And recently, weve seen many users complain about their Apple Pencil not charging.

Why Is My Apple Pencil Not Charging?

There are a number of reasons why your Apple Pencil might not be charging.

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Lets start with the simple solutions and work our way up to the complex ones.

Thats why it is advisable to clean your iPad and Apple Pencill once in a while.

Moreover, you could also use a toothpick to remove any stubborn dirt or debris.

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Rebooting can fix bugs and glitches that may be preventing your Apple Pencil from charging.

It can also reset the charging process and power cycle your iPad.

Heres how it’s possible for you to reboot an iPad:

1.Open theSettingsapp.

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3.Scroll down and tap onShut Down.

4.Slide the power icon to turn off the unit.

5.Wait for a few seconds.

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6.Press and hold the power button to boot your iPad.

Enable Bluetooth

The Apple Pencil uses Bluetooth technology to pair with iPad.

To charge the Apple Pencil using the iPad, you must first connect it to the iPad.

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If not, tap on the toggle next toBluetoothto turn it on.

3.Turn off Bluetooth services by tapping the green toggle next toBluetooth.

4.Wait for a few seconds.

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5.Turn on Bluetooth services by tapping the toggle again.

Unpair the Apple Pencil and Pair Again

Sometimes, restarting Bluetooth services does not solve the problem.

In this situation, try re-pairing the Apple Pencil.

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This can fix the Apple Pencil not charging issue.

Heres how you could do it for the first-generation Apple Pencil:

3.Tap theinfoicon next to the Apple Pencil.

4.Tap onForget This machine.

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5.Unpair the Apple Pencil by tapping onForget equipment.

5.On the next screen, tap onForget Deviceto unpair the Apple Pencil 2.

6.Wait for a few seconds.

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7.Place the second-generation Apple Pencil on the magnetic connector of the iPad, and itll automatically pair.

2.Tap onGeneralfrom the left menu.

3.Scroll down and tap onTransfer or Reset iPad.

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4.Choose theResetoption on the next screen.

5.SelectReset internet Settingsfrom the options.

All you gotta do is put the battery on charge for an extended period.

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In this case, charging the Apple Pencil continuously for 5-6 hours may revive its battery.

Therefore, remove the case and see if it fixes the problem.

Use Your iPads Adapter to Charge the Apple Pencil 1st Gen. To do this, youll need the Apples USB-C to Apple Pencil adapter.

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To check for updates, stick to this:

2.Tap onGeneralfrom the left panel.

4.Now, your iPad will check for the new iPadOS version.

If theres any update available, download and install it.

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2.Tap onGeneral Settingsfrom the left panel.

3.Scroll down and ChooseTransfer or Reset iPad.

4.SelectErase All Content and options.

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6.key in your passcode.

Your iPad will begin the factory reset process.

FAQs

Can You Fix an Apple Pencil That Wont Charge?

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Yes, it’s possible for you to fix an Apple Pencil that wont charge.

How Do You Charge a Dead Apple Pencil?

Does Apple Pencil 2 Stop Charging?

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Yes, the Apple Pencil 2 can stop charging.

Is It OK to Overcharge Apple Pencil?

No, it is not OK to overcharge your Apple Pencil.

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Overcharging can shorten the lifespan of the battery.

What Is the Lifespan of the Apple Pencil Battery?

The lifespan of the Apple Pencil battery depends on how often you use it.

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