Older MacBook Pro Got Stuck At A Black Screen After Updating To macOS Big Sur

Many users of 13-inch MacBook Pro released in 2013 and 2014 reported functional issues after updating to macOS Big Sur.

Several users took to Reddit and Apple Support Communities to report the same problem, proving that the issue seems to be widespread.

Users said that when they were updating to macOS Big Sur, their devices got stuck at a black screen. Most important combinations, like SMC, Internet recovery, and NVRAM, and safe mode, became inaccessible after users updated their software, according to reports. This means those who ran into this problem are left with no choice to escape the black screen.

It seems like the majority of users experiencing the issue own a 13-inch MacBook Pro released in 2013 or 2014. However, at this point, the exact number of affected users is still unclear.

It’s worth pointing out that these devices are the oldest models that have support for macOS Big Sur.

On Reddit users said Apple advised people who ran into the black screen problem to bring their MacBook Pro in for a repair. Another user said Apple’s engineering teams were aware of the problem.

Until Apple finds the cause of the issue and issues a fix, owners of 2013-2014 13-inch MacBook Pro who haven’t updated yet might want to hold off on getting macOS Big Sur.

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