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my ipad doesn’t respond to apple pencil (pencil works with other ipads)

Hello,

my ipad pro gen 3 doesn’t respond to apple pencil gen 2. Everything was fine for a year until last week, when suddenly the ipad stopped recognizing the pencil. The pencil itself works (i checked it with another ipad), but the issues is on my ipad’s side (it doesnt work with other pencils either). It is possible to charge the pencil and connect it via bluetooth, but the ipad doesn’t respond to drawing or gestures (like double tap on the side of pencil to change the tool). I tried changing the tip of the pencil, turning off/on bluetooth, disconnecting the pen from the ipad, restarting the ipad both ways, reseting the networks setting to the factory settings and updating the software. 


Thank you in advance for any tips or ideas

iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Nov 17, 2024 3:53 AM

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Nov 17, 2024 4:15 AM in response to szymonCym

You may have tried some of this already - however, I'll run through the full set of troubleshooting steps in case anything might have been missed...


Begin with a forced-restart of your iPad - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.





If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings


If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad - and you can explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

my ipad doesn’t respond to apple pencil (pencil works with other ipads)

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