Trackpad zoom in/out gesture randomly stops working

I use my magic trackpad zoom in/out gesture very often for my work in designs software like figma and affinity designer, but sometimes when CMD + Tab (switch to other software) to other app and back the gesture stops working. This doesn't happen all the time but its happens often enough to disrupt my work, this happened on my previous macbook air with M1 and on my current macbook pro with M1Pro. The gestures stops working both on the magic trackpad and on the laptop trackpad(software problem?). The fix is just to wait a minute or something like that.


This is very frustrating issue because the gesture on the trackpad are the primary reason why I use macOS. I haven't used mouse on macOS for years.

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Feb 23, 2022 1:38 AM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2022 1:50 AM

User profile MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 12.1 is correct ?


If Yes, time to update to current version Monterey12.2.1


Suggest performing A Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS.  before attempting.


If already running version 12.2.1 >>


1 - Suggest restarting in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.


2 - Does the issue present in this mode ?


3 - If not - there could be something in the main User Account playing up. To further isolate this - Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac. Then log out of the Main User account and log into the dummy account and test again if the issue persists.


4 - If the issue is present in the dummy account - then this appears to be a System Wide issue.


5 - Suggest downloading the Application Etrecheck directly from a well Respected ASC Contributor. And Safe to use.


The application is free or paid from added features. 


Run the application with Full Disc Access ( Security & Privacy - Full Disc Access ).



It will take a Snap Shot -  both the hardware and software.


 The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information. 


Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last )


We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues.


Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, alter, modify, remove or delete or attempt to do so is an invitation for disaster and may require a Reinstallation of the OS.


This includes AntiVirus, Disk Cleaners, Disk Optimizes, UnInstaller etc.

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Feb 23, 2022 1:50 AM in response to cotovanu

User profile MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 12.1 is correct ?


If Yes, time to update to current version Monterey12.2.1


Suggest performing A Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS.  before attempting.


If already running version 12.2.1 >>


1 - Suggest restarting in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.


2 - Does the issue present in this mode ?


3 - If not - there could be something in the main User Account playing up. To further isolate this - Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac. Then log out of the Main User account and log into the dummy account and test again if the issue persists.


4 - If the issue is present in the dummy account - then this appears to be a System Wide issue.


5 - Suggest downloading the Application Etrecheck directly from a well Respected ASC Contributor. And Safe to use.


The application is free or paid from added features. 


Run the application with Full Disc Access ( Security & Privacy - Full Disc Access ).



It will take a Snap Shot -  both the hardware and software.


 The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information. 


Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last )


We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues.


Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, alter, modify, remove or delete or attempt to do so is an invitation for disaster and may require a Reinstallation of the OS.


This includes AntiVirus, Disk Cleaners, Disk Optimizes, UnInstaller etc.

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Trackpad zoom in/out gesture randomly stops working

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