2015 Retina Macbook Screen Flicker

Yes you are right. I don't want to reinstall my operating system too. It is too much hassle. I need to backup all important files and all the application configs. Though Time Machine could help me, But it is still a huge work.

wtlucky wrote:

Thanks for your advise. Today I have tried disabling automatic graphics switching anyway from the energy settings. In this case it still has the flicker problem. And I also try the gfxCardStatus application. When I set both the Discrete Only and Dynamic Switching type. The problem still exist. But if I set the Integrated Only the problem was gone. So It will be the discrete graphic card's problem. I bought such an expensive laptop and I can't use the discrete graphics. This really makes me angry. This weekend I will try to reinstall my OS. If the problem still there, I think I should go to the Apple Store and ask genius for a reason.

From the previous posts on this thread, I don't think Genius will be able to help you. People even got replacement laptops and the problem still persists. It feels like this issue was caused after Yosemite though, as I don't recall having it before.

I have a similar problem on my Macbook Pro Retina mid 2012 but it had only started a few months ago, noticeably after upgrading to El Capitan. The problem is not as severe as the example shown in the video above and would normally start after waking up the computer or after starting or restarting it. It would eventually go away after around 15 minutes.

I first thought that my machine was getting old until I start googling about the problem which led me to here. For me I think it's a software issue.

Same problem here with these specs:

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)

Processor 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7

Memory: 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3

Graphics: Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB and the AMD Radion R9 M370X

OS 10.11.2

Here is a video of the flickering:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oViKaiSVwlM&feature=youtu.be

The same flickering problem happens to my mid-2015 15" RMBP. One of the replies mentioned that, for the 2015 models, the problem is with the discrete graphic card. There doesn't seem to be any solution yet, and let's see how long it takes for Apple to even notice this and start some sort of replacement and recall program...

PS. The application, gfxCardStatus, has disabled the feature to allow using the integrated graphic card, with a reasonable reason (see their website).

Hello,

My problem is gone for two days. My computer is repaired by magic, after not be touched for two days (I left off).

I think problem appears because of the update 10.11.2. Before, i didn't have any problem of screen flickering.

Does screen flicker begin when you updated el capitan from 10.11.1 to 10.11.2 ?

I have the same problem and from reading the advice from another thread I turn of the wifi on the macbook pro retina and the problem went away. Something to do with 2.4 ghz transmission and the macbook's antenna.

When I turn the wifi back on the problem continues.

got a 13'inch macbook pro 2015 ,21 days ago brand new ( bought the 6december but got given to me on the 24th of december)

i only used it to browse on internet quickly and watch movies on netflix and got flickers that goes from low light to dark light in a micro second .

very annoying as it happen many times during an hour.

ALso when on Linkedin few days ago and the right side of the screen display was shaking (lines of websites were flashing and moving ...sorry not easy to describe for me )

i only used it 1h or 2 per day as I work and dont take it at work .

tried to book appointment but nothing available ,called the call center on my way to work and spent 30mn on phone for nothing And been told no appointment before a week.dont want to wait a week as I know you need to react quickyl to have it exchanged if u have pb. the guy on the phone advised me to go in store

i saw a lot of people on forums complaining of the same problem and was decided to go back and see someone.

ANyway to make it short , staff was really taking me arrogant ( as I was really upset as no one could see me )

anyway now I need to find a way to book an appointment as nothing available online or I have to come at 10am to see someone ( i work from 9am...)

worst customer service and my computer is brand new.

i Used to have a white mac book for 10years and its still working decided to changed for a new macbook pro as i used to get an amazing customer service and now i found myself fighting to get someone to see the default of a serie of macbook pro (seems like a lot of us got the same problem )

i work really hard to earn my money and was delighted to own a new macbook pro ( unfortunatwly to me spending that much money €1469 in a laptop is quite a lot of money WELL I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED HOW I GOT TREATED IN STORE BY STAFF AND HAVING ALREADY PROBLEM WITH MY LAPTOP ONLY 20days of barely using it

Hi, unfortunately I face exactly the same issues...

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)

Processor 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7

Memory: 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3

Graphics: Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB and the AMD Radion R9 M370X

OS Yosemite

Add one more to the list.

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015). I'm not sure my issue is as frequent as many of you.

It happens 2-3 times a day (i work all day with the laptop). I noticed it while on the integrated graphic card.

I was hoping for a solution, but it seems like it hasn't been solved yet. I'm on a fresh install of El Capitan. Laptop is about a month old.

EDIT: i just noticed there is an update on El Capitan to 10.11.3. Hopefully this fixes it.

I have the same problem.

I bought a computer in november 2015 and after a few days it started flickering. It seems to happen mostly when I use imgur/reddit (possibly because I spend a lot of time on those!) A timeline of the issue:

1) Did clean install under apple genius suggestion, still flickers

2) Replaced motherboard, still flickers

3) Replaced computer.

Even with the new computer the screen flickers. It looks like it's the upper half mostly, but it might just be how it looks to me.

The fact that replacing the motherboard didn't improve the flickering makes me think it might be a software issue, so I am hoping that with updates it'll stop. In the meantime I'll buy apple care...

Please share if you manage to figure out the problem.

Thanks!

Mid 2015 MB Pro Retina 15 inch. El Capitan.

Short flickering and a slightly shaking screen when i use the cursor to move items and when i zoom in and out in Adobe CC apps.

Connected to a Thunderbolt Display worse more often and more random.

Did all the stuff: clean install, pram etc etc. Went back to Yosemite and Adobe CS. Same problem.

Then i noticed that connected to my old Cinema Display all above disappeared!

Now i'm working on my Mid 2015 MB Pro Retina screen with the mini display cable from the Cinema Display in the macbook's Thunderbolt 2 port.

And all the flickering and shaking screen is gone! I can't understand the correlation and it's not the solution cause i can't drag the

Cinema Display with me all the time. With this comes a new phenomenon: a overheated macbook and a fan that doesn't stop.

Can someone make chocolate out of this? Thanks!

Exactly same problem, sometimes it evens turns some grey screen with some lines, audio goes for few more seconds and then freeze and only restart helps. One guy left here video with Football Manager, same for me, in FM16 easiest to reproduce, one hour of playing and it will 100% crash. So many people have this problem, no resolution yet?

Yesterday my Macbook Pro Crashed 3 times with a flickering Display and Lines / Fractures on the Screen.

Hardwaretest says "No Error".

I Am usually working with an external Monitor, i didn´t have any problems before. Yesterday i worked on the Mac itself.

Apple Support told me, if the Hardware is okay, i should have to wipe the disk and install a clean os.

This is actually not possible, because i have to work, and i cant imagine it will solve the problem.

Here is a Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r-nIg17Few&feature=youtu.be

I've been to several forums and such on the web looking for an answer as this has been an increasingly frustrating issue for me with my Mac. I found on site that said it could be related to WiFi.

While there can me a host of things that cause screen flicker...

Using my 2012 Retina 15inch MB Pro and an iPhone hotspot.. I just confirmed the described issue, in my case, is associated with WiFi. I turn WiFi off (on the Mac) and the flicker stops. It doesn't matter if the hotspot is enabled or not on the iPhone. I turn WiFi on and the flickering starts again in seconds. I don't see a need to replace motherboards and displays as other than the flickering everything works fine. It sounds like a firmware or software update associated with WiFi is in order... Can the super techs at Apple confirm this?