How to pair and charge your Apple Pencil
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Pairing and charging your Apple Pencil may not be the most intuitive out-of-box process. Let this guide walk you through it step by step.
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How to Charge an Apple Pencil (Any Generation)
The USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter is required to pair and charge Apple Pencil (1st generation) with iPad (10th generation). Buy now at .
USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter
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Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery level - Apple Support
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Apple Pencil review: Apple Pencil 2: All about iPad Pro's magnetic accessory for 2018 - CNET
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Use Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support
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How to Charge Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) - Astropad
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Fix Apple Pencil Not Charging [Best Solutions] - Alvaro Trigo's Blog
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How to pair and charge your Apple Pencil
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