User level: Level 1 (4 points)iOS 27 has completely broken the Apple Pencil.
I've done everything from disconnecting to reconnecting and resetting my whole iPad, yet the Apple Pencil isn't working. I've looked it up and it seems like this is a known issue.
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Posted on Nov 5, 2026 9:25 PM
User level: Level 4 (2,112 points)Nov 5, 2026 10:22 PM in response to thedwarfplanetpluto0
Try these in order:
Go to Settings > Apple Pencil and check it shows connected. If not, unpair it and pair again.
Restart the iPad.
Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings. This keeps your data.
If you can, try the Pencil on another iPad to see if the Pencil itself is fine.
If it still fails, check for a newer iPadOS update, since others are seeing this after the update.
User level: Level 4 (2,844 points)Nov 6, 2026 6:15 PM in response to thedwarfplanetpluto0
Check that the tip is snug. If it is not snug, the Pencil may not work. You should see a tiny gap about the thickness of a sheet of paper between the tip and the body. Twist the tip clockwise until snug.
HTH
User level: Level 10 (124,115 points)Nov 6, 2026 6:55 AM in response to thedwarfplanetpluto0
Hello~ Let’s start with some basic details…iPad model and Apple pencil model? What actually happens when you try and use the pencil? Technical details please? In the meantime…
https://support.apple.com/en-us/108788
~Katana-San~
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256389570