2018 MBP problem with target display mode on 2011 iMac

Same problem, same specifications.

Did try all things, reset the SMC and NVRAM and that stuff. Tried out all ports and with/without power cable.

Nothing seems to work...

But it seems like there is an ongoing case with Apple. Keep tuned...

Having trouble getting Target Display mode to work with Apple's Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter with new …

Target Display Mode: Flickering Screen

Exact same issue here as well, but with the 13" MBP 2018 and my 2012 iMac - Had a genius appointment and was told that an Apple engineer will contact me with further info. This is definitely affecting all new models across the board (or so it seems) Call apple and escalate the issue to a senior representative so that Apple will take notice! Hoping for a software fix...

Same problem here, can't use target display mode anymore without flickering and the display cutting in and out.

Not surprised though, the last four new MacBook Pros I've gotten have all had some sort of amateur issues that a company that controls the hardware and software should never let slip. Maybe Apple should just start shipping a nice big red "BETA" sticker with every piece of new hardware (and software) they ship. Maybe after the next trillion they'll be able to afford to hire QA people.

I have the same problem and I'm getting crazy trying to find out how to fix it.

Please keep me informed about this issue as I don't know what to do anymore.

If Apple answers to anyone and you can help me...please let me know!!

Waiting for a software update that can fix this issue asap!!!

Thanks a lot.

Best regards

No fix was included in the 10.13.6 Supplemental Update 2. My guess is Apple will instead just end up abandoning support for target display mode and leave us all high and dry. Might be worth returning the new laptop while you still can, the words Apple and ASAP are something that never belong in the same sentence.

Set my hopes too high with the Supplemental Update 2...its looking less and less likely that they will address this issue. I guess all we can do is keep creating tickets and reporting the problem and cross our fingers. I imagine most of us are outside the return window now...I know I am..

I have the exact same problem.

Just got a 2018 MBP 15' 512 TB today and I'm using USB c - thunderbolt adapter etc. targeting my mid 2011 iMac.

Thought it was the cable or adapter, struggled and searched for a few hours, then I tried the using target display on my work's 2017 MBP 15' TB and it worked first time I pressed cmd F2.

Sometimes the iMac doesnt even try go into target mode with the 2018 MBP, sometimes it flickers and sometimes black screen.

I hope this is not hardware related, then we all have a problem using target display.

Apple please don't disappoint us, at least give us some feedback.

I also have this issue and l run a tech company and we have spent ALOT of money with Apple over the years. I just bought a 2018 MacBook pro and I have a late 2013 iMac. I've tried all the troubleshooting steps at the Apple Genius bar and on my own on the iMac: reset nvram, pram on imac and MacBook pro, re-installed the OS on my MacBook pro, Run Diagnostics on my MacBook pro, tried different adapters and cables, Nothing has fixed it. On the Phone I asked how do I get this resolved and the customer support rep suggested using apple.com/feedback and I told them NO.... I'm not interested in making a suggestion....I have Paid for Apple Care and with what I've spent now and in the past I want/demand this issue be tracked and I want a resolution because this is definitely an Apple issue. I have a Case Id with Apple, I'm told they have escalated it to their senior engineers and said I'll have feedback within 4 business days. So Stay Tuned... not sure if it's getting resolved but my company does social media consulting and if they blow us all off I'm returning my $5,000 MacBook Pro and starting a social media campaign to highlight Apple doesn't care about their Customers and Consumers need to consider Microsoft again.

I have the exactly same problem too with almost same configuration as below:

System info:

MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018), 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7, 32 GB RAM, Mac OS 10.13.6

iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011), 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5, 20 GB RAM, Mac OS 10.13.6

I just received the new macbook pro from my company and was very exciting only until I found this issue.

Apple, please fix this issue as soon as possible, I've lost my main workspace here.

Word has it the latest Mojave developer beta has FIXED this issue! I don't get the betas so haven't been able to test yet. See the end of this thread:

2018 MacBook Pro Target Display Mode Not Working

I have the SAME question, and have the SAME problem!! We need a fix please!!!!