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Can you use Apple Pencil 1 gen on the iPad Pro 12 2020

Can you use Apple Pencil 1 on the new iPad Pro 12 2020

iPad Pro, iPadOS 13

Posted on Sep 22, 2020 7:49 AM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2020 7:54 AM

No. The first generation Apple Pencil is not compatible with the 2018/2020 iPad Pro.


Here is the 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 22, 2020 7:54 AM in response to Robertc80

No. The first generation Apple Pencil is not compatible with the 2018/2020 iPad Pro.


Here is the 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.

Can you use Apple Pencil 1 gen on the iPad Pro 12 2020

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