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iPadOS 16 causes Apple Pencil 1st gen lag

After updating to iPadOS 16, the Apple Pencil is showing considerable lag on apps I use often, such as Notes, Pixelmator and ProCreate. The iPad starts overheating and it becomes impossible to use it. The system freezes for a few milliseconds and I can’t even zoom in/out on a drawing with my fingers and the strokes I make appear about a second after I passed the Apple Pencil. The issue comes and goes while using these apps.


I also noticed there is a long lag when trying to move widgets with the Apple Pencil. There is no lag when I use my finger only.


I have tested with Word, but the lag didn't occur not even once, which proves it's not my Apple Pencil that is faulty.


All of this started happening after I updated my iPad last week. Big mistake. None of this was happening on iPadOS 15.


By the way, I wrote this entire message with the Apple Pencil and there was no lag and the iPad’s back feels very hot on my hands. Which leads me to believe it’s not the heat and not my pencil.


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Posted on Jan 16, 2023 05:55 PM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2023 10:52 AM

Hello Rafael TC,


You've come to a great place for help with the lag you're experiencing with your Apple Pencil and temperature. With the temperature you're experiencing on the iPad, you'll find great information as to why this may be happening and what to do to resolve this issue in the following article.


If your iPhone or iPad gets too hot or too cold - Apple Support


As for the issue with the Apple Pencil reacting slowly, have you restarted the iPad? If not, restarting is a great step that can help resolve many issues. You can find the steps for restarting your iPad listed below and outlined in the following article.


  1. "Press and hold either volume button and the top button until the power off slider appears.
  2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off. If your device is frozen or unresponsive, force restart your device.
  3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the top button until you see the Apple logo."


Restart your iPad - Apple Support


Have a great day!

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Jan 18, 2023 10:52 AM in response to Rafael TC

Hello Rafael TC,


You've come to a great place for help with the lag you're experiencing with your Apple Pencil and temperature. With the temperature you're experiencing on the iPad, you'll find great information as to why this may be happening and what to do to resolve this issue in the following article.


If your iPhone or iPad gets too hot or too cold - Apple Support


As for the issue with the Apple Pencil reacting slowly, have you restarted the iPad? If not, restarting is a great step that can help resolve many issues. You can find the steps for restarting your iPad listed below and outlined in the following article.


  1. "Press and hold either volume button and the top button until the power off slider appears.
  2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off. If your device is frozen or unresponsive, force restart your device.
  3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the top button until you see the Apple logo."


Restart your iPad - Apple Support


Have a great day!

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