My Apple Pencil wont connect after updating my iPad

After the newest update on my iPad, my Apple Pencil disconnected and now wont connect to my iPad. I tried connecting it to other iPads in the house and nothing. How can I get it to work?

iPad Pro (3rd generation)

Posted on Mar 7, 2023 03:52 PM

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Mar 8, 2023 02:21 PM in response to jumana165

Thanks for reaching out jumana165,


It sounds like you're having trouble connecting your Apple Pencil to your iPad Pro. We can help.


You've done some great steps already, especially in testing to see if the Apple Pencil could pair with other iPad devices. Since you saw no improvement, it could indicate a hardware issue with the Apple Pencil. Were you able to try the troubleshooting suggestions in the article that you reviewed prior to posting here? Pair Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support


If your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad


1. Connect your Apple Pencil to your ipad:
- With Apple Pencil (2nd generation): Center your Apple Pencil on the magnetic connector, which is on the side of your iPad with the volume buttons. 

- With Apple Pencil (1st generation) and iPad (6th through 9th generations): Remove the cap and plug your Apple Pencil into the Lightning connector on your iPad. 

- With Apple Pencil (1st generation) and iPad (10th generation): Remove the cap and plug your Apple Pencil and a USB-C cable into the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter. Plug the other end of the cable into your iPad.

2. Restart your iPad, then try to pair again.

3. Go to Settings > Bluetooth and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.

4. On the same screen, find your Apple Pencil under My Devices. If you find it, tap Information icon. Then tap Forget this Device.

5. Connect your Apple Pencil into your iPad and tap the Pair button when it appears after a few seconds. 

6. If the Pair button doesn't appear, wait for one minute while your Apple Pencil charges. Then try connecting your Apple Pencil again and wait until the Pair button appears.

7. If the Pair button still doesn't appear, contact Apple Support.


Cheers!


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