Direct answer
A connected Pencil that will not draw can have a loose/worn tip, unsupported app state, low charge or model incompatibility. Test in Apple Notes before changing an art app.
What this covers
- The observed symptom matches this record
- Customer-accessible settings, connections and external components
- Diagnosis before reset, deletion or component replacement
What it does not cover
- ×A model-specific error code with a different documented meaning
- ×Internal electrical, battery-cell, gas, refrigeration or sealed-component repair
- ×A guarantee that every model exposes the same control label
Capture the exact symptom
ReversibleCheck Pencil battery, tighten the removable tip and draw in a new Apple Notes document.
Run the smallest isolation test
ReversibleTest finger drawing where supported, restart the iPad and compare another Pencil-aware app.
Correct only the proven cause
ReversibleReplace a worn tip, update the app/iPadOS or re-pair only after confirming the Pencil model matches the iPad.
Verify before changing anything else
ReversibleWrite continuously in Notes and test pressure/tilt in a supported app.
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Visible sources support the visible claims. Home Product Support records the publisher, the fact used and the review date; community reports can suggest an issue but do not become a published fact on their own.
Exact questions
Common follow-ups
What should I check before resetting anything?+
Check Pencil battery, tighten the removable tip and draw in a new Apple Notes document.
What is the safest isolation test?+
Test finger drawing where supported, restart the iPad and compare another Pencil-aware app.
When should I stop troubleshooting?+
Service a bent Pencil, damaged charging connector or iPad screen area that also misses finger touch.
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