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Apple Pencil 2 lifts/misses strokes when being used

My Apple Pencil 2 lifts/misses strokes somewhat frequently when I use it for Goodnotes or Procreate. It's especially annoying when I am trying to do something continuous, e.g. use the lasso tool in Goodnotes which gets interrupted and ruins the shape. Sometimes the pencil lifts multiple times per stroke, making certain operations impossible to do.


I noticed that detaching and reattaching the cap for the pencil temporarily prevents this lifting issue, but it only prevents it for around 5-10 mins of use, which I find odd. This is just a workaround, and I want to find a proper solution and where the problem actually is. Could this be an issue with the pencil, or the cap, or the iPad or the application? Thanks for any help!


Restarting the ipad did not fix the issue. The Zoom fix mentioned in most other posts did not fix my issue, as Zoom was already off.

iPad Pro, 16

Posted on Jan 14, 2023 8:26 PM

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Posted on Jan 14, 2023 8:34 PM

kper2202 Said:

"Apple Pencil 2 lifts/misses strokes when being used: My Apple Pencil 2 lifts/misses strokes somewhat frequently when I use it for Goodnotes or Procreate. It's especially annoying when I am trying to do something continuous, [...]The Zoom fix mentioned in most other posts did not fix my issue, as Zoom was already off."

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For reference...

Troubleshooting Apple Pencils:

Use these Links:

Syncing is off, or perhaps it is no longer being seen as a trusted device. So, refer to the following...

Verify the compatibility of your iPad and Apple Pencil


View: If your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad


Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled


Be certain there is power to your Apple Pencil


Successfully pair and charge your 2nd Generation Apple Pencil

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 14, 2023 8:34 PM in response to kper2202

kper2202 Said:

"Apple Pencil 2 lifts/misses strokes when being used: My Apple Pencil 2 lifts/misses strokes somewhat frequently when I use it for Goodnotes or Procreate. It's especially annoying when I am trying to do something continuous, [...]The Zoom fix mentioned in most other posts did not fix my issue, as Zoom was already off."

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For reference...

Troubleshooting Apple Pencils:

Use these Links:

Syncing is off, or perhaps it is no longer being seen as a trusted device. So, refer to the following...

Verify the compatibility of your iPad and Apple Pencil


View: If your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad


Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled


Be certain there is power to your Apple Pencil


Successfully pair and charge your 2nd Generation Apple Pencil

Jan 14, 2023 8:35 PM in response to kper2202

kper2202 Said:

"Apple Pencil 2 lifts/misses strokes when being used: My Apple Pencil 2 lifts/misses strokes somewhat frequently when I use it for Goodnotes or Procreate. It's especially annoying when I am trying to do something continuous, [...]The Zoom fix mentioned in most other posts did not fix my issue, as Zoom was already off."

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  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
  2. Comment: on when this issue began, and how you have troubleshot it, thus far. Include the URL of this thread.
  3. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
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Apple Pencil 2 lifts/misses strokes when being used

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