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Magic trackpad reversed scrolling direction

I have a Apple Magic Trackpad v1 that I use via bluetooth with my Monterey MacBook Pro. After I have the trackpad on for a while, the scrolling direction reverses: left goes right, up goes down. If I power toggle the device, it works as it should for a while then repeats this behavior.


Any idea what is causing this?

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Apr 5, 2022 11:18 AM

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Posted on Apr 5, 2022 11:56 AM

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


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Apr 5, 2022 11:56 AM in response to sink

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


Magic trackpad reversed scrolling direction

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