"BAD MAGIC! (flag set in iBoot panic header)" — Catalina freezing all the time!

I'm reporting from the german forum, same problem there as well, even though not that often

https://communities.apple.com/de/thread/250918843?answerId=251769062622

Did you have installed Magnet app (to resize windows like on Windows) on your MacBook?

That is very strange. Again, I think for some it is a hardware issue, and for others, it is a software issue. Have you tried returning the Macbook?

Not yet, but if after reseting the SMC and VRAM I don't get any results, my next step would be to go to an Apple Store here in Madrid.

My 16" does it while sleeping or when it wakes for power nap as well as occasionally when I am browsing. I do have a USB-C monitor attached and have had it attached all the time.

This would be interesting, if @krisbal got an replacement with an newer T2 Chip Version.

If so, i guess they did some hardware changes. So i will try to get an replacement for my 13“ 2019 MBP too.

If everyone claims a replacement, then it is harder for them to continue this nonsense protocol of “We have no such case”.

These units need a recall...

Try the Windows if you like, it still does it. Ask for a replacement ASAP.

I am having this problem quite consistently. I have no idea how to repeat this issue as it occurs randomly, even when I clicked Shut Down, only for my Mac Mini (2018) to reboot with this error message instead of shut down for real.

Need help from the Apple Experts here.

Having the same issue here. Purchased a 2018 Apple refurbished MacBook Pro last week and the crashing is crazy. Today, for example, I can’t do anything because the machine freezes 2-3 minutes after starting up and restarts itself, giving me the same error message as above. Phenomenally disappointed is an understatement.

I am SO GLAD you said THAT as Apple acts like it is just me~

I FINALLY HAD MY MAC working "PERFECTLY" UNTIL THIS UPDATE of CATALINA~

Now the Finder window opens CONSTANTLY i ~~~mean constantly telling me 'IT'S CRASHED"

AND I called Apple but it worked while he was talking to me~

irony IS~HE COULDN'T EVEN COME IN REMOTELY TO "SEE" FOR HIMSELF ????

I SAVED THE SCREEN SHOT FOREVER & finally gave up.

Catalina is garbage & doesn't UPDATE SECURITY~JUST WANTS TO SELL MORE iTUNES & other apps i have no use for!

And the FINDER crashing every five minutes?

They [APPLE] give you a "choice" ~~~REOPEN or OK??? ***?

FIX IT for crying out loud!

Thank you for say "it's brand new"

as APPLE just tells me ~mine IS OLD...NOT THAT OLD & EVERY DAY and new device is considered "OLD".

I really do appreciate you saying this...

Mine-"OLD" is refurbished & was FINALLY working PERFECTLY ~~~until

the UPDATE of Catalina!

Sad to say, my Android works better than this DEVICE.

AND---iCLOUD "lost" all my photos? As i knew i was getting another MAC PRO & stored them there.

Now GONE???

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Hey @EvanOG95, mine is still in warranty, do you recommend I ask for a replacement? it is not crashing that bad, but I got the bad magic message once. What do you guys think i should do? I spent a lot of money on this machine it's been working fine, except for this one time crash.

Honestly, I would. At the very least call them and see if their phone support guys can suggest anything. At the end of the day, there is a fault with your machine and if it’s in warranty, there’s no reason not to seek a replacement/repair.

Thanks a lot for the prompt response @EvanOG95. Ok, will contact them.

But just another update, I connected the same card reader with the same card to the laptop several times, I connected 4K screens, and a bunch of other things, and nothing happened. I will contact apple support and run some diagnostics to see if something is wrong with the laptop and will update you guys with what comes up.