Safari flickers when scrolling up and down in Yosemite

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Safari flickers when scrolling up and down in Yosemite

I have a 2014 15" MacBook Pro with Yosemite. When I'm browsing websites, Safari starts to flicker, especially when scrolling up and down. I think it's an issue with ads on the page (such as in Facebook), but I'm not sure how to fix it. It's annoying. Refreshing the page sometimes works, but it's not a reliable fix. Also, it's difficult to enter text into text boxes on the page because of the flickering. Has anyone else experienced this issue, and if so how did you fix it? Thanks.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10)

Posted on Nov 16, 2014 7:39 AM

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Answer 1

Linc Davis

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Nov 16, 2014 2:33 PM in response to lbaukol

From the Safari menu bar, select

Safari ▹ Preferences... ▹ Extensions

Turn all extensions OFF and test. If the problem is resolved, turn extensions back ON and then disable them one or a few at a time until you find the culprit.

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Answer 2

Dec 27, 2014 10:20 AM in response to Linc Davis

Hey Linc,

I have the same configuration and same problem as Ibaukol. I've turned off all my extensions, but the problem still persists. What is really interesting, that on my Mac Book Pro from 2009 the problem doesn't appear, even with all the extensions turned on. The problem appears just on my brand new MBP. What can be the problem?

Thanks,

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Answer 3

Jan 2, 2015 10:41 AM in response to lbaukol

Same here!

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Answer 4

Jan 6, 2015 3:07 PM in response to lbaukol

Have the same problem, any progress?

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Answer 5

Jan 16, 2015 5:21 PM in response to lbaukol

I've also been experiencing this annoying issue. I feel like I only notice on sites using Flash.

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lukas G.

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Jan 28, 2015 10:22 PM in response to lbaukol

Having the same issue on my mid 2012 MBP 13 inch. It is about 1/4 of the way down on the screen and on that y value it ripples/flickers it is really annoying. It doesn't only occur in Safari though. Something similar also occurs in the App Store. once I scroll at all the side of the window flicker uncontrollably. I have tried reseting my cache, history, and I have no extensions installed. I have tested in iTunes as well and that seems fine. It is definitely on all websites for me.

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Answer 7

Feb 3, 2015 2:23 AM in response to lukas G.

MacBook Pro with Retina display 15", OS X Yosemite (10.10.2) and the same issue !

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Answer 8

Feb 4, 2015 11:40 AM in response to lbaukol

An update about how I resolved (hopefully) this issue. It was as simple as turning off "Automatic Graphics Switching" in the Energy Saver settings. This keeps your computer in discrete graphics mode at all times. The issue seems to be associated with the computer switching from integrated to discrete (usually when flash is required) graphics. My MBP is usually connected to power so this isn't a big deal but this solution isn't great for anyone who isn't always tethered to power.

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Feb 4, 2015 11:52 AM in response to Steve Ehrenberg

Let me try that, thanks!

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lukas G.

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Feb 4, 2015 1:38 PM in response to lukas G.

I have fixed it in mine, I reverted to Mavericks, then back to Yosemite and then worked with the flickering screen in "configuration mode" after I restarted 2-3 hours later it was fixed

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Dr. Dave

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Mar 25, 2015 6:56 PM in response to Steve Ehrenberg

This worked for me. Hey, Apple: is there a problem?

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