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How to fix Safari and 'Find My' full screen issues after macOS 27.0.1 update?

Ever since I updated to Mac 27.0.1 (Mac mini M4) I've been having issues with what I can see and interact with on my screen when using Full Screen on apps. Safari covers part of the top of my browser screens for example, making it impossible to interact with any controls at the top or the window. Additionally my "Find My" in full screen does not give me access to the "People - Devices - Items - Me" control line at the top, next to the Red/Yellow/Green dots.


Restarts and resizing have no effect on fixing the problem when switched back to full screen.


What changed, and is this a common problem?



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Original Title: Full Screen problems

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There have been many issues reported with Mission Control and Spaces on macOS 27 Golden Gate, especially regarding the way Full Screen apps and app switching are handled. Some have been resolved by identifying and removing incompatible 3rd party extensions, others are bona fide bugs. The minor point update, macOS 27.0.1, did not appear to address the more significant issues.

 

Bugs should be reported to Apple here:

Feedback - macOS - Apple

 

See if the problem is present when you boot in safe mode. That process performs some system cleanup and clears caches, and also disables 3rd party extensions that may cause problems.

 

Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support

 

If that does not correct the issue, test in a new user account. A newly-created user account will have all settings at default, and if the issue does not occur in that new account then it provides guidance on what may need to be changed to correct the issue.

 

Add a user or group on Mac - Apple Support

 

Once the testing is complete, the new account can easily be deleted.

 

Delete a user or group on Mac – Apple Support

 

Those steps will help to isolate the problem.

 

It might help to download and run EtreCheck, written by a long-time forum member. The free version is fine. Post the full report using the Additional Text button. No personal information is revealed. 



If the issue persists in safe mode and a new user account, that suggests that it's a bug that Apple needs to address. 

 

Reporting issues like this to Apple is the only way to get them fixed. They do prioritize bugs based on frequency of reports, so the more people who report it, the faster it will be addressed.

 

Personally, Mission Control is working fine for my use cases on my 16" M4 Pro MBP running 27.0.1. I have many Spaces and open windows, but I don't use full screen apps and I don't have my apps grouped, both of which are associated with reported issues.