And it's time for the community issue update!
So far this is affecting everyone. There is no permanent fix. People have "temporary" fixes, but it's just a matter of time.
I will no longer do the community poll results here. If you still wish to submit, please list your issue, please do so here.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QBSLV-bEuxyBUNtFmzDbTWl2Tu3EFU4IPNNvobhKdPA/vie wanalytics
To see the results. Click here.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QBSLV-bEuxyBUNtFmzDbTWl2Tu3EFU4IPNNvobhKdPA/vie wanalytics
Why? Well, we have 192 votes (at time of writing), and it is clear that everyone has the issue. I don't think knowing how much/many people have the issue with said configurations.
The poll will be up. It will not be taken down until this issue is resolved.
What can you do to make sure that you don't lose work?
- Save work often
- Carry a wired mouse in case
- IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, avoid OSX Mavericks for now
- Install Windows (Seriously, Windows doesn't have siad issue - OSX Mavericks Bug)
What have we learned so far? A temporary fix if Lockup Happens
- Put computer to sleep, Wake up after 5-15 minutes
- Plug in iPhone (Worked for some people)
- Plug in a Wired mouse and save work
- Set up Fast User Switching and switch users in the event of a lockup
- Reset SMC (can be a 'temporary band aid' - problem will still come back)
- Reset the PRAM (NVRAM) (Again, temporary, if works)
- Index your hard drive manually with Finder
Please let me know if in the above I have missed something! I was going to do a "Comminity issue update to the survey", but after 192 responses, we are basically nowhere.These responses tell us the following:Error happens:
- Regardless of RAM (4/8/16GB)
- Regardless of CPU (2.4/2.6/2.8 i5/i7)
- Regardless of weather you purchased it online or in store
- SSD Size (128/256/512GB and 1TB)
I have a 15" / Air from 20xx and I got a lockup
Windows doesn’t' crash?
Well it does, but not the issue we are having right now.
However, there is another issue with regards to installing Windows on the Late 2013 Haswell MacBook pros as outlined by MacRumors. The Forums link is here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5474320?start=0&tstart=0
I am not advocating Windows over OSX, as I am indifferent and not biased, but I would recommend, that if, a) returning is not an option or b) you do not wish to return the MacBook, but still want to stay productive, that you highly consider installing Windows on the MBPr for the time being.
Follow this tutorial for how-to on installing Windows on a Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1461
So, to sum it up....
This is a software issue! do not fear, Apple will fix it soon!
And remember, the community poll is in my signature (below!) remember to also submit a report to Apple with the appropriate link!
Thanks to all the members and community for helping us get this far!
And remember...
View results of issue specs:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QBSLV-bEuxyBUNtFmzDbTWl2Tu3EFU4IPNNvobhKdPA/vie wanalytics
Submit your issue to the comminity here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QBSLV-bEuxyBUNtFmzDbTWl2Tu3EFU4IPNNvobhKdPA/vie wform
And don't forget!
Report your issue to Apple directly!
https://www.apple.com/feedback/macbookpro.html
Remember, the more active this thread is, the better chance we have to get noticed!
A BIG Thanks to everyone who is contributing here!