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I didnot see "Apple pencil " in my Ipad setting? Is that mean my Ipad isn't compatible with Apple pencil ?

I didnot see "Apple pencil " in my Ipad setting? Is that mean my Ipad isn't compatible with Apple pencil ?

Posted on Sep 14, 2020 1:41 PM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2020 2:06 PM

You give no indication of your iPad model or installed version of iOS/iPadOS.


In absence of information, here is the full compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later


Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.

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Sep 14, 2020 2:06 PM in response to StellaLiuCA

You give no indication of your iPad model or installed version of iOS/iPadOS.


In absence of information, here is the full compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later


Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.

I didnot see "Apple pencil " in my Ipad setting? Is that mean my Ipad isn't compatible with Apple pencil ?

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