It's safe to say your iPadOS experience is incomplete without the Apple Pencil. Over the years, Apple has improved both hardware (remember the hilarious charging mechanism of the first-generation Apple Pencil?) and implemented nifty software tricks to take advantage of the Pencil's capabilities. But what if your Apple Pencil stops responding in the first place? Here's how to fix an Apple Pencil not working on your iPad.
1. Check Apple Pencil compatibility
Newer iPad models are not compatible with the first-generation Apple Pencil, and likewise, you shouldn't try to pair a second-generation Apple Pencil with an older iPad model. The combination simply won't work.
Apple Pencil (1st generation)
- iPad (6th – 9th generation)
- iPad mini (XNUMXth generation)
- and iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (XNUMXst and XNUMXnd generation)
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro
- and the 9.7-inch iPad Pro
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
- iPad mini (6th generation)
- iPad Air (XNUMXth generation)
- and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (XNUMXrd generation) and later
- iPad Pro 11-inch (XNUMXst generation) and later
2. Make sure BLUETOOTH is enabled on your iPad.
Apple Pencil requires an active Bluetooth connection on your iPad to work properly. Let's enable Bluetooth on your iPad and try again.
Step 1: Open Settings On iPad.
Step 2: Go to Bluetooth menu and enable the switch.
3. Pair your APPLE PENCIL again.
You need to unpair your Apple Pencil from your iPad and pair it again. Follow these steps.
Step 1: Open Settings menu and go to Bluetooth.
Step 2: Press Information button Next to Apple Pencil. Locate Forget This Device from the following list.
Step 3: Once you confirm your decision, connect. Apple Pencil (2nd generation) device iPad Or connect Apple Pencil (1st generation) port lightning for iPad.
You will be asked iPadOS pairing Apple Pencil Again. Once paired, try using Apple Pencil.
4. Check the pen tip.
A tooth may wear out. Apple Pencil Your handle will wear out after heavy use over time. You'll need to replace it with a different handle that comes in the box.
When replacing the beak, make sure to tighten it properly, only then will it work with your iPad.
5. Recharge Apple Pencil
Apple Pencil requires sufficient battery power to function properly. You can use Battery widget in iPadOS 15 To check the remaining battery life on your Apple Pencil.
If you have a first-generation Apple Pencil, plug it into your iPad's Lightning port. Those using a second-generation Apple Pencil can magnetically attach the pencil to the side of the iPad to charge it.
If your Apple Pencil no longer charges, you need to replace it with a new one. There's no way to replace old Apple Pencil batteries with new ones.
6. Switch to drawing mode
Apps like OneNote come with a drawing mode specifically for using Apple Pencil. When you're in the tab Home page or tab "Insert" Otherwise, your entries will not work in the app.
Switch to drawing mode Use the drawing tools at the top to start writing and creating creative doodles in the app.
7. Enable drawing only using Apple Pencil
Your iPad works with any regular stylus. However, for drawing, we recommend sticking with the official Apple Pencil, as it comes with pressure sensitivity. If the Apple Pencil isn't working as expected, you'll need to enable the "Only Draw with Apple Pencil" toggle in the Settings menu.
Open iPad Settings and go to Apple Pencil Enable the option.
8. Adjust pen gestures
The iPadOS 15 update brings Pencil gestures to the operating system. You can take screenshots. Quick notes quickly using pen gestures If the option is disabled, the operating system will not detect the gesture. Let's enable it from the Settings menu.
Step 1: turn on Settings On iPad.
Step 2: go to the Apple Pencil and select Pencil gestures.
Step 3: set Left Corner Swipe و Right Corner Swipe To implement Action and close application.
From now on, whenever you swipe your Apple Pencil to the left or right corner, it will perform the selected action.
9. Update iPadOS
With each iPadOS update, Apple adds new functionality to make Apple Pencil even more useful. You'll need to update iPadOS to the latest version to enable and enjoy these features on your iPad.
Go to Settings and open General List.Select upgrade software Wait for your iPad to download new updates. When you see one, install it. Latest version of iPadOS.
MASTER APPLE PENCIL ON IPAD
we love Apple Pencil Quick Notes GestureIt's easy and stylish to take notes on the go. What trick worked for fixing the Apple Pencil not working on your iPad? Share your results with our readers in the comments section below.
