How to Troubleshoot and Fix Apple Pencil When It Stops Working

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The first-generation iPad introduced a wireless stylus pen in 2015, that communicates with the device via Bluetooth. The Apple Pencil enables smooth marking on the screen of the device and can be used simultaneously with the user’s fingers.

The stylus pencil works fine, until or unless it starts bringing up issues like not responding to the apps, not appearing in the menu, etc. There are a few easy tips to follow to troubleshoot and fix such errors.

Tips to Troubleshoot and Fix the Apple Pencil

Are you one of those facing issues with your stylus pencil? Read along to know more about the tips to fix the same.

Tighten the Nib

With time, the Apple pencil’s nib can come off. However, you can use the additional nib that comes along in the stylus box. If the nib is not completely damaged, you can simply tighten the same and use, as it can loosen up. It is advised that while you fix the nib of the stylus, never apply too much pressure, instead keep it gentle.

Recharge

Sometimes, the Apple Pencil does not detect the apps and stop working when you point them on the screen. The primary step to take in such a case is to check the battery of the pencil. You need to make sure that the battery percentage isn’t low, and to do the same, swipe down on the screen of your device. Check for the Apple Pencil icon near the battery icon. If you don’t see the pencil icon on the screen, do not panic! Leave it on charge for about ten minutes. In case, if it still doesn’t appear after charging for 10-15 minutes, read further to try on other methods.

Reboot

Have you ever thought that maybe your iPad is creating a problem and not the Apple Pencil? Here, the traditional trick will fix the same for you. All you need to do is reboot your iPad Pro. Either you can switch it off for a few seconds and turn it back on. Else, you can also perform a hard reset. Go for any of the two options and things might fix for you.

Hard Reset an iPad With Touch ID

The steps to hard reset an iPad with Touch ID are:

Press and hold the Power and Home button, simultaneously.
When Apple’s logo flashes on the screen, release the buttons.
Hard Reset an iPad With Face ID

The steps to hard reset an iPad with Face ID are:

Press and release the up and down volume buttons, on after the other.
Press the Home button and release it when the Apple logo flashes on the screen.
Re-Pair

An Apple Pencil works with Bluetooth connectivity. It’s time to check if your Pencil’s connection is fine. Connect the Pencil if it’s disconnected. Else, you can also reconnect and try working with the same.

Contact Apple Support

In case, none of the above-mentioned methods work for you, you may contact Apple Support. The professionals can help you troubleshoot the issues and fix the same for you. You can drop an email on the official address, or you can visit Apple’s website for seeking help.

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