My apple pencil gen 1 died recently but I’ve been using it for less than a year and constantly charge it. I was still using the pencil minutes before this happened and now it won’t connect or charge. I’ve tried all ways of charging, by phone, iPad with the connector, wall socket, portable charger, nothing works.
Since you’ve already tried several charging methods, I’d connect the Pencil directly to the compatible iPad and leave it connected for a minute or two. Then check Settings > Bluetooth. If Apple Pencil appears there, tap the ⓘ and choose Forget This Device, then reconnect it and see if the Pair button appears.
Apple’s current steps are here:
If you can't pair Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support
If it still shows no sign of charging and no Pair button appears, Apple says service may be needed. Since you’ve had it for less than a year, I’d also check its warranty coverage before replacing it.
Since you’ve already tried several charging methods, I’d connect the Pencil directly to the compatible iPad and leave it connected for a minute or two. Then check Settings > Bluetooth. If Apple Pencil appears there, tap the ⓘ and choose Forget This Device, then reconnect it and see if the Pair button appears.
Apple’s current steps are here:
If you can't pair Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support
If it still shows no sign of charging and no Pair button appears, Apple says service may be needed. Since you’ve had it for less than a year, I’d also check its warranty coverage before replacing it.
You make no mention of your iPad model. This has bearing upon how the first generation Pencil is connected to (and compatibility with) the host iPad:
Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
For pairing with a compatible iPad, see:
Pair Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support
The first generation Pencil is charged and paired from iPad's that have a USB-C port using the iPad charging cable - and an Apple USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter:
New first generation Pencils now ship with this special adapter in the box along with the Pencil. However, some older stock purchased from retailers may lack the USB-C to Lightning adapter - and may instead have an older Lightning to Lightning Adapter.
For owners of older first generation Pencils, or for “old stock” new Pencils, the new special adapter can be purchased directly from Apple as an accessory.
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MQLU3ZM/A
Assuming that you are using a first generation Pencil and the correct charging Adapter and USB-C cable with your iPad, 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.
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
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.
My gen 1 Apple Pencil won’t charge or connect
