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Updating ElementaryOS after 8.1 install breaks MacBook Pro

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### What Happened?

HI everyone,

Full disclosure: I'm new to modern linux, trying to rescue some e-waste and use as a daily driver.

I'm trying to use ElementaryOS on a 2015 15" MacBook Pro (11,5). I had some problems with the Elementary installer throwing errors about the drive. I was able to push past those and get it installed.

The problem I'm having now is after Elementary updates the system after the fresh install, every time I boot up I get the "e" swirl, a screen flash, and then a black screen.

So many of the help I've found has been, well, less than helpful, assuming someone has knowledge on what to do.

I'm grateful for any hand holding, as I really appreciate the idea of Elementary and would love to use it.

With appreciation,
George

### Steps to Reproduce

1. Installed Elementary OS 8.1 from the latest download
2. Rebooted

### Expected Behavior

Normal operation

### Host OS

N/A

### Image Version

Latest

### Hardware Platform

64-bit AMD/Intel (x86)

### Log Output

```shell
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### Hardware Info

2015 MacBook Pro 15" (11,5)

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Research direction

The report names no repository files, tests, or entry points. Start by reproducing the post-install update and gathering the missing boot and log details for the 2015 MacBook Pro 11,5. Done means identifying a confirmed cause and documenting a resolution or narrowing the issue to a specific component.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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