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Apple pencil not working

Apple pencil is paired with iPad Pro but it will not write or do anything? I have tried restarting, repairing the pencil via blue tooth, forgetting it etc. still will not write or function period. I have the ipad pro12.9 2020

Posted on Dec 10, 2021 6:16 PM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2021 8:39 PM

EuropeanGirl Said:

"Apple pencil not working: Apple pencil is paired with iPad Pro but it will not write or do anything? I have tried restarting, repairing the pencil via blue tooth, forgetting it etc. still will not write or function period. I have the ipad pro12.9 2020"

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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 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

Dec 10, 2021 8:39 PM in response to EuropeanGirl

EuropeanGirl Said:

"Apple pencil not working: Apple pencil is paired with iPad Pro but it will not write or do anything? I have tried restarting, repairing the pencil via blue tooth, forgetting it etc. still will not write or function period. I have the ipad pro12.9 2020"

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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 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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