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Sequoia latest update wreaking havoc on system

I have just updated my otherwise trusty Mac computer to Sequoia 15.0.1, and am now dealing with a host of new problems right and left on my system. Can you help?


The most glaring symptom is that immediately after the 15.0.1 update, half of my computer's screen became "grayed over" — that is, covered with a block of horizontal lines that did not exist before the update. The block of lines move up and down slightly and flicker a bit.


Please see attached screenshot for details. (I did try taking a screenshot directly from my Mac internally, but this block of horizontal lines does not appear at all on the computer's own internal screenshots. Thus, my taking of this photo with my iPhone externally.)


The block of lines you see in the screenshot do not seem to be interfering with the actual functioning of the computer — I can still do tasks on my Mac computer "under" the block of horizontal lines. But this is definitely not normal and I need to resolve this major problem.


There are a host of other side issues I am trying to deal with as well, like plugging up leaks in a sinking boat: a noticeable lag in the computer's operation, network connection issues, Time Machine backup issues and even the inability to run Apple diagnostics or enter into safe mode online. They all started up right after updating to Sequoia 15.0.1.


What could be the problem here with the display/screen and how can I begin to fix this? Desperately in search of answers here.



iMac (M1, 2021)

Posted on Oct 4, 2024 6:56 AM

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Posted on Oct 7, 2024 12:46 PM

My MacBook has been rendered useless by Sequoia. Can I uninstall it?

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Nov 18, 2024 1:16 AM in response to tonykaku

My macbook pro 2020 was running great before I downloaded Os 15.1 Sequoia. Now I cannot bin un-necessary applications, my mac does not recognise any bluetooth items nor hard plug of headphones ect.

I had a few issues n bugs with previous os dl / uploads. But nothing on this scale. If it is not sorted soon I will be buying a new Microsoft pc!

Nov 10, 2024 11:25 PM in response to tonykaku

Since the update to Sequoia 15.1. I have a grey rectagle covering approx. 85% of the desktop. Software windows open on top but files stored on desktop and placed in the middle of the screen are not visible. My second screen does not show this rectangle. If I close the laptop (Macbook Air 2022), the grey box moves over to the other Display.

I tried to take a screenhot, which is not possible. It alwys shows all grey, while there are clearly the trees in hte background, the desptop default picture. This is rediculous!

Oct 5, 2024 3:48 AM in response to tonykaku

Yes, everything since Mac OS 15 seems very buggy. I do not believe it is a hardware error. Silicon Macs use unified memory, so the GPU graphics memory is the same as the CPU processing memory, simply separated by several abstraction levels, and as it feels here by a software level gone wrong. I don't think there is much you can do apart from downdating or waiting for the next update, although downdating will not remove lower level firmware updates, which only can be restored with a second Mac.

Oct 5, 2024 4:29 AM in response to tonykaku

Add on


Apple Designed the M1 iMac Apple Silicon Computer to function with whatever version of macOS it qualifies to run, Including macOS 15.x Sequoia


Do doubt, they have Engineered and Tested macOS 15.x Sequoia to function without a Software / System Firmware issue that would manifest this Display issue


FYI for comparison purposes


Running a M1 machine from 2020 ( Headless computer ) , a M2 from 2023 ( Headless computer , and a M3 MBA.


The M1 has gone from macOS 11 to macOS 12 to macOS 13, macOS 14 and currently macOS 15


The M2 from macOS 13 to macOS 14 and currently on macOS 15


The M3 from macOS 14 to current Sequoia


None of these machines exhibit these Lines issue in the Display




Oct 7, 2024 6:03 AM in response to HWTech

HW Tech — Thanks very much for the reply. Following your guidance, I did try to screen-record using Quick Time Player, but once again, the horizontal lines do not show up on the video recording. So, I went ahead and video-recorded the screen externally using my iPhone.


In that external video screen recording, the horizontal lines and the constant flickering — which has become more pronounced as time goes on — is clearly seen. It appears you are correct in assuming that it is an LCD Panel issue. (See other related posts below.)

Oct 8, 2024 6:14 PM in response to HWTech

Thank you for your response! There was a typo; my Mac is on 15.0.1, and that's what caused the issue. I went to the Apple store, and they conducted diagnostics. Surprisingly, even after Apple confirmed it was a hardware issue (either the USB-C ports or the logic board), my MacBook powered up, which I find quite amusing.


I managed to get it working by completely draining the battery (this is crucial) and then charging it for ~4 hours, after which it powered on.

Nov 13, 2024 9:28 AM in response to Ree28Apple

I’m 100% it’s the OS update. My motherboard was fried within 2 hours of usage after installing Sequoia 15.1. since there are so many issues my laptop was continuously restarting on its own until it wouldn’t power up at all. I relayed this to people at the Genius Bar and they refused to make a note saying i had just installed Sequoia 15.1 and it was only after this install that I began seeing issues. They replaced a few components and all my data is gone bc of Sequoia 15.1.

Nov 22, 2024 2:06 AM in response to tonykaku

I have also been having problems with it, including the fans often ramping up when I only have Safari and Music open, sudden freezes for a few seconds, most applications getting the beach ball of death and all round performance as if I'm back on my 2012 MacBook Pro.


I have a fully specced 16 inch M1 Max and should not be getting these kind of issues with such a (once ultimate) machine.

Sequoia latest update wreaking havoc on system

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