I just bought a new MacBook Pro,
running 4k monitor on hdmi cable to usb-c adapter from apple.
But I can't get a proper resolution on it.
I can either get, no scaled 4k resolution, which makes everything super small.
Or 1920x1080 with no HIDPI.
It worked fine on my old Mac, the old one, was a 2015 Macbook pro with El Capitan on it.
Anyone know how to get HIDPI on my monitor?
MacBook Pro TouchBar and Touch ID, macOS Sierra (10.12.4)
Hi Chris.
Thank your for the response.
I am trying to buy different cabling, but i have to wait for delivery.
But my problem in general, is the fact that OS only offers me a very narrow set of resolution settings. Ones which doesn't take advantage of the 4k resolution.
These is without the option button:
These are with the option button:
If i go anything in between 4K and 1080, i get constant flicker on my screen.
But there is not option for running a 4K resolution on a lower scale.
Which seemed to work just fine on my old Macbook Pro.
Hello CapnPlenge,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
If I'm understanding correctly, you are having issues with displaying the best resolution for your 4K monitor using the new MacBook Pro. I will be happy to help.
Let's check out the steps below from the article: Using 4K displays, 5K displays, and Ultra HD TVs with your Mac
Adjusting your display
Use System Preferences > Displays to adjust or scale the resolution on your display. This can make text and objects appear larger or give you more space on your screen.
Hover your mouse over one of the resolution options to see more detail on that option. To get a Detect Displays button to appear, press the Option key. To see all the available resolutions, hold down the Option key while clicking the Scaled button.
If you change display resolutions when mirroring to a 4K display or Ultra HD TV, some distortion can occur. Turn mirroring off and back on to correct this.
To get the best graphics performance from your 4K display, connect the display or its adapter directly to your Mac, instead of connecting through another peripheral or device.
I have a StarTech USB C adapter that has USB, ethernet, HDMI, and VGA ports. On the 2016 model they worked fine, but on the 2017 it doesn't. I contacted StarTech and they said the new processors/chipset are having problems with some USB C devices and adapters. Your issue could be similar. Hopefully apple addresses this soon.
My Lenovo 4K monitor does not work on my new MacBook Pro 2017
