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MacBook Pro 16'' changes screen color tone suddenly by itself

My MBP 16'' changes the screen color tone suddenly (warm <-> cool, back and forth) all by itself. Very noticeable.


Condition: It could happen during whatever app I am using.

Most of the time, it happens when I use it under the sun (Not directly under the sun but indoor, near the window).

I started to notice this recently, it could start to happen recently.


MacOS: 10.15.3

MacBook Pro 16", macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 13, 2020 1:39 PM

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Posted on Apr 13, 2020 3:39 PM

Hello,


The issue that is occurring is actually due to a feature called True Tone. True Tone automatically adjusts the color temperature of the device depending on external variables. To turn this off follow the steps below.


  1. Open System Preferences
  2. Hit Displays option
  3. Then uncheck True Tone to turn it off.


If the problem continues please contact apple support.

https://support.apple.com

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Apr 13, 2020 3:39 PM in response to ohuohuo

Hello,


The issue that is occurring is actually due to a feature called True Tone. True Tone automatically adjusts the color temperature of the device depending on external variables. To turn this off follow the steps below.


  1. Open System Preferences
  2. Hit Displays option
  3. Then uncheck True Tone to turn it off.


If the problem continues please contact apple support.

https://support.apple.com

MacBook Pro 16'' changes screen color tone suddenly by itself

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