Problems with the Touch Bar in Mac Pro. Continuous flashing

The touch bar flashes like crazy... The computer works fine, but the touch bar is having some issues. It's annoying to work with, and it's getting worse. Does anyone know what to do? Thanks, Simon.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 26.0

Posted on Nov 1, 2025 7:51 AM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2025 10:11 AM

simo63 wrote:

The touch bar flashes like crazy... The computer works fine, but the touch bar is having some issues. It's annoying to work with, and it's getting worse. Does anyone know what to do? Thanks, Simon.


You do not say what exact Mac is this.... Intel(?) or M1 (?)


For Touchbar issue on an Intel Machine—


Try resetting the System Management Controller Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NVRAM Reset)



for an M-series Machine—


A SafeBoot Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support will sort many anomalies

Login and test. Reboot as normal and test.



no resolve—

In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support



Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/


or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


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Nov 1, 2025 10:11 AM in response to simo63

simo63 wrote:

The touch bar flashes like crazy... The computer works fine, but the touch bar is having some issues. It's annoying to work with, and it's getting worse. Does anyone know what to do? Thanks, Simon.


You do not say what exact Mac is this.... Intel(?) or M1 (?)


For Touchbar issue on an Intel Machine—


Try resetting the System Management Controller Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NVRAM Reset)



for an M-series Machine—


A SafeBoot Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support will sort many anomalies

Login and test. Reboot as normal and test.



no resolve—

In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support



Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/


or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


Problems with the Touch Bar in Mac Pro. Continuous flashing

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