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Can’t connect Apple Pencil to iPad 4

My Apple Pencil doesn’t show up in the list of Bluetooth devices. I’ve restarted the iPad, turned Bluetooth off and back on. What else can I do?

Posted on Aug 23, 2021 7:51 PM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2021 8:29 PM

ConnectPenciltoiPad4 Said:

"Can’t connect Apple Pencil to iPad 4: My Apple Pencil doesn’t show up in the list of Bluetooth devices. I’ve restarted the iPad, turned Bluetooth off and back on. What else can I do?"

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Troubleshooting Apple Pencils:


Use these Links:

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

Aug 23, 2021 8:29 PM in response to ConnectPenciltoiPad4

ConnectPenciltoiPad4 Said:

"Can’t connect Apple Pencil to iPad 4: My Apple Pencil doesn’t show up in the list of Bluetooth devices. I’ve restarted the iPad, turned Bluetooth off and back on. What else can I do?"

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Troubleshooting Apple Pencils:


Use these Links:

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

Can’t connect Apple Pencil to iPad 4

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