If you’ve been using Procreate on your iPad with Apple Pencil for any amount of time, you may have come across some issues with the Pencil not working as expected. Maybe your strokes aren’t appearing, or there’s a significant delay between your drawing and it appearing on the screen. Whatever the issue, it can be frustrating when you’re trying to create art and your tool feels like it’s failing you. Here are 12 tips to help you fix your Apple Pencil glitches in Procreate.

1. Restart your iPad

Sometimes, all it takes is a good old-fashioned restart. Hold down the power button on your iPad and swipe to turn it off. After a minute or two, hold down the power button again to turn it back on. This can sometimes clear up any temporary glitches that might be affecting your Apple Pencil.

2. Update to the latest version of Procreate

Make sure you’re running the most recent version of Procreate. You can check this by going to the App Store and clicking on the Updates tab. If there’s an update available for Procreate, install it and see if that resolves your issue.

3. Check your Pencil battery

Is your Apple Pencil fully charged? Sometimes, if the battery is low, you may experience connectivity issues. To check your Pencil’s battery level, go into your iPad’s Settings app, tap on Bluetooth, and look for your Apple Pencil. If it’s connected, you should see the battery level listed.

4. Clean your Pencil’s tip

Over time, your Pencil’s tip can become dirty or clogged with dust or other debris. This can cause it to not work as accurately as it should. Gently clean the tip with a soft, damp cloth or a specialized Pencil tip cleaner.

5. Reset your Pencil

If your Pencil is still acting up, try resetting it. You can do this by going into your iPad’s Bluetooth settings and forgetting your Apple Pencil. Then, press and hold the Pencil’s side button until the LED indicator starts flashing. Reconnect the Pencil to your iPad to start fresh.

6. Adjust your iPad’s touch sensitivity

If your Pencil isn’t registering your strokes accurately, you may need to adjust your iPad’s touch sensitivity. Go to your iPad’s Settings app, tap on General, then Accessibility. From there, select Touch, and adjust the Touch Accommodations and Touch Sensitivity sliders until your Pencil is working properly.

7. Disable gestures in Procreate

Procreate has some built-in gestures that may be interfering with your Apple Pencil’s functionality. Try disabling these gestures by going into your Procreate settings, selecting Gesture Controls, and turning them off.

8. Clear your iPad’s cache

Your iPad’s cache can become bogged down over time with old data, which can cause performance issues. You can clear the cache by going to the Settings app, selecting Safari, and clearing your history and website data.

9. Check for software updates

Make sure your iPad’s operating system is up-to-date by going to the Settings app, selecting General, and tapping on Software Update. If there’s a new update available, install it and see if that resolves your Apple Pencil issues.

10. Try resetting all settings

If all else fails, you may need to reset your iPad’s settings to their factory defaults. This should be a last resort, as it will erase all of your data and settings. To do this, go to the Settings app, select General, then Reset, and choose Reset All Settings.

11. Use a different stylus

If your Apple Pencil is still not working correctly, it may be time to try a different stylus. There are many other stylus options available that work with Procreate, including third-party options.

12. Contact Apple Support

If none of these tips work; it may be time to reach out to Apple Support. They can help diagnose any underlying hardware issues and recommend a solution.

In summary, glitches with your Apple Pencil in Procreate can be frustrating, but there are several steps you can take to try and fix the problem. Start with the basics, like restarting your iPad or updating Procreate, and work your way through the list until you find a solution. And if all else fails, don’t hesitate to reach out to Apple Support for further assistance.