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iPad (6th gen) WiFi, Cellular
The first and second generation Pencil use an entirely different pairing and charging interface. The second generation Pencil can only be used with iPad models that have the magnetic/inductive dock that is exclusively designed for the Pencil.
The first generation Apple Pencil, compatible with your iPad6, uses the physical Lightning port for both pairing and charging the first generation Pencil. This pencil can only be used with compatible iPad models that have a Lightning connector.
In summary, the Apple Pencil models are not interchangeable - and can only be used with the iPad that has appropriate internal hardware. A software update, should there ever be one, cannot add or modify the internal hardware.
Here is the definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models:
Apple Pencil (1st generation)
You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:
Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.
The first and second generation Pencil use an entirely different pairing and charging interface. The second generation Pencil can only be used with iPad models that have the magnetic/inductive dock that is exclusively designed for the Pencil.
The first generation Apple Pencil, compatible with your iPad6, uses the physical Lightning port for both pairing and charging the first generation Pencil. This pencil can only be used with compatible iPad models that have a Lightning connector.
In summary, the Apple Pencil models are not interchangeable - and can only be used with the iPad that has appropriate internal hardware. A software update, should there ever be one, cannot add or modify the internal hardware.
Here is the definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models:
Apple Pencil (1st generation)
You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:
Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.
You don't and you never could and you'll never will.
You purchased the wrong version Pencil.
Your 2018, 6th gen iPad uses the original, 1st gen Pencil and NOT the 2nd gen version.
Return that 2nd gen Pencil and get the original, 1st gen Pencil that is the one that is compatible with your year and model iPad.
You will never get that 2nd gen Pencil to ever work with your base model, 6th gen iPad.
You got your answer.
Purchase the correct Pencil for your 6th gen iPad.
ALL base model iPads ( 6th, 7th and 8th gen models ) use the original, 1st gen Pencil.
Sorry & Best of Luck to You!
How do you connect a apple pencil 2nd gen to a ipad 6th gen
