Apple Reveals Method To Disable New MacBook Pro Illuminated Logo

Logo Control via Software

The new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display reintroduces the illuminated Apple logo on its lid after a decade. Unlike older models that used display backlight, the new OLED MacBook Pro requires a different software approach. The logo features 25kHz PWM and per-device calibration, with brightness adjusted based on screen brightness and ambient light conditions.

Adjusting Logo Brightness

The relationship between screen and logo brightness is controlled by CoreBrightness. The logo’s brightness varies depending on the enclosure color and overall ambient lighting detected by the computer’s ambient light sensor. In dim rooms the logo appears dimmer, while in bright rooms it appears brighter.

Disabling the Logo Completely

Users who prefer to keep the logo turned off at all times can run a specific Terminal command with administrator privileges. The command modifies CoreBrightness settings to disable the illumination permanently. Reversing this change requires running a deletion command to restore default behavior.

The logo’s illumination behavior is managed through CoreBrightness software, which coordinates the display’s backlight with the logo’s own lighting system. When the laptop lid is closed, the logo automatically reverts to a polished metal appearance, consistent with the design language established since the 2016 redesign. The system also accounts for overall ambient brightness, ensuring the logo dims in low-light environments and brightens in well-lit spaces, providing a consistent visual experience regardless of surrounding conditions. This software-driven approach replaces the older hardware-based method and gives users granular control over the logo’s presence through simple command-line adjustments.