It auto shuts down after 5 minutes of inactivity to save power. ✏【Not Compatible With Models Before 2018】 The ipad pencil doesn't support iPad 1 to 5 Gen, iPad pro 1st&2nd, iPad pro 10.5", iPad pro 9.7", iPad Air 1st/2nd Gen, iPad mini 1 to 4 Gen versions of iPad.
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