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White AT&T adapter, Lightning to USB-C, small rectangular shape

AT&T Apple Pencil 1st Gen Lightning to USB-C Adapter White

SKU CH-DAW1-VBTPE

Lightning-to-USB-C adapter charges and pairs 1st-generation Apple Pencil with 10th/11th-generation iPad (A16 2025)

  • Adapter connectorUSB Type-C
  • Team affiliation1 Piece
  • Product typeType
  • Product colorWhite
  • DetailsUSB Type C, White, apple pencil 1st generation, 0.889 L x 7.
  • Charges Apple Pencil 1st Gen via USB-C
  • Pairs exclusively with iPad 10th and 11th Gen A16 2025
  • Compact at .889 x 7.7978 x 12.4968 cm
  • Lightweight .018 kg for easy portability
  • Includes adapter tether for secure attachment

Apple Pencil 1st Gen adapter

The AT&T adapter connects a first-generation Apple Pencil to a USB-C port on the tenth or eleventh generation iPad with the A16 2025 chip. It handles both charging and the initial pairing process for that specific combination. The white unit measures .889 by 7.7978 by 12.4968 centimetres and weighs .018 kilograms. A tether is included to keep the small adapter attached to a cable.

Charging and pairing operation

Insert the Apple Pencil 1st Gen into the Lightning end of the adapter and plug a USB-C charging cable into the other port. Power flows through the USB-C connection to charge the stylus. Pairing is supported only with the iPad 10th and 11th Gen (A16 2025). If the pencil battery is below twenty percent, charge it first to establish a stable link.

Compatibility limits

The adapter works exclusively with the Apple Pencil 1st Gen and the iPad 10th or 11th Gen (A16 2025). It does not support any other Apple Pencil models or iPad generations. It is not designed as a Lightning cable extender. Buyers needing to pair or charge a second-generation Apple Pencil or an older iPad with a Lightning port cannot use this adapter.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAT&T
Product typeType
Product colorWhite
Ports & slots
Adapter connectorUSB Type-C
More details
Team affiliation1 Piece

Questions about this item

How do I install the adapter so the Apple Pencil 1st Gen pairs with my iPad 10th or 11th Gen A16 2025?

Insert the Apple Pencil 1st Gen into the Lightning end of the adapter, then connect the iPad's USB-C charging cable to the USB-C port on the adapter. If the Pencil battery is below 20%, charge it first to ensure a stable pairing connection with the iPad 10th/11th Gen A16 2025.

What maintenance or replacement will this adapter need over time?

The adapter has no moving parts or batteries and requires no scheduled maintenance. The included adapter tether helps prevent loss. Replace the unit only if the Lightning or USB-C connectors become physically damaged or fail to make a reliable connection.

What limit appears first when using this adapter continuously for charging and pairing?

The adapter supports charging and pairing exclusively via USB-C cables and is not designed as a Lightning cable extender. The practical limit is the Apple Pencil 1st Gen's own battery capacity and the iPad 10th/11th Gen A16 2025's power delivery, not the adapter itself.

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