I’ve finally returned my unit because of this problem, I’ll wait and see if they ever resolve this.
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Macbook Pro 16 inch freeze issue (automatic graphics switching)
- Thread starter Tarek S. Abdelhamed
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. Seems that this is an issue with the AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext where igpu is not powered up aggressively. Seems this can be resolved by configuring the BoostPState value in the info.plist file of AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext. Have to edit this under the key Mac-E1008331FDC96864 which is the motherboard id of 16 inch mbp. Follow the procedures for kext unloading and loading. Haven’t tried this yet, so cannot confirm. Ideally I will wait for apple to do this.
Can anyone confirm if this is addressed in 10.15.6 Beta (19G60d)? I can report (for now) it's finally fixed here...
@jpallarest Can you confirm that 10.15.6 fixed the problem for you? Don't wanna waste my time installing a beta that does nothing
Yes, it did for me. The last 2 betas. Now on 10.15.6 Beta (19G71a) and I no longer have this problem since I purchased my MBP.
That's great! This issue is so annoying and unbelievable for such expensive machine. Would you mind sharing your config? Mine is the base i7.
Nope, not fixed I'm still experiencing the same issues in my work environment (Xcode / Simulator)
Seriously *uck Apple.
Strange, here my MBP is finally working flawlessly. After dealing with random freezing (automatic graphics switching on) since I bought it.
Mine does this, I find that closing and opening the lid normally unfreezes it, but it's not acceptable for any computer to do this...
I live in Egypt we don't have any Apple centers here so my best shot was to contact Apple Support over phone and they don't give a *uck
That's wild. You may want to call Apple customer relations and tell them that you're in Egypt with no options with a malfunctioning 16" MacBook Pro. Apple cares about customer satisfaction with that machine in particular.
Issue is still there after 10.15.6 update. Way to reproduce the problem -
1.) Make sure you are using integrated intel graphics (use some tool like gfxcardstatus)
2.) The first time you run AppStore after your system is up, move your mouse pointer randomly on the screen. You will notice the stutter. This will not happen again if you quit app store and try this. Restart the machine to reproduce the problem again.
For those whose issue is resolved, did you try a clean install of macOS 10.15.6? Or is it updated from a previous version? If it is updated from another version which version is that?
1.) Make sure you are using integrated intel graphics (use some tool like gfxcardstatus)
2.) The first time you run AppStore after your system is up, move your mouse pointer randomly on the screen. You will notice the stutter. This will not happen again if you quit app store and try this. Restart the machine to reproduce the problem again.
For those whose issue is resolved, did you try a clean install of macOS 10.15.6? Or is it updated from a previous version? If it is updated from another version which version is that?
I fixed it when update to v10.15.6 from v10.15.5
I can return to the normal graphics card switch mode again
Device: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
Version: 10.15.6 (19G2021)
Still not working. I'm still experiencing the same issues in my work environment (Xcode/Simulator)
I have already talked to 3 advisor, but they did not know how to solve this.
I just experience this issue 2 weeks ago, my macbook freeze and then restart unexpectedly. HELP!
Version: 10.15.6 (19G2021)
Still not working. I'm still experiencing the same issues in my work environment (Xcode/Simulator)
I have already talked to 3 advisor, but they did not know how to solve this.
I just experience this issue 2 weeks ago, my macbook freeze and then restart unexpectedly. HELP!
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Finally it's working after more than 2 weeks
I reinstall my podfile and change my network.
Currently using Xcode 11.6
Hey, guys. Are you still experiences the stutter issues? I got my logic board replaced, but the problem persists. I'm on 10.15.7, I've read that some got rid of the problem with 10.15.6, but that's not the case for me.