Apple Pencil Pro Not Charging via Magnet After iPadOS 26.0.1 Update

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Apple Pencil Pro Not Charging via Magnet After iPadOS 26.0.1 Update

I am experiencing a critical issue with my Apple Pencil Pro after updating my iPad to iPadOS 26.0.1, and I would like to report it here hoping for a solution or official acknowledgment.

1. The Problem:

· My Apple Pencil Pro does not charge when attached magnetically to my iPad.

· It shows no battery percentage in the Widget or in Settings.

· The Bluetooth connection seems OK (it shows as "Connected"), but charging remains inactive.

2. Crucial Detail for Troubleshooting:

· The Pencil itself is functional. I confirmed this by testing it on a friend's compatible iPad, where it charged perfectly.

· This confirms that the problem is isolated to my iPad after the system update.

3. Steps I Have Already Taken (Without Success):

· Restarted and force-restarted my iPad.

· Removed all cases and cleaned the magnetic connector on both devices.

· "Forgot This Device" in Bluetooth settings and re-paired the Pencil.

· Updated to the latest available version of iPadOS.

· Reset All Settings on my iPad (this was the most in-depth step).

· Tried charging with the iPad itself connected to a power adapter.

4. My Environment:

· iPad: iPad Air 2025 13-inch (M3)

· Apple Pencil: Apple Pencil Pro

· iPadOS Version: 26.0.1

Given that the pencil works on other devices, I believe this is a software bug introduced in iPadOS 26.0.1.

I would greatly appreciate it if anyone from the Apple team or the community could:

· Confirm if this is a known issue.

· Provide any potential fixes I might have missed.

· Inform us if a software update is being developed to address this.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

iPad Air

Posted on Oct 3, 2025 8:09 PM

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Answer 1

Oct 4, 2025 3:20 AM in response to fisheesh

fisheesh wrote:

I would greatly appreciate it if anyone from the Apple team or the community could:

· Confirm if this is a known issue.

· Provide any potential fixes I might have missed.

· Inform us if a software update is being developed to address this.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

This is a user-to-user technical community. Contributors here are all end-users, just like you. Other than the site Moderators, Apple neither monitors nor participates within this Community. As such, your comments here will not be seen by Apple Support.

Given everything you have tried already, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page.

Alternatively you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044

You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to assist with troubleshooting:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Answer 2

donreith

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Oct 29, 2025 9:02 PM in response to fisheesh

Same problem. Attached pencil pro to a friends iPad Air still on iPadOS 18. iPad was locked but recognized that a pencil attached to it.

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Answer 3

fisheesh Author

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Oct 3, 2025 8:47 PM in response to fisheesh

Additionally, I've noticed an inconsistency: sometimes, the Bluetooth settings show my Apple Pencil as "Not Connected," even though it is firmly attached to the iPad and I can see the connection pop-up animation. Despite this, the pencil remains functional for most tasks.

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