Magic Trackpad freezes with LG Ultrafine Monitor on M3 Max MBP

My Magic Trackpad cursor freezes when attached to LG Ultrafine Monitor on a MB Pro M3 Max.


lt has only happened recently. I am not sure whether there is an issue with Trackpad, the Monitor, the cable, or firmware!


I can clear the freeze by rebooting both the monitor and the MBP - it is then OK for a day or five minutes. Have tried updating the firmware on the monitor, but that seems to stop at 80% completed and then the program disappears!


I would be grateful to hear from anyone that has had similar issues and has found a solution - thanks. (Have ordered a replacement cable as a start).



MacBook Pro (M3 Max, 2023)

Posted on Feb 26, 2026 4:31 PM

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Posted on Feb 26, 2026 5:40 PM

consider this:


Why do I have difficulty with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth devices when USB 3 devices are attached to my computer?



Some USB 3 devices can generate radio frequency interference that can cause Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices operating in the 2.4GHz band to have issues communicating with your computer. Here are some tips to avoid this issue:

• If your USB device has a cable long enough that you can move the device, place it away from your Mac—and make sure not to place it behind your Mac, or near the hinge of its display. The antennas for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are located there, and USB 3 devices placed there might interfere with your wireless connections.

• If you're using adapters or dongles on a Mac computer with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, plug them into the front port on the left side of your Mac, or into the ports on the right side (if your computer has them). These ports are the farthest away from the antennas, making interference less likely.

• To avoid interference on the 2.4GHz band using Wi-Fi, try using the 5GHz band instead. You can change this on your wireless base station. Bluetooth always uses 2.4GHz, so this alternative isn't available for Bluetooth.

from:

About USB on Mac computers - Apple Support

Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201542





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Feb 26, 2026 5:40 PM in response to Julian Solomons

consider this:


Why do I have difficulty with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth devices when USB 3 devices are attached to my computer?



Some USB 3 devices can generate radio frequency interference that can cause Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices operating in the 2.4GHz band to have issues communicating with your computer. Here are some tips to avoid this issue:

• If your USB device has a cable long enough that you can move the device, place it away from your Mac—and make sure not to place it behind your Mac, or near the hinge of its display. The antennas for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are located there, and USB 3 devices placed there might interfere with your wireless connections.

• If you're using adapters or dongles on a Mac computer with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, plug them into the front port on the left side of your Mac, or into the ports on the right side (if your computer has them). These ports are the farthest away from the antennas, making interference less likely.

• To avoid interference on the 2.4GHz band using Wi-Fi, try using the 5GHz band instead. You can change this on your wireless base station. Bluetooth always uses 2.4GHz, so this alternative isn't available for Bluetooth.

from:

About USB on Mac computers - Apple Support

Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201542





Magic Trackpad freezes with LG Ultrafine Monitor on M3 Max MBP

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