My Touch Bar Control Strip is not working

The Control Strip is just black. It is a 13 inch apple MacBook Pro Sequoia 15.5 Apple M1.

I have restarted in safe mode and saw the show Control Strip but it is still black.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.5

Posted on Jun 19, 2025 09:41 AM

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Posted on Jul 15, 2025 11:49 AM

mybedark wrote:

i have tried but it does not work


if the Restarting and a Safeboot did not resolve your issue...typically indicates hardware issue.


user Diagnostics to test your Mac

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there may be some potential if you revive or restore DFU firmware, Apple can help you with that

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Jul 15, 2025 11:49 AM in response to mybedark

mybedark wrote:

i have tried but it does not work


if the Restarting and a Safeboot did not resolve your issue...typically indicates hardware issue.


user Diagnostics to test your Mac

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - Apple Support



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



there may be some potential if you revive or restore DFU firmware, Apple can help you with that

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support



Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support




Jun 19, 2025 10:23 PM in response to mybedark

Hi,

If the Touch Bar Control Strip on your MacBook Pro is not working, the first step is to verify your keyboard settings. Ensure that the "Show Control Strip" option is enabled and that the Touch Bar is set to display "App Controls". If the issue persists, restarting your MacBook Pro, force-quitting the Touch Bar process and your applications can help resolve the problem. 


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