, unused and uncharged, the Pencil battery may have been damaged through deep discharge. In common with all Li-ion batteries, they must always have some level of charge.
The tiny internal Li-ion battery is susceptible to permanent/irreversible damage through being left discharged for long periods. Even some “new” pencils can exhibit signs of failure out-of-the-box if they are “old stock”.
It is essential that if you have an Apple Pencil that you charge it regularly - whether used or not - so as to protect the battery from deep-discharge. Do not allow a pencil to remain in low-charge state for any period of time - as the internal battery will fail, rendering the Pencil useless. Setting aside an unused Pencil, for extended periods, is a recipe for premature death of the Pencil battery.
If the Pencil Battery has failed, the only remedy is to replace the Pencil. If the battery has failed and your pencil is within its one-year warranty, you should look to having it replaced by your retailer or at an Apple Store.
Gentle warming of the Pencil (such as placing on a hot water radiator), prior to attempting charging of the Pencil, can sometimes resurrect a dead Pencil battery.
These support pages may be helpful with pairing and use of the Pencil with your iPad:
Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support
Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support
If you continue to experience difficulties, here is one of the better troubleshooting guides:
https://appletoolbox.com/apple-pencil-not-working-heres-our-troubleshooting-guide/
Be aware that if your Pencil has been set-aside for an extended period, unused and uncharged, the Pencil battery may have been damaged through deep discharge. In common with all Li-ion batteries, they must always have some level of charge.
The tiny internal Li-ion battery is susceptible to permanent/irreversible damage through being left discharged for long periods. Even some “new” pencils can exhibit signs of failure out-of-the-box if they are “old stock”.
It is essential that if you have an Apple Pencil that you charge it regularly - whether used or not - so as to protect the battery from deep-discharge. Do not allow a pencil to remain in low-charge state for any period of time - as the internal battery will fail, rendering the Pencil useless. Setting aside an unused Pencil, for extended periods, is a recipe for premature death of the Pencil battery.
If the Pencil Battery has failed, the only remedy is to replace the Pencil. If the battery has failed and your pencil is within its one-year warranty, you should look to having it replaced by your retailer or at an Apple Store.
Gentle warming of the Pencil (such as placing on a hot water radiator), prior to attempting charging of the Pencil, can sometimes resurrect a dead Pencil battery.
Yes, the 1st generation iPad Pro 10.5" is compatible with the 1st generation Apple Pencil. However, if you're experiencing trouble linking them, here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot the issue:
1. Ensure Bluetooth is Enabled: Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on both on your iPad and the Apple Pencil. You can check this by going to Settings > Bluetooth on your iPad.
2. Charge the Apple Pencil: Ensure that your Apple Pencil has sufficient battery charge. You can charge the Apple Pencil by connecting it to the Lightning port on your iPad Pro or using the Lightning adapter that came with it.
3. Pairing the Apple Pencil: If the Apple Pencil is not automatically detected, you may need to pair it manually. To do this, remove the cap from the Apple Pencil, and plug it into the Lightning port on your iPad Pro. Follow any on-screen instructions that appear to complete the pairing process.
4. Check for Updates: Ensure that your iPad Pro is running the latest version of iPadOS. You can check for updates by going to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPad.
5. Restart Both Devices: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve connectivity issues. Try restarting both your iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil and then attempt to pair them again.
6. Contact Apple Support: If you've tried the above steps and are still experiencing issues, it may be helpful to contact Apple Support for further assistance. They can provide personalized support and troubleshooting steps based on your specific situation.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully link your 1st generation iPad Pro 10.5" with the 1st generation Apple Pencil.
How do you reboot the pencil? How do you know if the pencil is on?
Gigantia3 wrote:
I am having trouble linking my 1st generation iPad 10.5” to my 1st generation pencil
Yes, it is supported:
Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
What happens when you try to use it with your iPad?
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Nothing happens, its not recognized. How can you tell if the pencil is powered up?
Will my 1st generation iPad Pro 10.5” support 1st generation Apple Pencil?