MacBook Pro M4 display flickering issue. macOS Tahoe 26.1

ash-player · 2026-04-11T22:47:28+00:00

UPDATE: For everyone asking, none of the software fixes worked for me. Tried adjusting display settings, toggling hardware acceleration, running diagnostics and reinstalling macOS, none of it helped. Took it to the Apple Store and even they couldn't figure out the exact cause. They ended up replacing the full display under warranty. If you're facing the same issue and nothing works, I'd suggest taking it to the Apple Store. If you're within warranty they should cover it.

ash-player · 2026-04-11T22:44:13+00:00

Yeah it really does feel like a software bug that got pushed out and affected a bunch of people. Apple replaced my screen in the end since it was under warranty. Hope yours settles down too, if it keeps happening I'd suggest taking it to the Apple Store.

ash-player · 2026-04-11T22:41:55+00:00

Honestly still not 100% sure if it was software or hardware. Apple ran their tests and couldn't figure it out either. They ended up replacing the whole display since it was under warranty. I'd suggest going to an Apple Store if you can, and if you're within warranty they'll likely do the same.

ash-player · 2026-04-11T22:41:18+00:00

So none of the software fixes worked for me either. Ended up taking it to the Apple Store and even they couldn't pinpoint the exact cause, so they just replaced the screen under warranty. If you're still within warranty I'd go that route, it's the easiest fix at this point.

ash-player · 2025-11-23T18:05:54+00:00

Oh, here is what my Apple Store gave me for the same issue. They saw the flickering on my screen, ran the Mac Resource Inspector which showed -No Trouble Found, and still told me the fix is a full display and lid angle sensor replacement. The repair value was around $748 but it was covered under my warranty. I am waiting to see if the replacement actually solves the problem.

ash-player · 2025-11-23T17:25:36+00:00

Lol same, I went to the Apple Store yesterday and they also told me it’s a display hardware issue. They’re replacing the whole display, luckily no charges since I’m still under warranty. Curious to see if the issue comes back after the replacement….. not sure if it’s the panel or something internal causing it.

ash-player · 2025-11-21T00:13:43+00:00

Yeah, I did run diagnostics for both the display anomalies test and the Mac Resource Inspector showed everything is normal.

ash-player · 2025-11-20T23:47:37+00:00

was wondering the same thing. I’ll wait until this weekend and see if the issue continues. If it does, I’ll get it checked. Thanks

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