MacBook Pro Volume bar not changing
The bottom bar here doesn't move left or right, when volume is changed. Anyone seeing a similar issue?
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macbook-user100 wrote:
MacBook Pro
Apple M3 Pro
Version 15.2 - OS
A new issue.
Tried reinstalling just the OS but didn't help yet.
Was suggested to wipe and reinstall everything, which I am trying to avoid, if I can.
It is not clear from your post if the Volume changes— or just the GUI interface does not reflect the change?
There are many ways to get at Volume —
To trouble shoot further you can:
—A SafeBoot Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support will sort many anomalies
Does a quick disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled temporarily.
Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.
This test will tell you if third party interference; most extensions etc are not loaded in safe boot mode.
—Test issue in another user (or guest user) account Change Users & Groups settings on Mac - Apple Support
This will tell you if it a universal issue or isolated to your user/admin account.
***if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect the charging cable before booting to Safe Mode.
This will make it act as a wired keyboard and a successful Safe Boot mode.
unplug all non-essential peripherals when testing
Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/VPN/Anti-Virus
all known to cause issues on the macOS