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How to connect Apple Pencil 1 to iPad Pro 2018 (USB-C socket)

I have a Apple pencil 1 Gen, don't want to buy another Apple pencil 2nd, how to pair pencil 1 to my iPad Pro 2018?

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi

Posted on Mar 2, 2023 12:52 AM

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apple_mac_user_01

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Posted on Mar 2, 2023 1:07 AM

Apple Pencil 1 is not compatible with your iPad, which is iPad Pro 11 (1st gen) because your pencil has a Lightning connector and your iPad has an USB-C port, so it can’t be connected. To pair your iPad with Apple Pencil, you need to buy Apple Pencil (2nd generation).

Models that are compatible with Apple Pencil 1

iPad Pro 12.9 (1st/2nd generation)
iPad Pro 10.5
iPad Pro 9.7
iPad (6th generation and later)
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad mini (5th generation)

Models that are compatible with Apple Pencil 2

iPad Pro 12.9 (3rd generation and later)
iPad Pro 11
iPad Air (4th generation and later)
iPad mini (6th generation)

Hope that helps.

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