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I recently bought a new iPad (10th generation) with an Apple Pencil (1st generation). These are brand new out of the box and the Apple Pencil won’t pair no matter what. I bought a USB-C cable and tried connecting that to the Apple Pencil and the iPad and still nothing. I’ve restarted the iPad, turned Bluetooth on and off, and still no notification to pair it.
iPad, iPadOS 16
When trying to pair the first generation Apple Pencil with the iPad10, are you using the special Apple USB-C to Lightning adapter to connect the USB-C/USB-C cable supplied with the iPad? If not, this may the source of your difficulty.
https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MQLU3ZM/A
While this special adapter is included in the box of new first generation Apple Pencils, some older stock Pencils may not have this adapter in the box.
The first generation Pencil is paired using the wired connection between the iPad and Pencil.
When trying to pair the first generation Apple Pencil with the iPad10, are you using the special Apple USB-C to Lightning adapter to connect the USB-C/USB-C cable supplied with the iPad? If not, this may the source of your difficulty.
https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MQLU3ZM/A
While this special adapter is included in the box of new first generation Apple Pencils, some older stock Pencils may not have this adapter in the box.
The first generation Pencil is paired using the wired connection between the iPad and Pencil.
When pairing the Pencil with the cable-connection, you won’t see a pairing “button” - as pairing is fully automatic.
Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support
With your Pencil connected to the iPad, check to see if the Pencil has been detected:
Settings > General > About
Scroll down the page and look for an entry for the Apple Pencil. If present, the Pencil electronics are likely to be good.
Yeah I am. I bought it specifically so I have no idea what going on. I’m doing everything but no pair button shows up.
I am having the same issue and mine does not notice the Apple Pencil. I’ve charged it, or tried, and tried everything that you said. Still nothing.
I’m having the same issue. Has anyone gotten this issue resolved?
Honestly I never got it resolved regardless of me buying 3 different apple pencils and none of them worked. I even switched out my brand new ipad for another new one and it didn’t work with that ipad either. I ended up just returning everything and buying the newer iPad Air (5th generation) with the 2nd gen Apple Pencil and I love it so much. I honestly recommend this because sometimes I thank myself for not sticking with the other ipad with the 1st gen Apple Pencil. It’s such a hassle having to charge it with a cable and connect it through a lighting cable like honestly just upgrade.
Apple Pencil Won’t Pair
