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Hard Reset USB in Ubuntu 10.04

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I have a USB device (a modem) that is really finicky. Sometimes it works fine, but other times it refuses to connect. The only solution I have found to fix it once it gets into a bad state is to physically unplug the device and plug it back in. However, I don't always have physical access to the ma…

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$ sudo modprobe -w -r usb_storage; sudo modprobe usb_storage

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I have Ubuntu 14.04.4. I have no idea if this works in 10.04. I tested it on Cyborg Rumble Pad (and a generic USB flash drive). Just after I connect the device: I get (maybe among other things): The crucial part is string. It identifies the USB port…

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Hard Reset USB in Ubuntu 10.04

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