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Vincy78 Author
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STUDIO DISPLAY AND MAC MINI 2018

I have a problem that I encounter only when starting the Mac Mini with Studio Display or login window with a blurry and non-animated image (I use memoji) with flickering and a busted image while the loading bar appears. The problem does not arise when connecting the Mini to another

Dispaly or by connecting the Monitor to the MBP 14. So excluding hardware problems on both the problem is when exactly the Mini is connected to the Studio Display. I specify that the problem does not arise after startup (with screen lock or logout) but only when the Mac is started for the first time. Is there anything I can do to eliminate this annoyance? Or do I just have to wait for a system or monitor firmware update? Both are currently updated to the latest version (Mac 12.5.1 Studio Display Version 15.5 (Build 19F80)).

Thank you

Posted on Aug 25, 2022 3:27 AM

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User profile for user: Vincy78
Vincy78 Author
User level: Level 1
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Aug 29, 2022 3:43 AM in response to Johnb-one

Given that I had tried the Studio Display connected to another Mac Mini but M1 and everything worked regularly. I took those steps again that you indicated to me but nothing.


I solved the problem (if you can say so) by disabling FileVault. This way the login screen appears correctly and there are no screen flicker issues while loading the desk after entering the password.


Why does activating FileVault create this problem? Should I worry?


Thank you.

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Johnb-one
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Aug 28, 2022 5:24 PM in response to Vincy78

Yeah, you might be correct, Vincy78… assuming you don’t have an M1 mac mini… try this:

*reset smc/pmu

* zap pram 4 times on startup

Here’s how to do that : https://www.macworld.com/article/224955/how-to-reset-a-macs-nvram-pram-and-smc.html

as well if you restart your mac mini 2018 while holding down the “Shift” key … be patient when you do this… if you see the words “safe mode” on your screen/monitor you can let go of the shift key… see if the problem re-occurs in “safe mode”… also, see this link on how to reset your studio display, and why you should … https://osxdaily.com/2022/05/19/how-reboot-apple-studio-display/

just a guess anyways….


john b

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