My keyboard backlight works on the Lock Screen but it disappears when I log in

So I have a problem as the title says my keyboard backlight works on the lock screen but then doesn't work anymore after I press enter after typing my password. I tried installing Karabiner but it didn't work so I don't know what to do now? Btw I use macOS Sonoma. Even in the settings there is no option to adjust the brightness or to change the light sensor. I tried being in the darkest room possible bot the keyboard backlight refuses to work and I tried f6 and fn+f6. Thank you for the response. I almost forgotten it is an MacBook from 2019 it os an a1932

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Sep 12, 2025 11:39 PM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2025 6:05 AM

See if the problem is present when you boot in safe mode, which disables 3rd party extensions and performs some system cleanup.


Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support


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My keyboard backlight works on the Lock Screen but it disappears when I log in

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