Especially FAQ #06 Regarding Apple Pencil issues

While using Apple Pencil

・Cannot draw lines with a pen
・When I draw a line, it gets cut off.

If any problem occurs, the following causes are possible.

Bluetooth is turned off

If Bluetooth is turned off, the connection with Apple Pencil will be cut off and you will not be able to draw lines.
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on in the Settings app.

* This is the state where the connection is normal.

Insufficient charge

If the charge is insufficient, the connection with the Apple Pencil will be cut off and you will not be able to draw lines.
Check the battery level of the Apple Pencil and charge it if it is low.

loose nib

The pen tip of the Apple Pencil loosens as it is used for a long time due to friction and other factors.
Poor contact may occur.

This image shows the tip of the pen loose.
If this condition is confirmed

Re-tightening the pen tip in this way may improve the problem.
*Be careful not to overtighten the pen tip as this may damage the pen tip.

Worn nib

The tip of the Apple Pencil may malfunction due to wear and tear during long-term use.
Try replacing with a new pen tip (genuine).

Non-genuine pen tip is used

If you use non-genuine pen tips (compatible products), problems that do not occur with genuine products may occur.
In that case, please contact the distributor of the compatible product.

 

that’s all.
Please try these first when a problem occurs.

In addition, Apple official has released points to maximize the driving life / useful life of Apple products.
It is thought that by trying this with the Apple Pencil, it will lead to a reduction in the occurrence of problems, so please try it.

To Apple official article
*Japanese site

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