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From March 2019 every iPad device is compatible with Apple Pencil on I and II generation. Apple Pencil is among the handiest equipment you can lay your hands on, and reasonably so. It can help the user in numerous tasks and you can avail it as well.

To take the lead of everything related to Apple Pencil, our blog will help you out. To know how you can use your Apple Pencil easily, here is a complete and easy guide on how to Apple Pencil in your iPad and iPad Pro.

Hello to Apple Pencil

If you have used Apple Pencil earlier, then you are familiar with Apple Pencil, here we introduce how to use Apple Pencil I and II generations in current iPad and iPad Pro.

Two distinct generations of Apple Pencil namely generation I and Generation II are available in the market. If the user thinks both have similar functions and names, then note that both have the same color and same dimension. So it’s important to be able to distinguish amidst the difference Apple Pencil. Both of them are not supported in all iPad and iPad Pro.

First-generation of Apple Pencil work:

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (first generation).
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (second generation).
  • iPad Air third generation
  • iPad mini fifth generation
  • iPad sixth generation
  • 10.2 inches iPad seventh generation
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch

II generation of Apple Pencil Works With

  • iPad Pro 11-inch.
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (third generation).

Two minor differences between Apple Pencil generation I and II is that there is a silver band on top of the first-gen Apple Pencil.

Here are some more distinguishing features between generation I and Generation II that are not easy to find in photos.

Apple Pencil I generation poses a soft, polished finish and completely round in shape. It has a silver band and a detachable cap exposing a lightning connector. The conductor can be utilized to charge and pair the Pencil. On the other hand, II generation has a matt finished, and one flat side has the word Apple Pencil written on its side. it can pair and charges magnetically and does not use a lighting connector.

How to pair Apple Pencil with iPad and iPad Pro ( generation I)

1. Unlock the preferred iPad and uncap the Pencil.

2. The Pencil should be plugged into the iPad.

3. Tap on Bluetooth Pairing Request if it appears.

How to pair Apple Pencil with your iPad and iPad Pro ( generation II)

1. Unlock the preferred iPad and uncap the Pencil.

2. The Apple Pencil should be placed on the broad side of iPad Pro that has the magnetic strip.

3. Tap on Bluetooth Pairing Request if it appears.

Checking Apple Pencil’s battery level

They don’t have a physical charging indicator and LED on its body. So you have to check its battery energy on your iPad and iPad Pro you have paired.

Here is a step to how to check the battery energy level of I generation Apple Pencil.

1. Drag iPad’s top downwards to trigger Notification Center.

2. To reach Widgets screen you need to swipe right.

3. Oversee Batteries division.

4. In case the Battery division is not visible, then press Edit on the lower Widget side.

5. Now, press the Plus option to add the section within Widgets.

Checking Apple Pencil’s battery level ( II generation Apple Pencil)

On comparing Apple Pencil generation, I the II generation Apple Pencil easy to check the battery level. It can be simply placed beside the magnetic charging strip. You can also remove you get notification pop up on your device where show your battery percentage.

Here is a step to charge I generation of Apple Pencil using your iPad pro

1. Detach cap from Apple Pencil.

2. Put the Lightning connector into your device’s Lightning port.

Here is a step to charge I generation of Apple Pencil using the lighting adapter

1. Detach cap from Apple Pencil.

2. Put Lightning connector in Lightning adapter.

3. Plug Lightning adapter in the Lightning cable.

Here is a step to charge generation of Apple Pencil

The Pencil simply needs to be placed at the broad side of the iPad Pro that has the magnetic strip.

Elina John is a self-professed security expert; she has been making the people aware of the security threats. Her passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. She writes for Mcafee security products at mcafee.com/activate.

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