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usbreset(1) | Linux USB Utilities | usbreset(1) |
NAME¶
usbreset - send a USB port reset to a USB device
SYNOPSIS¶
usbreset [ device ]
DESCRIPTION¶
usbreset is a utility that performs resets on USB devices. It is particularly useful situations where a USB device is unresponsive or exhibits erratic behavior. The USB device to be reset can be specified in one of three formats:
- PPPP:VVVV
- Reset by product and vendor IDs
- BBB/DDD
- Reset by bus and device number
- Product
- Reset by product name
When run without any arguments, usbreset provides usage information and a list of connected USB devices, including their product and vendor IDs, bus and device numbers, and product names.
RETURN VALUE¶
If the specified device is not found, a non-zero exit code is returned.
EXAMPLES¶
- Reset device with vendor ID 1234 and product ID 5678:
- usbreset 1234:5678
- Reset device 002 on bus 001:
- usbreset 001:002
- Reset device named USB2.0 Hub:
- usbreset "USB2.0 Hub"
SEE ALSO¶
AUTHOR¶
Alan Stern <stern@rowland.harvard.edu>
04 January 2024 | usbutils |