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My Macbook was working fine before, I got an update to so I updated the system and just after the update the screen started flickering on black background, video, and all contrast is increased. I have tried all the options on the internet. What should I do? as there is no official apple service centre in my city
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
Thats all I have for now. Beyond the above recommendations, You can have your MacBook Pro examined at the Apple Store or an Authorized Service Center when they open or contact ➔ Apple Support
Axel F.
Thats all I have for now. Beyond the above recommendations, You can have your MacBook Pro examined at the Apple Store or an Authorized Service Center when they open or contact ➔ Apple Support
Axel F.
Thanks Axel, I tried all the above but the screen stops flickering in Safe mode but when I restart the system the issue persists.
I think it's a software issue otherwise it would persist in safe mode too.
I have tried reinstalling macOS too, but it also exist after that.
Hello Sohaib,
You have a MacBook Pro and most (not all) have a discrete GPU and an integrated (with the logic board) GPU. The discrete GPU (for ex, NVIDIA or AMD Radeon etc), has its own RAM (VRAM) while the integrated does not. All demanding video instructions are carried out by the discrete GPU while the less demanding is carried out by the integrated.
Look up your model of MacBook Pro and check its specifications and you will know whether you have the Discrete GPU.
Why did I mention the above? When in SAFE mode your MacBook Pro only uses the Discrete GPU. You saw no screen flickering while in Safe mode. What if there is an issue with the integrated GPU? Let's test that.
On your MacBook Pro, open System Preferences ➔ Energy Saver : Here, see whether you have the Automatic Graphics Switching Option. If you do then you have two GPUs. Uncheck that option. This will force the MacBook Pro to use the Discrete GPU only. See whether that action takes care of the screen flicker. If it does then we know that the issue remains with the integrated GPU. If it doesn't then we have some software related issues.
Axel F.
Thanks Alex,
I checked in the Energy Saver but there is no Automatic Graphics Switching Option as my MacBook doesn't have a discrete GPU.
Screen flickering after MacOS Catalina 10.15.6 Update
