Use the slider on the bottom of the mouse to turn it off (no green showing). Wait 15 seconds, then turn it back on.
In the Bluetooth settings window, wait for the mouse to appear under "My Devices" or "Nearby Devices" and click . 4. Force Restart the macOS Touch and Bluetooth Services
The Magic Mouse has a known design flaw where the ribbon cable connecting the top touch surface to the logic board becomes loose or tears. This is fixable, but not by Apple (they will only replace it).
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Switch to the tab and verify that multi-finger scrolling and swiping are toggled on. Tweak Accessibility Scrolling Options
If you have tried everything above and it still won’t scroll, you may have a third-party app conflict. Apps like "BetterTouchTool," "Scroll Reverser," or mouse acceleration utilities can sometimes conflict with system updates.
Open (press Command + Space , type "Terminal", and press Enter).
: Low power can cause gestures like scrolling to fail even if the pointer still moves. Plug in your Magic Mouse 2 or 3 for a few minutes; sometimes connecting it via a Lightning/USB-C cable temporarily restores scrolling immediately. ⚙️ Check System Settings
Does the mouse if you test it there?
Click the next to it and select Forget This Device . Turn your Magic Mouse off and back on.
Sometimes, a macOS update or an accidental keystroke can alter your mouse configuration. Ensure that scrolling gestures are actually enabled in your system preferences.
This guide will walk you through the most effective, step-by-step solutions to get your scroll functionality back. Quick Fixes for Magic Mouse Scrolling Issues
