Does anyone else have a problem with the Macbook Air trackpad becoming more sensitive as they use it?
MacBook Air (2020 or later)
Hey there C-S-60,
Being able to be accurate with the built-in trackpad is important, and we'd like to assist.
Have you already reviewed the steps under 'Change trackpad settings' in the article above your post? Here's the link again just in case: How to use the Force Touch trackpad
When did this first start to occur, and which macOS version number is installed? If you have a compatible model, the latest version is macOS 12.3.1. You can verify the version installed by clicking on the Apple logo at the top left corner of the screen, then on ‘About This Mac’. This link will show how to first back up, then Update macOS on Mac.
Cheers!
C-S-60,
Thanks for letting us know. We'd like to see if you can replicate the issue in safe mode, which helps in ruling out a few certain software causes. Here's How to use safe mode on your Mac.
You can click Apple menu () > Restart to exit safe mode.
It sounds like it might require a little time to determine if the issue occurs, but once you've had the chance to test, feel free to reply back here with the results.
Kind regards.
Hello C-S-60,
At this point, we'd recommend contacting Apple Support directly. You can do that here:
Cheers.
C-S-60, We appreciate you keeping us posted.
Have you had the chance to try the steps under the "If the issue continues in safe mode" section of the article that we've provided?
If yes, we recommend that you reach out to us here so we can take a closer look into the issue: Get Support
Take care!
I reinstalled the macOS and it was fine for a few days and then the trackpad problems returned. I reinstalled the macOS again and the problems with trackpad sensitivity continued.
This started happening a few days ago. I updated the OS, but that didn't help. I've changed the trackpad settings, but that didn't help either. This problem only happens some of the time. Some times the trackpad sensitivity is typical. Then all of a sudden, it becomes hyper sensitive. For example, if I scroll over the calendar, it will add a new event where ever I stop scrolling. It is very frustrating. I can't figure out what changes that makes it so sensitive.
I restarted it in safe mode, but I still have the same problem. The sensitivity is normal when I start the computer in the morning, but by late afternoon, it's extremely sensitive.
My trackpad sensitivity seems to change from normal to super sensitive. It seems like the longer I have my computer open, the worse it gets.
