macOS V14.0 Sonoma cursor keep disappearing

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macOS V14.0 Sonoma cursor keep disappearing

So basically, I just updated my MacBook Pro to macOS Sonoma earlier this day, and ever since I updated it to this version, my cursor just disappeared! Not like entirely, but appears only if I: put my cursor on the Dock, open mission control, or opening app exposé. And it's been really annoying just swiping up and down just to see where my cursor is, and I would like to ask if anyone have a solution to this problem, or if anyone else have the same problem. I went onto Reddit before posting here, and a lot of people seems to been having the same problem as mine. So I would like to ask if anyone have a solution to this problem?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 7, 2023 3:23 AM

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dadnukum

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Oct 23, 2023 10:59 AM in response to xuan624rui

Happens constantly while using external monitors. Doesn't happen at all when I'm away from my desk.

Just touching the trackpad restores the mouse pointer.

It's the mouse pointer that disappears, the mouse is still tracking around the screen.

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midabe

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Oct 28, 2023 5:06 AM in response to xuan624rui

I am using a MacStudio as my main computer. I also have a MacMini and iPad Pro on my desk. Universal Control is enabled for all three. Settings-->Display-->Advanced.

It appears the issue of my mouse disappearing is related to Universal Control. I have turned off the feature on my two desktop computers and my mouse, which was disappearing several times a day, has stopped having the issue.

Instead of having one display with my MacStudio and one with my MacMini, I now have both with my MacStudio and I just screen share to the MacMini....which I can always make full screen. This allows me one mouse/keyboard for two computers. I think the mouse issue is related to Universal Control.

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xuan624rui Author

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Oct 7, 2023 8:17 AM in response to xuan624rui

Yoo I know how to fix it! So first open activity monitor app, then close the windowserver thing by selecting it first, and then click the X sign on the top left corner of the app right next to the "activity monitor" text! After this, your computer will close. Now if you open it, BOOM!

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Dec 16, 2023 1:27 PM in response to xuan624rui

Can’t do anything because theres no cursor. Any solution for? Besides hard shutdown?

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mjoecups

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Dec 20, 2023 11:19 AM in response to snortalus

You can try logging out with Command-Shift Q. Then log in again?

This worked for me with the disappearing Sonoma cursor.

Also if you aren't up to date. Maybe update to Sonoma to latest (although I am NOT doing that due to issues with it) 14.1.2 works well on my Intel laptop.

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midabe

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Feb 8, 2024 6:56 AM in response to midabe

I wrote to say that I'm not having the issue when using Apple devices. I switched from Logitech to Apple.....but then shortly after posting I had the issue again. It won't let me delete my post, I can only update.

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