If updating to 10.6.5 didn't resolve your issue and you had to downgrade - I'd wait until 10.6.6 or until a software update is available that fixes this issue - as it is clearly software related. Some other person on Apple Discussions forum said that reinstalling completely resolved the issue - so clearly this is software related. For those experiencing this stuck trackpad issue follow all what I said below. Reinstalling should fix the issue.
@benstones93 If you tap on the trackpad (meaning tap on it, and don't actually physically click it), it fixes the problem. It still happens, and there are numerous threads on MacRumors about the issue. But just tapping on the trackpad seems to fix the issue. I do have tap to click enabled in system preferences FYI. So whether it causes the issue or not, it fixes it every time the trackpad wan't to piss me off.
I have a Mid 2010 MacBook Pro but I don't have this issue, but try updating to 10.6.5 as it may fix the issue - otherwise reinstall Mac OS X using your installation disc that came with your Mac. By default when you go ahead and reinstall on an existing installation it simply resets Safari, Mac OS X version, etc to what it was when you first got your Mac - but your applications are still there. Try this first, if not, backup important data and reinstall using Disk Utility on the reinstall disc.
I experience the same problem, every day or so. I haven't found a sure way of fixing it, but double clicking blank areas lots of times while holding down shift and/or option etc seems to work.
I get this like once every 4-5 days and i can easily get rid of it in like 1 minute. I usually just click at random places and swipe expose and stuff and it goes away REALLY quick. You guys should try this. It is because of the software update because i never had the problem before it.
I have that problem, but I don't have a "magic trackpad." I have a 2007 Macbook Pro with Leopard. I also kept ignoring software update requests, so I don't know if this is a background thing or what...
The only way I've been able to fix it so far is by restarting my computer.
I swear, my experiences with this laptop (15" MBP, late 2008) and now the issues with the iPhone 4 are SERIOUSLY making me reconsider my allegiance to Apple.
i have it too cant be it from overheating ?
supergolemboy 10 months ago
If updating to 10.6.5 didn't resolve your issue and you had to downgrade - I'd wait until 10.6.6 or until a software update is available that fixes this issue - as it is clearly software related. Some other person on Apple Discussions forum said that reinstalling completely resolved the issue - so clearly this is software related. For those experiencing this stuck trackpad issue follow all what I said below. Reinstalling should fix the issue.
benstones93 1 year ago
@benstones93 If you tap on the trackpad (meaning tap on it, and don't actually physically click it), it fixes the problem. It still happens, and there are numerous threads on MacRumors about the issue. But just tapping on the trackpad seems to fix the issue. I do have tap to click enabled in system preferences FYI. So whether it causes the issue or not, it fixes it every time the trackpad wan't to piss me off.
cell1540rol 1 year ago
I have a Mid 2010 MacBook Pro but I don't have this issue, but try updating to 10.6.5 as it may fix the issue - otherwise reinstall Mac OS X using your installation disc that came with your Mac. By default when you go ahead and reinstall on an existing installation it simply resets Safari, Mac OS X version, etc to what it was when you first got your Mac - but your applications are still there. Try this first, if not, backup important data and reinstall using Disk Utility on the reinstall disc.
benstones93 1 year ago
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I experience the same problem, every day or so. I haven't found a sure way of fixing it, but double clicking blank areas lots of times while holding down shift and/or option etc seems to work.
cuneas 1 year ago
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cuneas 1 year ago
I get this like once every 4-5 days and i can easily get rid of it in like 1 minute. I usually just click at random places and swipe expose and stuff and it goes away REALLY quick. You guys should try this. It is because of the software update because i never had the problem before it.
faresrouabah 1 year ago
I have that problem, but I don't have a "magic trackpad." I have a 2007 Macbook Pro with Leopard. I also kept ignoring software update requests, so I don't know if this is a background thing or what...
MissRegionRat 1 year ago
@MissRegionRat I have the same laptop too. Were you able to find a fix, MissRegionRat?
LogicalSanity 1 year ago
Not a fix, per sé, but I did keep doing the recommended updates, and I haven't had the problem in over a month. :) Good luck!
MissRegionRat 1 year ago
@MissRegionrat oh ok thanks
LogicalSanity 1 year ago
i restart mine when it does that. it sucks cuz i really love macs, but this is aint helpin
donnellynell 1 year ago
same problem pretty much daily. wtf, when are they going to fix it
deicholz67 1 year ago
I have the problem too.
The only way I've been able to fix it so far is by restarting my computer.
I swear, my experiences with this laptop (15" MBP, late 2008) and now the issues with the iPhone 4 are SERIOUSLY making me reconsider my allegiance to Apple.
Get your s#$t together Steve Jobs!
slvrbach 1 year ago
This is happened to me too! Ugh.
UmWaitReally 1 year ago
I have the same issue and it is annoying. Macbook Pro15. I thought it was me and Firefox, but is gets stuck with everything
bigbusboy 1 year ago
I have the same model and same issue!!
iMarshallTV 1 year ago
This is happening to me and it is a total pain, apple needs to fix this. did you contact apple? any fixes? thanks for posting this!!
arielanaya 1 year ago
I found that when I press ESC that it stops. Hopefully there is an update soon
V155 1 year ago
I had that same thing happen. Did you ever get it fixed?
natu420 1 year ago
@natu420 I have the same problem. Any suggestions?
matthewmmiller 1 year ago
@natu420 I have the same problem. Any suggestions?
Hey, I just disabled Bluetooth, and the issue immediately went away. I'll bet it's related to the Multitouch Trackpad update.
matthewmmiller 1 year ago
@matthewmmiller It's almost certainly related to the update. I never had the issue until the update and it's recurred ever since.
samisamhuri 1 year ago 2
@samisamhuri Did you try disabling Bluetooth? That worked for me. No issues since.
matthewmmiller 1 year ago
@matthewmmiller Didn't know about that workaround till seeing this video but I'll try that next time it happens. Thanks.
samisamhuri 1 year ago
@matthewmmiller I have bluetooth disabled and it still happens... anyone find an answer???
haroldgroup 1 year ago
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CubanIceCube 1 year ago
@CubanIceCube well I'm not
cell1540rol 1 year ago
@cell1540rol Then why are you talking like that? Just visited the dentist?
CubanIceCube 1 year ago