the mouse cursor periodically jumps a few centimeters to the side regardless of my actions.
I am a photographer, and most often I notice this when I work with tools in Photoshop. for example, when working with a lasso, the cursor can suddenly bounce to the side by a couple of centimeters and spoil my selection.
this happens about once a minute.
iMac 27″, macOS 10.15
Hello leoneed4speed,
From your post it appears that you are having an issue with your cursor moving on its own.
To solve the problem you are experiencing, we would recommend you do an SMC reset. The SMC is responsible for managing behaviors related to multiple systems, including the trackpad. Instructions to reset are available here: How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
Once the reset is complete, test the Mac and see if the issue continues.
Have a good day.
Hello leoneed4speed,
From your post it appears that you are having an issue with your cursor moving on its own.
To solve the problem you are experiencing, we would recommend you do an SMC reset. The SMC is responsible for managing behaviors related to multiple systems, including the trackpad. Instructions to reset are available here: How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
Once the reset is complete, test the Mac and see if the issue continues.
Have a good day.
Hello leoneed4speed,
If the system has an M1 chip, then restarting the computer resets the SMC.
If the issue remains, try starting up the system in what is called safe mode. This will help isolate this issue.
To start in safe mode, begin with the computer powered off. Follow the directions found here, depending on what type of Mac you have: How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
The computer will take longer to start in safe mode, and the screen may have some distorted video as it starts up. This is normal. Once you are logged in, use the system and test to see if the issue continues.
Please note if it only happens when using a particular app.
If everything seems to work as expected, go ahead and restart the computer normally and test again. Starting in safe mode forces the computer to run some disk checks similar to First Aid. This can resolve some issues.
Cheers.
Problem solved after installing 12.1. Hope it never come back again. Thanks
The Monterey 2.1update is available now. Install this update and see if the problem persists.
MY be recovering with apple configurator 2 will help to slove my problem? Or downgrading of macos to Big Sur?
Hello leoneed4speed,
If this is happening in safe mode and all apps, then we would recommend that you Contact - Official Apple Support.
They will be in the best position to assist you further.
Have a good day.
leoneed4speed wrote:
this problem occurs even during the installation of the operating system, …
But did it still occur after installing macOS 12.1?
I have never had this problem before (thankfully) with any Mac and under any condition.
And I have not had it on my M1 MBP before or after installing 12.1. a few weeks ago.
But it has started recently a few days ago.
I happens in all apps and after restarts.
How can i reset SMC on M1 processor?
Running in safe mode is not solve my problem, mouse pointer jump as before in normal mode. It happens not in one application, it happens in every working spaces and apps.
this problem occurs even during the installation of the operating system, in the recovery menu and in the disk utility
Cursor jumping on Monterey 12.0.1