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I have a new (replacement) iPad Pro (M5) and i cannot get my Apple Pencil 2 to connect with it, although it worked just fine with my previous iPad Pro (M5). It will neither connect nor charge with my new iPad Pro. Anyone else encounter this issue?
The Apple Pencil (2nd generation) is not compatible with the iPad Pro (M5), so it will neither pair nor charge when magnetically attached to that iPad.
According to Apple's compatibility documentation, the iPad Pro (M5) supports two Apple Pencil models:
You can verify compatibility here: Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
Since you mentioned that your Apple Pencil previously worked with another iPad Pro (M5), I suspect you may actually have an Apple Pencil Pro rather than the 2nd-generation model.
The Apple Pencil (2nd generation) is not compatible with the iPad Pro (M5), so it will neither pair nor charge when magnetically attached to that iPad.
According to Apple's compatibility documentation, the iPad Pro (M5) supports two Apple Pencil models:
You can verify compatibility here: Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
Since you mentioned that your Apple Pencil previously worked with another iPad Pro (M5), I suspect you may actually have an Apple Pencil Pro rather than the 2nd-generation model.
Apple Pencil 2 not connecting or charging with new iPad Pro (M5)
