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Random trackpad cursor lag on the M1 MacBook Pro

Sometimes my cursor will randomly start losing a lot of FPS for some 10-20 minutes. Using the inbuilt trackpad on the M1. Rebooting usually fixes it. Any fix?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Jul 14, 2021 3:08 PM

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Posted on Jul 15, 2021 7:15 AM

Norrøna wrote:

Sometimes my cursor will randomly start losing a lot of FPS for some 10-20 minutes. Using the inbuilt trackpad on the M1. Rebooting usually fixes it. Any fix?



Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/VPN/Anti-Virus



If after a SafeBoot to sort issues and rebooting as normal does not resolve your issue contact Apple Support


ref: SafeBoot https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232



Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232




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Jul 15, 2021 7:15 AM in response to Norrøna

Norrøna wrote:

Sometimes my cursor will randomly start losing a lot of FPS for some 10-20 minutes. Using the inbuilt trackpad on the M1. Rebooting usually fixes it. Any fix?



Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/VPN/Anti-Virus



If after a SafeBoot to sort issues and rebooting as normal does not resolve your issue contact Apple Support


ref: SafeBoot https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232



Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232




Random trackpad cursor lag on the M1 MacBook Pro

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