Keyboard light issue on my MacBook Pro login screen

The keyboard light doesn't turn on when you're on the login screen after booting up.


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MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Dec 5, 2024 9:41 PM

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Posted on Dec 5, 2024 11:15 PM

"It’s never been covered.: And can’t adjust the keyboard lighting on the login screen. Neither does it have a setting after you’ve logged in, on the lighting when logging in."

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Turn Off FileVault:

Is FileVault turned of? If so, turn off file vault, and then reboot in Safe Mode. The login screen must be bypassed for this to be changeable. Booting into Safe Mode, login items are set aside, and certain caches are reset(such as those for keys). Source: How can I configure my keyboard to be backlit at the login screen? - Ask Different


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Dec 5, 2024 11:15 PM in response to TheDanishMetalhead

"It’s never been covered.: And can’t adjust the keyboard lighting on the login screen. Neither does it have a setting after you’ve logged in, on the lighting when logging in."

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Turn Off FileVault:

Is FileVault turned of? If so, turn off file vault, and then reboot in Safe Mode. The login screen must be bypassed for this to be changeable. Booting into Safe Mode, login items are set aside, and certain caches are reset(such as those for keys). Source: How can I configure my keyboard to be backlit at the login screen? - Ask Different


Dec 5, 2024 10:12 PM in response to TheDanishMetalhead

TheDanishMetalhead Said:

"Keyboard light issue on my MacBook Pro login screen: The keyboard light doesn't turn on when you're on the login screen after booting up."

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Keep a Cover Off of your Camera:

The light sensor makes all of this occur.

  1. Go here: Turn your Mac Keyboard’s Backlighting On or Off – Apple Support
  2. At it Reads: "Tip: The light sensor is located at the top of your computer near the camera; make sure that area isn’t covered when you use your Mac in low light conditions."


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