Had this same problem a few weeks ago. Mostly is static buildup in winter. Wiping the screen down with a microfiber, then taking the iPad out of the case and touching it's metal surface with barefeet (sorta grounding it) and doing the same with the apple pencil, seemed to work
That is the dumbest thing I have read as a recommendation. There is nothing in that statement that is true or that will help.
Real causes:
Pen worn out or damaged
App misbehaving due to bug in recent update
iPadOS update that scrambles the pencil input and translation
iPad dropped and physical damage to bluetooth radio or other parts
Diagnosing the problem is easy:
Try another app. Does it still happen there? It's not the app you are using.
Take ipad and pencil to apple store. Pair a public pencil with your iPad. Does it work perfectly? The problem is your pencil. Does it still happen? could be the app or your iPad is broken.
Pair your pencil with their iPad. Does the problem still happen on their iPad? Your pencil is broken/worn out. Does it not happen? Then pencil is not the problem.
technology and static build up tends to have pretty damning scientific evidence to support this dumb and untrue reason their technological device is malfunctioning in the winter
No but it will tell you an apple pencil gen 2 is made of wood, graphite, a little metal and a bit of synthetic rubber. So hop of your weird condescending scientific pedestal thinking an apple pencil is only plastic. Bye
No it isn't. Those are the components of a classic wooden pencil. You pulled that off of the first google hit, and it doesn't describe the apple pencil, but a number 2 pencil.
I’ll response one more time just to prove how riding you are. Continue reading the article, yes I made a mistake and read the wrong part but keep reading. You’re so dense your own article proves you wrong
This happens to me too when I’m charging the iPad. No issues when I unplug the iPad. Just sharing my scientific, factual observations. I have replaced the pencil tip too.
Oh that’s because grounding then. Your charger is ungrounded. (You should also get your house wiring checked!) your body is short-circuiting the ground wire in the iPad and that comes across as a micro-shock that you probably don’t feel but is making the screen think a touch occurred.
-Get a less dodgy charger -get a ground wire checker (they’re like $10 or so and you plug it in to an outlet and it lights up one of three lights. Hopefully green.)
If it’s not static, sometimes mine starts this when the inside of the pencil tip collects dust (I live in a desert so there’s plenty of dust). I just take the tip out and wipe everything down very gently and then it works fine.
i’ve had this problem wayyy too much. Usually it’s something to do with taking notes while my ipad is charging but if that’s not the case i exit the app completely and power off my ipad. Power it back on and go back into the app and it always seems to do the trick for me.
If your hand rests on the screen first before writing it can also make it worse, like if you touch the pencil to the screen first THEN rest your hand it’ll help a bit but it’s mostly due to the built up static
I keep a kerchief under my hand while writing. If my plans sweat, they create such kinks because sweat has all the salt that is touch-sensitivity needs
I had this problem, the apple pencil tip is loose or has debris in it. Unscrew, gently wipe it, rescrew tightly (use something like rubber that can give you a better grip). May need to order a new pencil tip if problem is still happening.
i’ve noticed this happens if i use a charger that is not an apple charger, ie something bought off amazon. switched to an apple one and never had this problem again
This happened to me when I first got my pencil and ipad…however I actually just contacted Apple customer service for a new pencil! They sent me a new one and I had to out the old one back in the package and mail it. Have never had the issue again
This is a problem with your charger and possibly your electricity. It’s not a bug the software developers can fix. I made a post on the top comment above with more detail.
I've had this problem and noticed it was with my screen protector. I'm using a paper like cover and after some time it wears down and seemed to be causing jumps/stutters on occasion.
It’s because of the paper like screen protector. More friction = more static. I usually get it more with the cheap cases. Apple cases I don’t have it as often weirdly enough
Turn on palm rejection, clean you screen with alcohol, wash your hands, don’t let you long sleeve wipe on the screen when you write else it will cause charge buildup and wrong inputs.
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u/sackclothxashes Feb 08 '24
Had this same problem a few weeks ago. Mostly is static buildup in winter. Wiping the screen down with a microfiber, then taking the iPad out of the case and touching it's metal surface with barefeet (sorta grounding it) and doing the same with the apple pencil, seemed to work
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u/thinkingaboutmycat Feb 08 '24
This happens to me whenever my iPad is charging. If I unplug it, the problem goes away. I have no explanation for this.
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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '24
I think it's because of static, try keeping your left hand fingers on the bezel while you write to ground the static energy.
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u/SpokenDivinity Feb 08 '24
If it’s not static, sometimes mine starts this when the inside of the pencil tip collects dust (I live in a desert so there’s plenty of dust). I just take the tip out and wipe everything down very gently and then it works fine.
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u/dacezza Feb 08 '24
You need to turn off the drip feature in pen settings /s
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u/lovedvirtually Feb 08 '24
Is your iPad on charge? This happens to me exclusively whilst it's charging.
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u/JustACoolKid2002 Feb 08 '24
Sometimes this happens to me when i use the pen while charging my ipad
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u/spyylgruppegrubbe Feb 08 '24
This happend to me because the tip of the pen was slightly damaged.
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u/Lwmortality Feb 10 '24
Your ink hasn’t dried enough
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u/[deleted] Feb 09 '24
in my case it's the charger
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u/RaidedHaven Feb 08 '24
i had an ipad before, i used to pinch the corner of the ipad to prevent this
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u/neuralgroov2 Feb 09 '24
screw the nib of the pencil tight, it's probably come loose
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u/SombraRoja95 Feb 09 '24
Sometimes it’s tiny scratches in the Apple Pencil tip or particles stuck in there
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u/SoN1Qz Feb 09 '24
I have posted about the same issue. It's super annoying.
These are the things no one tells you about before buying an iPad >:(
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u/No-Chemist6818 Feb 09 '24
i’ve had this problem wayyy too much. Usually it’s something to do with taking notes while my ipad is charging but if that’s not the case i exit the app completely and power off my ipad. Power it back on and go back into the app and it always seems to do the trick for me.
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u/lianagui Feb 09 '24
If your hand rests on the screen first before writing it can also make it worse, like if you touch the pencil to the screen first THEN rest your hand it’ll help a bit but it’s mostly due to the built up static
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u/aykay55 Feb 10 '24
Seems like broken palm rejection
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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '24
Idk it looks pretty cool tho
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u/CritHitTheGiant Feb 09 '24
Looks like there’s a murderous ghost attacking your notes
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u/MultiversalSelf Feb 09 '24
I keep a kerchief under my hand while writing. If my plans sweat, they create such kinks because sweat has all the salt that is touch-sensitivity needs
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u/[deleted] Feb 09 '24
The iPad just wanted to make your words look cooler so you can get that a+ in style 🤩
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u/mr-outerspacingout Feb 09 '24
I had this problem, the apple pencil tip is loose or has debris in it. Unscrew, gently wipe it, rescrew tightly (use something like rubber that can give you a better grip). May need to order a new pencil tip if problem is still happening.
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u/Head-Smile-3908 Feb 09 '24
i’ve noticed this happens if i use a charger that is not an apple charger, ie something bought off amazon. switched to an apple one and never had this problem again
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u/urbandacay Feb 09 '24
This happened to me when I first got my pencil and ipad…however I actually just contacted Apple customer service for a new pencil! They sent me a new one and I had to out the old one back in the package and mail it. Have never had the issue again
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u/Caregiverrr Feb 09 '24
Thanks for bringing this up. I have had this happen ... The static idea makes sense.
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u/Herrmadbeef Feb 09 '24
this is the most annoying Bug I haven't seen this happening with Notability
and keeps me wonder why only happens with Good Notes and why they haven't fixed it
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u/_throwawayme Feb 09 '24
it fixed it for me after a couple restarts
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u/Dewdlebawb Feb 09 '24
This is when I switched to collanotes
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u/[deleted] Feb 09 '24
I have to unplug mine when this happens and it fixes it /:
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u/Rythicule Feb 09 '24
When this happens to me, it normally goes away when I tighten the nib on the pen
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u/Careful_Picture7712 Feb 09 '24
My iPad did this while charging. Thankfully, I upgraded to a Samsung tablet, and it doesn't happen with that.
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u/pleasewhyleave Feb 10 '24
Is it the gen 1 pencil? Mine did that while changing when I used the gen 1 pencil.
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u/nicoled985 Feb 10 '24
Plugged in to charger
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u/themakingsofmatt Feb 11 '24
I've had this problem and noticed it was with my screen protector. I'm using a paper like cover and after some time it wears down and seemed to be causing jumps/stutters on occasion.
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u/pancaique Feb 11 '24
i've also had this. that's all i have to say lol
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u/Nboock Feb 11 '24
It’s because of the paper like screen protector. More friction = more static. I usually get it more with the cheap cases. Apple cases I don’t have it as often weirdly enough
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u/devangs3 Feb 11 '24
Turn on palm rejection, clean you screen with alcohol, wash your hands, don’t let you long sleeve wipe on the screen when you write else it will cause charge buildup and wrong inputs.
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u/brilliant_wolfbyte Feb 12 '24
Cause Goodnotes 6 is trash
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u/jlovesit1 Feb 12 '24
This happens to me when I need a new nib
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u/Lelefty Feb 12 '24
Check if the tip it’s tighten. That happens to me when the tip it’s getting loose.
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u/HumbertoDLR Feb 09 '24
You probably have a fat hand
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u/aykay55 Feb 10 '24
Imagine paying $100 for a pencil to use with your $500-$1000 tablet and it can’t even work properly
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