How can I resolve Safari flickering and not registering text input?

After the latest software update to Sequoia 15.4, my safari keeps "blinking" in and out. When it does this, anything I type during the blink is not registered and the autofill options disappear. It keeps doing it every ~3 seconds so I just can't use autofill anymore. video of blinking

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MacBook Pro 13″

Posted on Apr 14, 2025 9:45 AM

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Apr 14, 2025 9:50 AM in response to Sarahvs99

Try a different browser and compare your results...this would be informative

if it is a Safari issue, disable all safari>settings>extensions if you added any...

Quit Safari and relaunch it holding the Shift key down

harm161

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Apr 28, 2025 9:43 AM in response to Sarahvs99

I have the same issue, it is very frustrating.

Disable of extensions does not work.

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