5 Common Apple Pencil Problems and How to Fix It

It can be difficult to figure out why Apple Pencil is not working, but by making a list of how to fix Apple Pencil problems, you can fix problems and errors and get back to writing with your nifty pen.

The Apple Pencil has no buttons, screens, or indicators that make it seem difficult to fix a problem, but the simplicity of the device makes solving problems a simple experience.

Has your Apple Pencil ever worked? If not, you probably need to pair it with your iPad. Or it may be paired with another iPad in your home and you need to connect it to your iPad.

Pairing Apple Pencil with your iPad is simple. and . You will see a pop-up notification asking if you want to pair the Pen with the iPad. . Apple Pencil should now start working with your iPad.

If Apple Pencil is not working or you do not see the popup, you need to check if your iPad supports Apple Pencil. Apple Pencil works with the 2018 iPad 9.7-inch and all iPad Pro models. It will not work on older models.

Now you know what to do if your Apple Pencil doesn’t work. But what if it stops working after using it for a while.

The first thing you have to do is to squeeze the tip of the Pen. . Even if the bit seems to be firmly in place, you may need to tighten it to get it to work again.

Then check to make sure Bluetooth is turned on. You may accidentally turn off Bluetooth or turn on AirPlane mode. . If it’s clear it should be blue.

Another possible problem is that your Apple Pencil battery may be dead. To fix this, . Leave it there for a few minutes and then try using it. If this fixes the problem, you should charge it sooner, but you can start working right away. Only, but you have to finish it soon.

If all else doesn’t work, you may need to delete the Apple Pencil from your iPad and then re-pair it.

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5. If prompted, confirm again.

Once this is done, plug your Apple Pencil into the iPad and tap on the pairing option when prompted.

Another simple step to try is to restart your iPad. Sometimes things stop working and turning it off and back on fixes it.

Press and hold the power button until the option to turn off the iPad appears. Do this and wait a minute or so while it shuts down. Once complete, wait for a second or two and then press and hold the power button to turn it on. If that doesn’t fix the issue, you may need to pair the Apple Pencil as mentioned above.

If none of the above steps work, you will likely need to get a new Apple Pencil. If it’s new, you can take it back to the store where you bought it, or if it’s under warranty you can go to an Apple retail store where they’ll likely replace it.

Apple hides the Apple Pencil battery life indicator in the iPad’s Notification Center.

To see this, you need to unlock your iPad and open Notification Center by swiping down. You can now swipe left to the Today View and look at the Batteries widget to see how much Apple Pencil battery life is left. If you don’t see this widget, you can add it.

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This will now show you Apple Pencil battery life and other Bluetooth devices at a glance.

Apple Pencil Doesn’t Write As Well As It Used To

Over time, the Apple Pencil tip can break down and stop working as well as before. If you use it a lot, you will have to change it earlier than other users.

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Apple includes a second tip in the Apple Pencil box. If you’ve already used it or lost it, you can buy a four-pack here. Apple or best buy For $19.99.

My Apple Pencil Is Not Working In This App

Apple Pencil works in all iPad apps to select items like you can with your finger, but it may not work as you expect in every app.

If you can’t draw or write with Apple Pencil, check if the app supports handwriting. Some apps may not support handwriting and you may need to use the keyboard or search for a new app.