USB devices are not recognized on Linux Debian v6.0.10 with VB 5.0.14 -> usage issue

[ManWithNoName]

I would like to read my SD card with Gparted but my USB devices are not recognized with my HOST by using a Linux Debian v6.0.10 Virtual Machine. I'm using Vbox 5.0.14 and my host is an ultra book ASUS UX32LN-R4011H with Windows 8.1

Please see the error message below :

Échec de la connexion du périphérique USB Alcor Micro Corp. Multi Flash Reader [0100] à la machine virtuelle Debian v6.0.10 Squeeze.

USB device 'Alcor Micro Corp. Multi Flash Reader' with UUID {39c0b9eb-ec40-4b63-aa7a-d775e4d65df2} is busy with a previous request. Please try again later.

Code d'erreur : E_INVALIDARG (0x80070057) Composant : HostUSBDeviceWrap Interface : IHostUSBDevice {c19073dd-cc7b-431b-98b2-951fda8eab89} Fonction appelée : IConsole {872da645-4a9b-1727-bee2-5585105b9eed}

Thanks in advance

Regards

[Frank Mehnert]

Please attach a VBox.log file of a VM session when you tried to attach that USB device to the VM.

[ManWithNoName]

Debian v6.0.10 Squeeze Log File

[ManWithNoName]

Error message Screen shot

[ManWithNoName]

New Capture with different SD Ctrl (Generic Flash Card Reader)

[ManWithNoName]

Tested with WIndows 10 Host : Same error message (Please see Capture d’écran (138).png)

[Socratis]

99% you have not enabled a USB filter for your device and the host captures it and doesn't release it. See User Manual ​Chapter 3.10.1 USB settings and look for USB filters and how to use them.

[ManWithNoName]

VBoxmanage list usbhost

[ManWithNoName]

Error message appear when I click on Alcor Micro Corp. Multi Flash Reader

[ManWithNoName]

Adding a global USB filter

[ManWithNoName]

I can't see my SD Card drive with Gparted

[ManWithNoName]

Replying to socratis:

99% you have not enabled a USB filter for your device and the host captures it and doesn't release it. See User Manual ​Chapter 3.10.1 USB settings and look for USB filters and how to use them.

You're right I forgot it ! But even adding a global USB filter, it seems always not work. Please see other screenshot files. Thanks

[ManWithNoName]

Just a question : Do I need install Guest Additions to use USB Devices on a linux guest ?

[Socratis]

1. You don't need to attach HiDPI screenshots when a simple copy/paste of the text is more informative.
2. If you do attach a screenshot, please scale them down to 1/2 the size. Not everyone is using HiDPI monitors ;)
3. The device in question shows as "Captured" in the list usbhost. Don't know why.
4. Try to unplug and re-plug the device. The filter works when the USB in inserted. I'll post my usual troubleshooting guide from the forums. Usually that's where you should ask for advice, not open a bug report immediately, because it might be a wrong setting, not a bug.

Anyway, here it goes. Follow the steps below. If there is a failure, please state which step failed:

1. Make sure that the Extension Pack is installed on the host. The same version as VirtualBox.
2. Make sure that at least USB 2.0 is enabled in your VM settings.
3. Create a USB filter in your guest settings while the device is plugged in the host. Delete all values except Name, VendorID and ProductID. Check also ​http://www.linux-usb.org/usb.ids to make sure that you have the numbers correct.
4. Unplug the device.
5. Start your guest (the one that you applied the filter to). Let it start completely. Log in if you have to.
6. Plug your device. The filter should capture it and pass control to your guest.
7. If the device shows up in your host and is not captured by the filter, either the filter is incorrect, or there might be a problem with your filter installation.
8. If the device shows up, but as unavailable, "eject" it from your host (if you can), but leave it plugged in. It should show up as available.
9. Shut down the VM and now zip and post the VBox.log.zip.
10. If on a Linux host, are you a member of the 'vboxusers' group? If not, add yourself with the following and then reboot.

    sudo usermod -a -G vboxusers <your username>
    

[ManWithNoName]

Ok That's done now !!!

• I need to add a custom filter (select only the USB SD Card reader device). Adding a global (empty) filter doesn't work.
• I must eject the SD card from the Host first (in my case Windows 10) before launch the VM.

Thanks

[ManWithNoName]

Final Screen Shot : It works now !!!

[ManWithNoName]

I have also a question : Is there a way to remove screeshot previously posted by mistake here ?

[ManWithNoName]

As a suggest, maybe a popup message should advise us to check some settings instead of display this error message. Regards

[Socratis]

1. Glad you solved it.
2. As I said, next time first ask at the forums and then file a bug report. It's usually faster/better/more efficient.
3. I can't delete your screenshots. I'm a simple user. Maybe an admin can.
4. Please ask the admins/developers to close this bug as Invalid.

[ManWithNoName]

You're right, this is not always usefull having a screenshot with Hi Def. but this is faster for me to take it (not need to manually resize it). In some case, this is nice to read some small text on an image with a good resolution. But I can understand that could be more difficult for people who don't have Hi Def monitors. I will take care in future. My last screen shot is a 720p instead 1080p size, do you think this is a correct size ?