Macbook pro 16 inch external monitor flicker

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I just connected my external monitor to my macbook pro 16 inch through my thinkpad duck DisplayPort, but screen is flickering on external monitor, I tried to install DisplayLink drivers but it didnt work, one thing is intersting that when I start macbook on SafeMode flickering goes away, but when I start in regular mode isnt working, any idea ?


Macbook pro 16 inch 2019

Dock : https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/acc100348

Monitor : Xiaomi surface 34inch Ultrawide

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Posted on Nov 29, 2020 6:00 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2020 7:04 PM

That Dock says it supports a single display up to 4K at 30 Hz. 30 Hz is the definition of flickery.


It appears to be working as designed.


Ditch the Dock, use a DisplayPort cable/adapter like this one, it will work MUCH better:


Monoprice USB Type-C to DisplayPort 3.1 Cable - 5Gbps, Active, 4K@60Hz, Black, 6ft Product # 24444 $22.24



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Dec 6, 2020 7:04 PM in response to lulzim208

That Dock says it supports a single display up to 4K at 30 Hz. 30 Hz is the definition of flickery.


It appears to be working as designed.


Ditch the Dock, use a DisplayPort cable/adapter like this one, it will work MUCH better:


Monoprice USB Type-C to DisplayPort 3.1 Cable - 5Gbps, Active, 4K@60Hz, Black, 6ft Product # 24444 $22.24



Dec 6, 2020 5:25 PM in response to lulzim208

Hi there lulzim208,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you are trying to connect an external monitor to your Mac, but it is flickering.


1. Try connecting the monitor directly to the Mac without the dock


2. Connect the monitor using a different cable


3. Check for other nearby sources of interference, like other electronics or magnets


4. Restore your monitor to default settings if the settings have been changed


5. Check for monitor firmware updates


If the issue continues, reach out to Apple directly for further help here: Get Support


We hope this helps!

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