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Recently, there has been flashing/flickering issues on my New MacBook Pro 2018, it really ****** me off and sad coz it is just 7 months old and I use it carefully in my daily uses. Is this Software or Hardware ? My gut says this must be a hardware issue coz it is still there even after I updated the latest macOS 10.14.5 😬 .. I need your help guys , thanks
MacBook Pro 13”, macOS 10.14
Hey, ruwndar.
I see that you're having an issue with the Touch Bar on your 2018 MacBook Pro. It keeps flickering, and I'm happy to help.
Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac -- Reset the nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) using the steps in this article. See if the flicker stops.
Use safe mode to isolate issues with your Mac -- If resetting NVRAM didn't resolve the issue, restart your Mac in safe mode and test how it responds. Afterwards, reboot normally and log into your own user account. Remember this when booting in safe mode: Graphics performance limited in macOS Recovery, safe mode, or Guest User mode
How to test an issue in another user account on your Mac -- If the issue is also happening in safe mode, use this article to create and test a new administrative user account. This will demonstrate if the issue is isolated to your account, or if it's system wide.
Let me know how that goes, and take care!
Hey, ruwndar.
I see that you're having an issue with the Touch Bar on your 2018 MacBook Pro. It keeps flickering, and I'm happy to help.
Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac -- Reset the nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) using the steps in this article. See if the flicker stops.
Use safe mode to isolate issues with your Mac -- If resetting NVRAM didn't resolve the issue, restart your Mac in safe mode and test how it responds. Afterwards, reboot normally and log into your own user account. Remember this when booting in safe mode: Graphics performance limited in macOS Recovery, safe mode, or Guest User mode
How to test an issue in another user account on your Mac -- If the issue is also happening in safe mode, use this article to create and test a new administrative user account. This will demonstrate if the issue is isolated to your account, or if it's system wide.
Let me know how that goes, and take care!
Thanks for getting back to use and trying those steps, ruwndar. It's appreciated. I have some more steps for you to use.
Use safe mode to isolate issues with your Mac -- Since it didn't happen in safe mode, but it returned when you restarted normally, check for incompatible login items.
"If an issue doesn't happen in safe mode
If an issue doesn't happen when your Mac is started in safe mode, try restarting without pressing any keys.
How to test an issue in another user account on your Mac -- If the Touch Bar still flickers, and if you haven't already, see how the Touch Bar responds in a new administrative user account.
Get back to us when you're able.
Cheers!
Thank you again for getting back to us, ruwndar. Since the issue remains, it's time to contact Apple Support.
Apple - Support - Product Selection — Apple Support will be able to troubleshoot this issue with you further.
Best regards.
Hey, Starr.C
I've tried what you'd suggested and still, this does not solved the issue. 😔
It didn't happened in Safe mode but it comes back in normal log in.
Hey Becky,
Thank you for the suggestions..
I tried with the new user account, still the same, negative 👎
really frustrating... what now?
Flashing/flickering Touch Bar MacBook Pro 2018
