There is nothing like annoying Drain the batteryThis causes the technology we use to lose its power, causing everything to stop. For those who use the Apple Pencil with an iPad, this experience can be very popular given that the Apple Pencil itself does not display battery life. The good news is that if you have a second generation Apple Pencil, the way to check your battery is fairly simple, as is the way it charges. And the first generation Apple Pencil requires a different approach.


The Apple Pencil is designed to last 12 hours of continuous use, and battery life definitely decreases with use. Here's how to check Apple Pencil battery depending on which version you have.

Check the battery of the second generation Apple Pencil

◉ Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.

◉ Place the Apple Pencil on the magnetic connector on the top of the iPad, which is located on the side of the volume buttons. This will also charge it. The second-generation Apple Pencil can only be charged via the magnetic connector option.

◉ The battery status will appear for a moment at the top of the screen and if nothing appears, try to connect again, or leave it plugged in for a minute as the battery might be close to zero.

◉ Another way to check is to open Settings and click on "Apple Pencil." You should see the battery level at the top.


Check the battery of the Apple Pencil XNUMXst generation

◉ Swipe down from the top edge of the iPad to access Notification Center.

◉ Swipe right to display the widget.

Click on "Batteries".

If you don't have a battery widget on your iPad, you will need to enable it. Click on Edit at the bottom of the widget section, then the + sign at the top, then choose Batteries, and choose the condition in which multiple batteries appear. You can also check your second generation Apple Pencil this way.

The first generation Apple Pencil can be distinguished by its magnetically placed cap.


You can charge the XNUMXst generation Apple Pencil in two ways.

◉ First, remove the cover, then attach it magnetically next to the iPad's Home button.

◉ Plug the Apple Pencil into the Lightning connector or the Lightning port on the iPad, or charge it with a USB power adapter using the Lightning adapter that comes with the pen.

How do you know the charge percentage of your Apple Pencil? Let us know in the comments.

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businessinsider

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