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Apple Pencil not working on Photoshop for iPad

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November 8, 2019
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Apple Pencil is not working with photoshop for ipad

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Andes34449353vtxv

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Hey, I also had the same problem, but it seems like in my situation it is fixed.

So, I kept changing my colour of the brush to black, and my apple pencil keeps not drawing anything

Then, there is the "main colour" button (shown in image) which I changed it to black afterwards and my apple pencil started drawing again - turns out it is a colour issue.

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Vito5E6D

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Try twisting the pencil head on a little tighter. I had the same problem and this was the solution that worked for me

the_Kaptiv

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Old post, but still an issue. Tried all the recommended adjustments (restart iPad, restart Photoshop, uninstall and reinstall Pshop), but nothing worked. What I did find strange was that while my pencil worked in Fresco, Illustrator and Procreate, it was listed in my Blutooth queue as not connected after going back to Pshop. 'Forgot Device' and reconnected it and that finally worked. Hope this helps someone.

Lonnie MF

Participant

This may not affect most of the users here, but my iPad pencil stopped working and I was trying to find out why online. I did a simple restart of the app and it worked again.

Leif Robertson Fifer

Inspiring

This is what worked for me. Restarted the app and the brush started working again! /

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M Shaw

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If you are running into issues with Brush use with the pencil, is the issue with all brushes or only some of the preset brushes? If only with certain brushes does pressing harder with the pencil get marks made? We have had reports from a few users that pencil sensitivity is not soft enough. We are hoping to address this in a future release. Can folks running into problem go to preferences, enable Touch indicator in the Input section and make a screen recording of the issue you are seeing. (if unsure how to do a screen recording see https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/take-a-screenshot-or-screen-recording-ipad08a40f3b/ipados)

joshs51932991

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Hi M Shaw,

Looks like this was a year ago, but I'm still having this problem. iPad Mini + Apple pencil 1st gen. The pencil is charged. Pencil can select tools, toggle menus, and even use selection tool. Can select brushes and eraser, but can't actually use them.

Per your request, I've screen capped a demo for you. Please help!

joshs51932991

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BETTER VIDEO: Here's a demo of the bug with Touch indicator turned on.

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David_Illig

Inspiring

Bluetooth on? Pencil is paired and works with other apps? If so, try deleting PS for iPad and re-downloading.

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FphilbeckAuthor

Participant

See above,

nikunj.m

Legend

Hi there,

Would you mind confirming the iPad and Apple Pencil version you are using? Also, is the application not registering any input using the Apple pencil or are you facing issues using the Apple pencil while using a brush/sketching?

Regards,

Nikunj

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FphilbeckAuthor

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I am using the Apple Pencil 2 and the 2018 iPad Pro iOS version 13.1.3. I can use the pencil to choose something in the toolbar a brush etc. but it does not register if I try and use that tool. Apple Pencil is working fine in all other apps. Procreate Pixelmator etc. As suggested I deleted the app and re-downloaded that has not solved the issue.

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