M2 MacBook Pro Play/Pause button doesn't work

Seems to be really common with no fix. Ive rebooted the laptop (brand new) and started music in safe mode, but it didn't help. After that I opened safari for the first time and could pause or play a YouTube video and wherever I went they worked for that. The first time there were no other apps running. It's the first thing I did once I set up the computer as new. I haven't migrated anything


Did apple just forget to allow them to control the music app?


Ventura 13.2.1

Posted on Jul 6, 2023 05:15 PM

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Jul 7, 2023 04:20 PM in response to yourashero

Hey there and welcome to Apple Support Communities yourashero,


We can certainly understand your concern and are here to help.


We recommend checking out these steps for more information on what to do if you applications on your Mac doesn't respond correctly to your commands.


" If an app on your Mac stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open

If an app on your Mac does not work as expected, try this.


  1. Quit and reopen the app

Quit the app, then open it again. If the app won't quit, force the app to quit. Then check to see if the problem with the app is fixed.

 

2. Restart your Mac

Restart your Mac. Then check to see if the problem with the app is fixed.

 

3. Check for updates

To see if updates are available for the app, open the App Store, then click Updates. If updates aren't available for the app, update the software on your Mac. Or if you didn't get the app from the App Store, look for updates to the app on the app developer's website. Then check to see if the problem with the app is fixed.

 

4. Reinstall the app

Delete the app. When you do this, you might lose data that was stored in the app. Then redownload the app. If you didn't get the app from the App Store, redownload the app on the app developer's website. Then check to see if the problem with the app is fixed.

 

Get more help


  • If the app is made by Apple or came with your Mac, or if the App Store itself is not responding, contact Apple Support. "


For additional information, check out this link: If an app on your Mac stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open - Apple Support


These steps will help ensure your device is working with ease and can fix common issues like the ones you’re experiencing.


Kindest regards!


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