Questions & Answers for Apple Pencil (1st Generation)
169 Questions from the Community
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Does Apple Pencil work with iPad mini 4
I was wondering if the Apple Pencil is compatable with the iPad mini 4.
- Asked by Charlotte M from Point Cook
- May 15, 2017
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Best Answer:An iPad mini 4 is an older version of the iPad. The Apple Pencil will only work on the newer models of the IPad line. Such as the IPad Pro line
- Answered by Zoey D from New York
- Nov. 26, 2017
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Best Answer:
No, when the Apple Pencil 1st gen came out, it was intended for the Pro series until in 2018 when Apple announced iPad 6. iPad 6 is the only one in the Original iPad line as of right now that supports the Apple Pencil.
- Answered by Jae S K from Sydney
- Dec. 30, 2018
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which pencil works with iPad Air MD792HN/A?
- Asked by Myothein W from Imphal
- Jun. 29, 2019
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AnswerNone, sadly. It depends on which one it is.
- Answered by Noah B from Margaret River
- Jul. 16, 2019
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Can you have AirPods connected to the iPad at the same time as the pencil?
- Asked by Abbigail D from Aventura
- Sep. 2, 2019
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Does the Apple Pencil work like a stylus also?
- Asked by Linda J from Wausau
- Aug. 19, 2019
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what devices is Apple Pencil compatible with
- Asked by Shonah L from Whitby
- Aug. 19, 2019
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why provide a spare tip? Do they wear out?
- Asked by Andrew E from London
- Feb. 24, 2016
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Does the Apple Pencil 1 work with iPad Air 2
- Asked by Andrea R from Toronto
- Jun. 9, 2019
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AnswerNo the the first generation Apple Pencil does not work with the IPad Air 2.
- Answered by Sumayah G from New Carrollton
- Jul. 9, 2019
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does apple pencil work with the newest MacBook Pro
- Asked by Barbara J A from Phoenix
- Sep. 2, 2018
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Best Answer:no, apple pencil only works with ipad pro and 6th gen
- Answered by Jack C
- Sep. 26, 2018
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does apple pencil work with iphonexs or xr
- Asked by Ahmed A from Cairo
- Dec. 16, 2018
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Best Answer:Nope. Just tried it
- Answered by Scott W from Tampa
- Dec. 23, 2018
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Can you use the apple pencil on an iPhone 5s?
My grandmother is about to get an iPhone 5s and it would be easier for her to use if she could use the pencil with the phone. Is this possible?
- Asked by Hannah B
- Apr. 16, 2016
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AnsweriPad Models
iPad Air (3rd Generation)
iPad mini (5th Generation)
iPad Pro 10.5-inch
iPad (6th Generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd Generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st Generation)
iPad Pro 9.7-inch- Answered by Harsha P from Dubai
- Jul. 28, 2019
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How long does it take to charge an Apple pencil?
- Asked by Bill E from Twickenham
- Jan. 10, 2016
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AnswerIn my experience it takes about 15 minutes to fully Charge.
- Answered by Sumayah G from New Carrollton
- Jul. 9, 2019
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Best Answer:
Yes. The pencil uses Bluetooth which can be used on an airplane
- Answered by Sharon W from Choctaw
- Apr. 11, 2018
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Is apple pencil works with IPad 6th generation model number A1893 ?
- Asked by Deepak P from Itarsi
- Nov. 10, 2018
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Best Answer:Only first generation Apple pencil will work with iPad 6th generation.
if you have an Apple Pencil (1st generation), you can use it with these iPad models:
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad mini (5th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
iPad Pro 10.5-inch
iPad Pro 9.7-inch
iPad (6th generation)- Answered by Iremonts I
- Jun. 13, 2019
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Does the Apple Pencil work with 5th generation iPad mini
- Asked by Carol S from Westport
- May 21, 2019
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Answeryes the 1st gen. pencil works on the ipad mini5
- Answered by Peter C from Victoria
- Jun. 17, 2019
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Can I use Apple Pencil and a Bluetooth keyboard at the same time?
- Asked by Richard S from Brooklyn
- Aug. 8, 2018
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Best Answer:I can confirm you can have both the Pencil and a BT keyboard (non-Apple) working simultaneously on the 6th Gen iPad.
- Answered by William Y. L from Bellevue
- Sep. 26, 2018
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Is the Apple Pencil covered by apple care?
When I bought my IPad Pro, the associate said that since i purchased the apple care service, that it would also cover the pencil. Is this true? My pencil was damaged by my pet and would like to know if i can get it repaired.
- Asked by Alihony R from Hialeah
- Sep. 10, 2018
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Best Answer:Yes, if you buy Apple Care for iPad Pro along with an Apple Pencil, they will both be covered.
- Answered by Patrick B from Woodland
- Mar. 9, 2019
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can pencil 2 work with ipad pro 10.5
- Asked by Paul L
- Feb. 25, 2019
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AnswerNo, the second generation apple pencil does not work with the iPad Pro 10.5
- Answered by Kennedy W from Cambridge
- Jul. 16, 2019
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