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My Apple Pencil is not connecting with my iPad air

Apple Pencil is not connecting to iPad air

iPad, iOS 9

Posted on Jul 3, 2020 3:51 PM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2020 3:58 PM

Pencil 1st generation will only connect if you have an iPad Air 3rd generation.

Check your iPad Settings > General > About > Model Number > tap here to see the number starting with A????

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My Apple Pencil is not connecting with my iPad air

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