Apple Pencil 2nd generation won't connect or charge on iPad Pro 13 inch m4 iOS 18.4

I have attached the Apple Pencil 2nd generation to the magnetic strip on my iPad Pro 13 inch m4. I have left it to charge but nothing is happening. It won’t connect to Bluetooth. And it won’t let me write. My iPad iOS version is 18.4.



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iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Apr 6, 2025 9:58 AM

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Posted on Apr 8, 2025 6:40 AM

The second generation Apple Pencil is not compatible with the iPad Pro M4. The iPad Pro M4 supports the Apple Pencil Pro and the USB-C Pencil.


Here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


Different models of Apple Pencil have different pairing interfaces and charging methods - and are therefore not interchangeable.

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Apr 8, 2025 6:40 AM in response to Kaye-Missy

The second generation Apple Pencil is not compatible with the iPad Pro M4. The iPad Pro M4 supports the Apple Pencil Pro and the USB-C Pencil.


Here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


Different models of Apple Pencil have different pairing interfaces and charging methods - and are therefore not interchangeable.

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