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Touch bar not working like it normally does.

I had to launch an app called LockDown browser in order to take an exam. Before I launched the app everything was working fine, I was able to use auto correct on my Touch Bar, have a volume/brightness slider, visit what websites I favorited by pressing the website icon, etc. Since I launched that app I can't use any of those features. Help would be appreciated.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.1

Posted on Jan 12, 2023 9:22 AM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2023 9:48 AM

Oxarr wrote:

I just deleted it and nothing has changed.


software you can try

Intel Mac—

Try resetting the  SMC Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support


M1/M2 Mac—Try a SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support




if you suspect it is a hardware issue— this has to be dealt with over the counter


Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost.  Mac Repair Service  Mac Repair & Service - Apple Support


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support   Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support




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Jan 12, 2023 9:48 AM in response to Oxarr

Oxarr wrote:

I just deleted it and nothing has changed.


software you can try

Intel Mac—

Try resetting the  SMC Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support


M1/M2 Mac—Try a SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support




if you suspect it is a hardware issue— this has to be dealt with over the counter


Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost.  Mac Repair Service  Mac Repair & Service - Apple Support


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support   Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support




Jan 12, 2023 9:28 AM in response to Oxarr

Oxarr wrote:

I had to launch an app called LockDown browser in order to take an exam. Before I launched the app everything was working fine, I was able to use auto correct on my Touch Bar, have a volume/brightness slider, visit what websites I favorited by pressing the website icon, etc. Since I launched that app I can't use any of those features. Help would be appreciated.


Not all Apps are optimize to interact with TouchBar.


If you installed an app that disrupts normal Touchbar function—uninstall it and compare your results.

Touch bar not working like it normally does.

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