I installed Big Sur a few days ago, today i woke up to see my trackpad click is not working. The other functions of trackpad are working normal like the gestures etc but cant click, left and right click also not working. Tried using an external usb mouse but only the right click works not the left (main) click. Any suggestions or inputs as to why this is happening? Any way to resolve this?
Trackpad click not working
I have the same problem with the Trackpad on two MacBook pros installing Big Sur. It still works but will not click. I've tried the usual fixes - safe mode and a PRAM reset and no there are no appointment for genius. Both mac's are down for the count. Grrrr
Good to see that others also have the issue. That means that my magic trackpad 2 is not broken :)
But I have the issue ony with my external magic trackpad. The draging and click stop working over night.
I always enable the soft click on tap and this is working but that does not help with the draging of a window.
My embeded Trackpad of the MBP 16 still works fine. So the issue is maybe not just the kind of settings you have. Because for me it only happens with the external trackpad that worked yesterday and I have installed no Update since then.
Reboot did not change something.
I also use Big Sur (11.1 (20C69))
Maybe someone from Apple can use this information, but guess they already know that.
But I have the issue ony with my external magic trackpad. The draging and click stop working over night.
I always enable the soft click on tap and this is working but that does not help with the draging of a window.
My embeded Trackpad of the MBP 16 still works fine. So the issue is maybe not just the kind of settings you have. Because for me it only happens with the external trackpad that worked yesterday and I have installed no Update since then.
Reboot did not change something.
I also use Big Sur (11.1 (20C69))
Maybe someone from Apple can use this information, but guess they already know that.
I have this problem too. Really wished I had not downladed Big SUr. Awful experience since.
Same exact issue on 2016 MBP...
Support had me:
Support had me:
make new admin user (couldn't replicate issue there)
reset SMC (didn't fix)
format HD & reinstall OS (still didn't fix)
same thing here macbook pro 13 new from 2020, installed bigsur and 1-2 times a week it stopped working left click on touchpad (didnt try mouse) right click works and gesture, is just the left one.
Same problem here... this has not been fixed. I tried the Accessibility settings fix, but that only work for a while. I have a 2018 MacBook Air that I use with an external Magic Trackpad, which seems to be the issue.
Same issue happened to me. fixed by a simply restart.
I upgraded recently to Big Sur. Same exact thing! Rebooting doesn’t help. My computer is literally useless! I can’t get any work done. Apple. Let’s goo!
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015), installed Big Sur some weeks ago, same problem. Please somebody can fix this?
Roughly the same here:
Big Sur 11.1 on MBP, 16'', 2019
Left click either from trackpad or external mouse often does not reach the application. The former focused window LOSES THE FOCUS on the click.
Behaviour is often seen in safari and chrome, but also in other windows e.G on clicking the topleft red dot to close the window. Window does NOT close, just loses focus.
This is VEEEEEEEERYYYYY annoying!
One more thing: in safari, the effect seems to be object-specific: on the amazon-startpage, i can leftclick on any offered item, but i cannot leftclick on 'Prime Video' (Top Left). The Frame moves to 'Prime Video', when the mouse hovers over it, but on the click, the safari window loses focus. (Though shown marked in the window list...)
Big Sur 11.1 on MBP, 16'', 2019
Left click either from trackpad or external mouse often does not reach the application. The former focused window LOSES THE FOCUS on the click.
Behaviour is often seen in safari and chrome, but also in other windows e.G on clicking the topleft red dot to close the window. Window does NOT close, just loses focus.
This is VEEEEEEEERYYYYY annoying!
One more thing: in safari, the effect seems to be object-specific: on the amazon-startpage, i can leftclick on any offered item, but i cannot leftclick on 'Prime Video' (Top Left). The Frame moves to 'Prime Video', when the mouse hovers over it, but on the click, the safari window loses focus. (Though shown marked in the window list...)
New MBP, 13in, M1, 2020 Big Sur 11.1. At various time cannot drag highlight (which is what I've always done with my Macs/PCs). If this isn't fixed before my return deadline, I'm leaning towards a return. I'll just continue on my 2012 MBP....
Also I notice Internet speed/connection drops from my Comcast router that the 2012 MBP doesn't experience along with slower processing of commands using Chrome. These are all everyday use deal breakers for me.
What other issues haven't I found?
Also I notice Internet speed/connection drops from my Comcast router that the 2012 MBP doesn't experience along with slower processing of commands using Chrome. These are all everyday use deal breakers for me.
What other issues haven't I found?
Confirmed 29 Jan 2021! Mac M1: BigSur 11.1
Secondary Click with 2 fingers: Not Working
Secondary Click with 2 fingers: Not Working
I thought I was the only one having these issues and thought it was something wrong with the new Macbook Air M1 chip. Within a week of getting this laptop with Big Sur, the trackpad stopped responding to touch, started jumping around sporadically, and clicking on things randomly. It has been a nightmare!
I chatted with Apple Support online, who made me an appointment with a Genius Bar, but the Genius Bar called me shortly after I dropped off my computer for diagnostics and told me there was nothing wrong with it and I should just call Apple Support if it happened again. When I called Apple Support, they said it was clear my computer needed repairs and to tell the Genious Bar I had already called Apple Support and they couldn't do anything over the phone.
So far, no luck and I'm still dealing with an all but useless trackpad...
Hoping for some kind of solution soon!
I chatted with Apple Support online, who made me an appointment with a Genius Bar, but the Genius Bar called me shortly after I dropped off my computer for diagnostics and told me there was nothing wrong with it and I should just call Apple Support if it happened again. When I called Apple Support, they said it was clear my computer needed repairs and to tell the Genious Bar I had already called Apple Support and they couldn't do anything over the phone.
So far, no luck and I'm still dealing with an all but useless trackpad...
Hoping for some kind of solution soon!
same issue here - very annoying and Mac is impossible to use - with out attaching an external mouse - which is a pain !
Can you please fix this Apple ?
Can you please fix this Apple ?
I have the same problem with 2 or 3 fingers. It works 2-5 minutes after I restart my Macbook Air 2017. It stop working after latest Big Sur beta update.
Still have the same issue here. MacBook Pro (13 inch, 2018) Have tried all the suggestions listed in this thread, (except the external monitor connection using Thunderbolt). Upgraded to macOS Big Sur Version 11.2 and the trackpad still doesn't click/haptic feedback. Trackpad works fine, but no click feedback. Feels like you are pressing a solid surface... Any further suggestions?
Hello,
Same as here, i am using bigSur 11.2 and it is ridiculous that i cant click inside dialogs, like system settings or open file dialogs!!!!!!!! seriously apple
Regards
Same as here, i am using bigSur 11.2 and it is ridiculous that i cant click inside dialogs, like system settings or open file dialogs!!!!!!!! seriously apple
Regards
Same here. Magic Mouse 2 worked fine until I updated to Big Sur 11.2 this morning on my MBA 2017. I can click and scroll, but can't track with the Magic Mouse. The BT dropdown menu says it's connected, but in settings, showing 'no mouse detected'... Please fix!
I just installed the update Big Sur 11.2 on my MBP M1 chip and the cursor is not moving. Before the update everything was working perfectly. Please fix
Confirmed 7 Feb 2021! Mac M1: BigSur 11.3 (Latest update for Developers)
Secondary Click with 2 fingers: Not Working
Bluetooth Bug occurred after a while - cannot find Airpod Pro
Airdrop Bug not working after a while - cannot send items to iPhone
> must restart Mac to fix Bluetooth + Airdrop bugs
Secondary Click with 2 fingers: Not Working
Bluetooth Bug occurred after a while - cannot find Airpod Pro
Airdrop Bug not working after a while - cannot send items to iPhone
> must restart Mac to fix Bluetooth + Airdrop bugs
I have the same problem, right click not working since the last Big Sur 11.2 update !?!
Solution: until Apple sorts this out, I'm using an old USB optical mouse I had laying around. Gets the job done and tells me the issue is most likely with BlueTooth communication.
I got the macOS Big Sur 11.2 update on 2/5/2021 my trackpad's "click" hasn't worked since. I can't force click or click and drag. I've resorted to using a USB mouse. Apple, please get his fixed.
Hello people, spent the all day struggling with this issue. Only double click worked. Bought a mouse. Called Apple support and got a $370 service estimation. Didn’t go to Apple Store because couldn’t find any open. After trying everything checked the trackpad setting and found the option ‘tap to click’ - tap with one finger was unchecked due to my refusal to update macOS I guess. Just saying. But definitely I was ‘forced’ to update my MacBook due to this double/one click issue. Good luck 🍀
Same problem here!!