Incorrect Apple silicon chip is showing in settings

After installing Tensorflow on my Macbook Pro M3 Pro, the system preferences and other applications incorrectly show the M3 Max chip. Resetting the settings and content did not fix the bug. Please help me)

MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 2023)

Posted on Jul 2, 2025 4:14 AM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2025 6:46 PM

If you have access to another Mac running macOS 15.x Sequoia, then perform a DFU Firmware Restore which resets the security enclave chip, system firmware, and internal SSD plus pushes a clean OS onto the internal SSD.


When you restore/migrate from your backup, make sure to only migrate/restore your home user folder(s). Do not migrate/restore the applications or any settings (both system wide & local to the home user accounts), otherwise you will just be bringing the problem back.

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Jul 2, 2025 6:46 PM in response to AderEtc

If you have access to another Mac running macOS 15.x Sequoia, then perform a DFU Firmware Restore which resets the security enclave chip, system firmware, and internal SSD plus pushes a clean OS onto the internal SSD.


When you restore/migrate from your backup, make sure to only migrate/restore your home user folder(s). Do not migrate/restore the applications or any settings (both system wide & local to the home user accounts), otherwise you will just be bringing the problem back.

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support


Jul 2, 2025 12:00 PM in response to AderEtc

AderEtc wrote:

After installing Tensorflow on my Macbook Pro M3 Pro, the system preferences and other applications incorrectly show the M3 Max chip. Resetting the settings and content did not fix the bug. Please help me)



for third party apps—if in doubt search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/updates…


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Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support


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