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Will an iPad 5 (model 1822) support an iPencil?

Will an iPad 5 (model 1822) support an iPencil?


Posted on Feb 2, 2023 5:26 AM

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Posted on Feb 2, 2023 6:34 AM

The iPad5 fundamentally does not support Apple Pencil - as this and other earlier model iPads do not have the specific screen hardware with which the Pencil interacts with the iPad screen.


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

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

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Feb 2, 2023 6:34 AM in response to EricEmet

The iPad5 fundamentally does not support Apple Pencil - as this and other earlier model iPads do not have the specific screen hardware with which the Pencil interacts with the iPad screen.


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

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

Will an iPad 5 (model 1822) support an iPencil?

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