Connecting Gen1 Pen to my 5th Gen iPad

When I connect the cable to the adapter and to my pen, it says accessory not supported. What am I supposed to do?

iPad Air, iPadOS 16

Posted on Apr 12, 2023 12:41 PM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2023 12:44 PM

If you mean you have an iPad Air, 5th Generation, the Apple Pencil (First generation) will not work with it. You need the Second Generation.


Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


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