This hack fixes the bug for me (in /etc/X11/xorg.conf):
Section "Device" Identifier "Default Device" Option "RegistryDwords" "EnableBrightnessControl=1" EndSection
Now the control keys work, the notification bubble works and even direct control writing to /sys/class/backlight/mbp_backlight/brightness.
This hack fixes the bug for me (in /etc/X11/ xorg.conf) :
Section "Device" ssControl= 1"
Identifier "Default Device"
Option "RegistryDwords" "EnableBrightne
EndSection
Now the control keys work, the notification bubble works and even direct control writing to /sys/class/ backlight/ mbp_backlight/ brightness.