catalina 10.15.5 touch bar not working

The first thing to try is probably resetting the SMC - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295

"Resetting the system management controller (SMC) can resolve certain issues related to power, battery, fans, and other features."

It can also fix many problems associated with USB devices, which includes the Touch Bar.

Please let us know if that worked.

Or did not work.

Hello, I also have the same issue with the touch bar not working (doesn't even appear) and I've tried resetting the SMC just as you said but it's still not working. also tried running first aid in the disk utility but also does not work :(

As with the other's I have the same problem. I did not associate it with the update until reading this post. However, I have options for my touch bar in the keyboard settings panel. I tried to play with those, after trying everything else suggested without any luck. Has anyone else had their issue resolved?

I have a brand new 13" Macbook Pro that is just a few weeks old. I have kept it in prisctine shape since it arrived. I'm having the same exact problem, and it didn't even happen because of the update! I just opened my computer last night and the touch bar was completely black.

I tried finding touchpad on “Activity Monitor” to quit and relaunch but it doesn’t even exist there. 

I tried to reset NVRAM with the command+option+p+r

I tried to reset SMC 

None of these options work. There is no way I am spending $475 on fixing a brand new computer I just spent a lot of money on. This is my third Macbook Pro since 2007 and I love this product. I moved overseas for work right after purchasing the new computer and now need a replacement. I fully expect Apple, a global company to help me out.

I have a new computer $2,200 and the Touch Bar isn't working. I just spent $400 at a computer shop and they couldn't get it to work. They claimed this is a common problems with Apple's Touch Bar... it seems someone would start helping those of us who spent a lot of money only to get a bunch of lemon computers! I had a Mac from 2015 that works better, I was just trying to upgrade. After spending $2,200 and another $400 trying to repair what should not be broken... where does a person turn????

No, still the same issue - contacted apple support online and they said it could be a hardware keyboard issue and advised to book an appointment at a apple service provider :/ I ran a hardware diagnostic test which came back all clear so I don't really know where else to go..

This JUST happened to me today. I have done EVERYTHING recommended with terminal commands, and the various "resets" with powering on and off. Apple diagnostic test says everything is fine. It's just dead. Only thing that "works" is Power/fingerprint button. Frustrated as I used that function a LOT!!

I have had the same exact issue and as stated by everyone already have done all the steps found including erasing my entire computer and starting over again. Has anyone had any luck besides paying a bunch of money on a hardware repair that is clearly apples problem? There is no option for a TouchBar settings anywhere either. Thank you!

I have the same problem with Macbook Pro 2016.

resetting the SMC didn't help.

Please help,

Thank you

after exhausting all recommendation, I went to genius bar and they identified it as a hardware problem, they asked for $475 to repair

ok I just got a new Mac book pro and my Touch Bar seems to have a glitch that covers it I don't know how I can fix it

I've just updated mine to 10.15.6 and my Touch Bar has now done this.

Going to try a factory reset and pray that brings it back. Only bought my laptop in Jan :(

I've exact same problem. did you find any solution ?

Hi did this work?

The same happened to me after updating to 10.15.6 but simple restart did help me!