How to troubleshoot USB not working on Raspberry Pi
Description: This article will show you some of the most common solutions for troubleshooting USB not working properly with Raspberry Pi.
- Ensure the Raspberry Pi is getting enough power.
- Test the USB device with another computer to see if it is faulty.
- Ensure the USB device driver is compatible with Linux based operating systems. This can often be found or confirmed on the manufacturer’s website.
- Check to make sure the USB device is detected by the Raspberry Pi. Run this command from terminal: lsusb –t
- If all else fails, update your Raspberry Pi OS.
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