iPad Pro 9.7 inch pencil connection option disappears

hey guys i have a ipad pro 9.7 i tried to connect with my pencil but the option comes and dissapeird in a second no what should i do

the option comes but but it dissappears




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iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Aug 5, 2025 5:04 AM

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Posted on Aug 5, 2025 8:51 AM

Do you have a first generation Apple Pencil - this being the only model of Apple Pencil that is supported by the iPad Pro 9.7"?


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/


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Aug 5, 2025 8:51 AM in response to ANKURGOLA

Do you have a first generation Apple Pencil - this being the only model of Apple Pencil that is supported by the iPad Pro 9.7"?


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/


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