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: Go to Bluetooth settings, "Forget" the Magic Mouse, and then re-pair it as a new device.

If you have tried all of the above and the cursor still moves but scrolling does not, you may be facing a hardware failure of the touch layer.

This applies specifically to the (the rechargeable one with the lightning port on the bottom).

It is a cliché because it works. The Magic Mouse can sometimes enter a low-power state or suffer a minor firmware crash that kills the gesture recognition.

, then restart your Mac to force the system to rebuild your mouse settings. Safe Mode: Restart your Mac in Safe Mode to see if a third-party app (like BetterTouchTool ) is interfering with the scroll driver. Issues on Windows (Boot Camp) If you are using a Magic Mouse on Windows and scrolling won't work, you likely need a specific driver. You can download the Apple Wireless Mouse Update via Boot Camp Support Software or use third-party tools like Magic Utilities to enable full touch functionality. Community Perspectives Users often find that simple resets or specific environment changes trigger the fix. Did these software resets fix the issue, or is the

scroll stop working can be incredibly frustrating, especially since the device relies so heavily on touch gestures for navigation. This issue usually stems from simple software glitches, incorrect settings, or physical debris on the touch surface.