Apple pencil is one of the very important features on Apple products. Apple pencil was first introduced with the first iPad Pro, then in 2015. Below are some of the ways of how to fix your Apple Pencil not working. But today, we have two different Apple pencil models. The two types are Apple Pencil are:
- Apple Pencil and
- Apple Pencil 2
Every iPad should be able to use one of the two types, even, including the very best iPads in market. So Apple pencil is used to draw, sketch, take notes, or even use the Apple Pencil for more precise taps on the screen. The Apple Pencil is an easy and convenient tool to use for the iPad users. Below are some of the ways of how to fix your Apple Pencil not working.
Your Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil 2 might be having a problem and not functioning well. Such as not responding well in apps, refusing to turn on, disappearing from notification centre’s battery menu, below are some of the simple tips to solve your Apple Pencil not functioning and make it back to life by functioning.
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It is very important to know that the Apple Pencil’s nib do comes off because it do wear down over time, and there is need to swap it out. There is always a replacement nib that do come with every Apple Pencil. Since it can be replaced, this simply means that it can also be loose. Once an Apple Pencil nib has been loose, this simply means that iPhones, iPad will not be able to communicate with the Apple Pencil properly.
Always make sure that your Apple Pencil nib is tight, and if not, twist the nib clockwise to tighten it properly. It does not require much effort and less pressure is required to tighten it. Just always make sure that the Apple Pencil is on and well tightened.
If this works for your Apple Pencil, then you are fine, and if not, follow the solutions below.
Charge your Apple Pencil
Another thing is that, you need to make sure that your Apple’s Pencil is well charged. this is because this is among the funniest thing that could happen to your Apple Pencil. You can pull down the notification center and look for your Apple Pencil under “Batteries”.
If you have not been using your Pencil of recent or you run out of battery, this may take you for like 10 to 15 minutes before your stylus could properly charge and show up in the notification Center. So therefore, don’t be bothered and panic if you are unable to see your Apple Pencil immediately, so give it some times to charge it.
You might have charged your Apple Pencil for like 20 minute and it is still not showing up in the Notification Center, just continue reading to get the solution to that.
After charging for several minute and your Apple Pencil is still not showing up in the Notification Center, this fault might not be from the Apple Pencil’s side but from your iPad. An excellent old fashioned reboot option can help to get your Apple Pencil working back effectively. To do this, turn off and on your iPad or rather do a hard reset. in any way, your Apple Pencil should start working perfectly if the problem is a minor one.
How you can Restart an iPad
Below is how to restart an iPad easily:
- Firstly, press and hold firm the “On/Off” button and also the “Home” button simultaneously.
- After that, keep holding the buttons down as the screen turns off.
- And finally, continue holding the buttons down till the “Apple logo” is been displayed.
How to restart iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad Mini
Below is how to restart iPad Air, iPad Pro and iPad Mini:
- Firstly, press and hold the “top button” or either the “Volume button” on the iPad.
- Then keep holding on the buttons as the Screen turns off.
- Keep on holding on the buttons till the “Apple logo” appeared on your screen.
- Finally, release the buttons.
Check your Bluetooth Connection
If after the solution above, your Apple Pencil is still not working. Below are some of the ways of how to fix your Apple Pencil not working. Then consider checking your Bluetooth settings to verify if the Apple Pencil is well connected. And if it is not connected, then reconnect it. In another way, just “unpair” your Apple Pencil and then “pair” it to your iPad. Most times, this might get your Apple Pencil to start working perfectly.
Call Apple Support
If after the Bluetooth connection, your Apple Pencil is still not working as expected.
Since it is obvious that Apple Pencil is defective after trying all the solutions above, and nothing is working out.
The best thing to do now is to go to an Apple store for further complain. Which might be that they will help you in troubleshooting or exchange it for you. And at times you might not be residing near an Apple store, just call the Apple care on 1-800-MY-APPLE for repair or replacement. You can also visit the “Apple’s support website”.
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