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juaneteh Author

Level 1

4 points

Play/Pause buttons stop working on mac book pro after update to macOS Ventura

Right after update to macOS Ventura play/pause buttons stop working, what can I do to fix it?

Posted on Apr 17, 2023 10:09 AM

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Jul 7, 2024 1:33 PM in response to juaneteh

On Sonoma:

I had two keyboards attached and didn't realize it.

1. Open System Settings.

2. Open Keyboard Shortcuts.

3. Scroll down to the bottom to find Modifier Keys.

4. View Select keyboard and select Magic Keyboard with Touch ID.

5. Click Done.

6. Close the iTunes/Music app completely.

7. Try to use the Play/Pause button on the keyboard.

8. The iTunes/Music app functionality should be restored and open using just that key.

dialabrain

Level 10

138,595 points

Apr 17, 2023 10:11 AM in response to juaneteh

Try booting into Safe Mode then restart normally. Sometimes that will fix anomalies.

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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Play/Pause buttons stop working on mac book pro after update to macOS Ventura