This bug: https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=120535 Adds a changeset to ensure that a layout is performed when the value of -webkit-overflow-scrolling changes, down to the creation/destruction of a stacking context. In situations where the element has a stacking context for another reason (-webkit-transform, for example), there will already be a stacking context on the element. Consequently, a change to -webkit-overflow-scrolling will have no effect on the existence of a stacking context. In these cases, we see a visible flicker when the (unnecessary) layout is performed. Perhaps a check to see if a layout is required based on the consequent creation/destruction of a stacking context would be more appropriate.
(In reply to comment #0) > In these cases, we see a visible flicker when the (unnecessary) layout is performed. A layout which results in the same rendering should not cause a flicker. What OS are you reporting this flicker on?