Will first generation apple pencil work with new ipad pro

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Will first generation apple pencil work with new ipad pro

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Does the first Apple Pencil work with the new iPad pro?

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models: iPad mini (5th generation) iPad (6th generation and later) iPad Air (3rd generation)

Can you connect 1st generation Apple Pencil to new iPad?

Pair your Apple Pencil (1st generation) with your iPad (10th generation) Remove the cap and plug your Apple Pencil and a USB-C cable into the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter. Plug the other end of the cable into your iPad. When the Pair button appears, tap it.

Can I use Apple Pencil 1st gen with iPad Pro 3rd generation?

First-generation Apple Pencil works with: iPad Air 3rd gen. iPad mini 5th gen. iPad 6th gen and later. iPad Pro 9.7-inch.

Can I use Apple Pencil 1st gen with iPad Pro 4th gen?

No. You need the 2nd gen Apple Pencil with the 2018/2020 iPad Pro models. The 1st gen Pencil will NOT work. The 1st gen Apple Pencil only works with older iPad Pro models, the 6th and 7th gen iPads, the iPad Air 3 and iPad Mini 5 models.