Known issues with DisplayLink on macOS 10.12 (Sierra)

The following issues have been found on macOS 10.12 and do not currently have a resolution:
  • Incomplete rendering of window contents in some applications, for example Safari and App Store
  • Black contents in applications windows when moved to a DisplayLink screen
  • Internal screen blank at login with password when USB screens are connected
  • Corrupted window title bar and widgets. To work around, select System Preferences -> Accessibility -> Display -> Reduce transparency
  • Corruption around window borders for Carbon applications (for example Microsoft Office 2011)
  • A few applications can show corruption and/or missing contents while updating windows contents. Examples are Maps, iBooks and the Dock.
  • The window server can crash logging our the user when minimising applications, for example iTunes
  • The window server can crash while using Mission Control features
  • Apple menu icon misplaced on DisplayLink screens
  • Black menu bar on DisplayLink screens while mirroring
To help Apple prioritising these issues we advise to open a bug at http://bugreport.apple.com including the information about your specific set up.

Mac OS 10.12.1 beta 2 fixes the following issues:
  • Incomplete rendering of window contents in some applications, for example Safari and App Store

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