MacBook Air will not log in after OS update

I just updated my OS and cannot get past the log in screen. It goes black after entering my password. I checked my Cap lock and it is not on…please help!!!

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 17, 2025 10:32 AM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2025 2:34 PM

Try booting into Safe Mode to see if that makes any difference.


Try connecting an external display to see if you have successfully logged in. I have seen this issue occur with M-series laptops when the laptop's built-in Display Assembly has a hardware issue.


What version of macOS are you using?


Is Filevault enabled?


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