Can't believe this is still an issue 6 whole years later in the year of our lord 2023, jfc get it together Apple. I have an iPad Pro that's several years old but still works well, though my original Apple Pencil died recently. My friend gave me a brand new one (still unopened in the packaging) that she bought about a year ago and never ended up using. I tried to connect it, but it won't charge or stay paired at all. Also tried the heat trick with a hair dryer multiple times, and it still isn't working. Going to try the genius bar at the store, but will be supremely annoyed if I have to replace a literally brand new pencil because Apple can't get their sh*t together.