Fixed: Apple Pencil Not Working

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Apple Pencil is a great accessory for iPads but it might Apple Pencil Not Working sometimes. Apple Pencil is a very useful tool because it lets you draw and sketch on a professional level. You can also use it to write on apps to take notes. In the past, there have been no reports of problems with the Apple Pencil because it usually works.

However, there have been reports of problems with the Apple Pencil recently. Reports like the Notification Menu going away, the Apple Pencil not working in apps, and reports that the Apple Pencil won’t even turn on.

Apple Pencil not working could be caused by a number of things, such as problems with compatibility, loose nibs, a battery that isn’t fully charged, problems with Bluetooth connectivity, apps that don’t work with Apple Pencil, or even problems inside your Apple Pencil. Read on to find out why your Apple Pencil isn’t working with your iOS 16 device and how to fix it.

Apple Pencil Not WorkingL: Best 8 Ways to fix it

Reset its connection

• Open your iPad’s Settings app and tap Bluetooth in the left sidebar.
• If you see Apple Pencil as an option underneath My Devices, tap the “i” icon to the right of its name. If you don’t see your Apple Pencil here, move onto the pairing process.
• Tap Forget This Device.

Check your Bluetooth is on

• Double check your Pencil is connected by tapping and holding the Bluetooth logo to open the connectivity widget, and then tapping and holding it again to see your currently connected devices.
• Go to the Settings app and check whether Bluetooth says “On” (one of the top-most options in the list of menus). If it doesn’t, tap that heading, and then tap the slider to make it green. Your Apple Pencil should then appear in a list below, showing it’s currently connected

Check Battery

• To check your Apple Pencil’s battery, open the Settings app on iPad and go to “Apple Pencil.”
• You will see the battery percentage next to the Apple Pencil option.
• If the option is greyed out, hover the Apple Pencil over your iPad to see the battery percentage. If the Apple Pencil option doesn’t show up at all, it means the Pencil is disconnected from the iPad. You must re-pair it as shown above.

Power up

If the Pencil doesn’t show up in the Notifications Battery view, connect it to your iPad Pro or use the Apple Pencil Thunderbolt Adapter that came with it to charge it for ten minutes. Once you’ve done this, check Notifications again. If the Pencil is now there, it just needed to be charged. If it’s still not there, move on to the next step.

Reboot iPad Pro

For the Apple Pencil to work again, you need to reboot the iPad Pro by turning it on and off. If this doesn’t work, you should do a hard reset on your iPad by holding down the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

Forget Apple Pencil

1. Open the Settings app on iPad and go to “Bluetooth.”
2. Tap on the (i) icon next to Apple Pencil under the “My devices” section.
3. Press the “Forget this device” option. Tap on “Forget device” when the confirmation pop-up shows up.
4. Re-pair the Apple Pencil with your iPad as shown above.

Reset Network Settings

1. Open the Settings app and go to “General.”
2. Tap on “Transfer or Reset iPad.”
3. Tap on “Reset” followed by “Reset network settings.”

Apple Pencil Tip Check

If your Apple Pencil doesn’t work with your iPad, its tip is probably loose. To fix the problem, turn the tip of the Apple Pencil in until it is tight. If that doesn’t work, take the tip off and put it back on. You could also try a different tip.

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Why is my Apple Pencil not working

It’s possible that your Apple Pencil stopped working because it ran out of power. This is easy to figure out, though. Check the Today View on your iPad to see how much power is left in your Apple Pencil.

Different Apple Pencil models have different ways to charge them. If you have an Apple Pencil from the first generation, you can charge it by plugging it into the Lightning connector on your iPad or into a USB port with the Apple Pencil Charging Adapter. The second-generation Apple Pencil, on the other hand, can be charged by attaching it to the iPad’s magnetic connector.

FAQ

How do I fix my Apple Pencil unresponsive

Make sure your Apple Pencil (2nd generation) is centered on the iPad’s magnetic connector on the right side.
Start your iPad back up, and then try again.
Make sure Bluetooth is on by going to Settings > Bluetooth and turning it on.

Can you get Apple pencils fixed

For a service fee, we can fix the battery in your iPad or Apple Pencil. Normal wear and tear on batteries is not covered by our warranty. We’ll test your iPad to see if the problem is the battery or something else.

How do I know if my Apple Pencil is broken

But if the tip of your Apple Pencil feels rough or doesn’t move smoothly on your iPad screen, you should get a new one. (Another way to tell is if the tip of your Apple Pencil shows metal.)

How long do Apple pencils last

If you use your Apple Pencil every day, it can last up to 5 years, depending on how you care for it and charge it. If you think your battery is losing power quickly, you might want to turn off Bluetooth.