1st gen appple pencil not connecting to 10th gen iPad

I have the adapter for the pencil but it does not connect or even come up when it is connecting. I do not know what I should do.

iPad, iPadOS 17

Posted on Mar 10, 2025 2:25 PM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2025 2:32 PM

What adapter do you have exactly?


The regular lighting adapter will not work.


You need the specific Lighting to USB-C Apple Pencil adapter.

click here ➜ USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter - Apple


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