Since a recent macOS update (around one month ago), I’ve been experiencing a random issue on my MacBook Air (2023, M2). After the device enters sleep mode and I try to wake it, sometimes the screen stays black with only the cursor visible. The issue occurs randomly — not every time — but frequently enough to impact daily use. The system becomes completely unresponsive, and the only recovery method is a forced restart (holding the power button).
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Leave the MacBook idle until it enters sleep automatically.
2. Wait for 10–30+ minutes.
3. Attempt to wake it using the keyboard, trackpad, or by opening the lid.
4. Randomly, the system fails to wake properly: screen turns on, shows a black background with a movable cursor, but nothing else appears.
Expected Result:
The system wakes normally and restores to the previous desktop session.
Actual Result:
The system randomly freezes on a black screen with a visible cursor. No user interface or login prompt appears. Requires a hard restart.
System Information:
• Device: MacBook Air 13”, M2, 2023
• macOS Version: [Insert exact version, e.g., macOS Sonoma 14.5]
• Issue Since: Around one month ago (possibly after latest macOS update)
• Peripherals: [Mention any external devices if applicable]
• Reproducibility: Random (approximately 30–50% of the time after longer sleep)
Additional Notes:
• Issue is not consistent; sometimes the system wakes as expected.
• Occurs regardless of whether on battery or plugged in.
• No external monitors or USB accessories are connected when this happens.