problem with new M1 MacBook, globe key doesn't function.

hi, i bought a new MacBook air with M1 chip and it has this new feature to switch between the input languages by pressing new globe button on the left bottom side at first it was working but after that it stopped functioning does anyone you have same problem?

Windows, Windows 6

Posted on Dec 21, 2020 1:13 AM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2021 8:42 AM

I have a new 20202 M1 MacBook Air with the same issue. The quickest fix I've found so far is to go into System Preferences=>Keyboard=>Shortcuts. There are two panels; on the left panel select Input Source and on the right panel select "Select the previous Input Source ^Space". When the Globe key stops working, simply press the Control + Space keys to restore the Globe key function.

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Dec 29, 2020 12:51 AM in response to temur2321

I have the same problem. Talked to support and they wanted me to clear cache and reset SMC and NVRAM. Of course, annoying because on an M1 Macbook there is no SMC and you can't reset NVRAM. Also instructions for clearing cache completely different than previous models. Was disappointed that tech didn't know this. Anyway.. I get the globe working again by using the other key combination, namely control-space. Later the key will stop working again but at least the same work-around fixes it each time. Better than restarting!

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