How do I fix black wallpaper and white screen issues on MacBook Pro mid 2015 running Sequoia 15.7.2?

MacBook Pro Mid 2015 retina 15”

running Sequoia 15.7.2 will not show wallpaper. Wallpaper stays black and sometimes I have a white screen and need to hard restart…. Help?




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Original Title: MacBook Pro Mid

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 15.7

Posted on Nov 30, 2025 8:27 AM

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Nov 30, 2025 3:30 PM in response to StonedKoi

Have you installed and run any "cleaning", "optimizing", "speed-up", anti-virus or VPN apps on your Mac?


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 1: 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


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


How do I fix black wallpaper and white screen issues on MacBook Pro mid 2015 running Sequoia 15.7.2?

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