USB device connectivity (camera, CF card reader, phone) broken in 12.3?

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I confess I’m getting very frustrated with OpenSuse 12.3. I like it a lot, and it looks very polished. But I can’t understand why simple things like reading from a usb device (MSD or MTP) is so problematic. I’ve never had this issue with a Linux distro before, and my usb devices are hardly bleeding edge. Currently I have to amend /etc/usb_modeswitch.conf to change DisableSwitching to = 1 and restart, if I want to connect an MTP camera or phone, and amend it again to = 0 and restart to connect a plain MSD device. If I am lucky that will work, but more often than not it doesn’t. For example I have just done that to read a CF flash card in my card reader (should be MSD), and instead of the card reader indicator flashing as normal, it just turns on to a steady light, and the messages log reports:

2013-11-24T18:27:24.257337+00:00 study kernel: 65.914260] usb 2-1.1: reset high-speed USB device number 3 using ehci_hcd
2013-11-24T18:28:25.313334+00:00 study kernel: 126.951535] usb 2-1.1: reset high-speed USB device number 3 using ehci_hcd
2013-11-24T18:29:28.417338+00:00 study kernel: 190.036173] usb 2-1.1: reset high-speed USB device number 3 using ehci_hcd
2013-11-24T18:30:01.530889+00:00 study /usr/sbin/cron[1357]: pam_unix(crond:session): session opened for user root by (uid=0)
2013-11-24T18:30:02.149289+00:00 study /USR/SBIN/CRON[1357]: pam_unix(crond:session): session closed for user root
2013-11-24T18:30:31.393326+00:00 study kernel: 252.992845] usb 2-1.1: reset high-speed USB device number 3 using ehci_hcd

No sign of the card being mounted either.

Is USB device connectivity seriously broken in 12.3? It certainly seems to be. Can this be fixed without having to change to something else like, say, Ubuntu or Mint?

TIA.

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haughtonomous wrote:
>
> Is USB device connectivity seriously broken in 12.3? It certainly seems
> to be. Can this be fixed without having to change to something else
> like, say, Ubuntu or Mint?
>
> TIA.
>
>
Try using a latest stable kernel as described here:-

http://kernel.opensuse.org/packages/openSUSE-12.3

Most of the times latest kernels support more devices

–
GNOME 3.10.1
openSUSE 13.1 (Bottle) (x86_64) 64-bit
Kernel Linux 3.11.6-4-desktop

3

I installed fuse software.opensuse.org: in 12.3 . After that my phone
mounted correctly and shows up in the filemanager (thunar) .

4

I’ve now done that and am using kernel 3.7.10 dated 23/11/2013. No improvement. The card reader works perfectly when connected to a Windows 7 x64 laptop, but not when connected to my Opensuse x64 box.

5

That hasn’t helped either. Having installed fuse for 12.3 and restarted I get the same experience when inserting a memory card into the reader. /var/log/messages receives the single line:

2013-11-26T09:33:26.643145+00:00 study kernel: 128.860252] usb 1-1.2.1.4: reset high-speed USB device number 5 using ehci_hcd

The card reader light remains steadily on and nothing is mounted, whereas (with Debian Squeeze) it used to blink and the card appeared in a file manager as a mounted device.

6

I’m sorry, my fault. You should have fuse-exfat software.opensuse.org: (for 12.3). Now it should work!

7

I’ve now installed the 64bit binary and restarted - but no difference. Is there something else I need to do, or are you suggesting that after the above it should ‘just work’?

8

I’m feeling very stupid right now. I was so sure of the soulution, but I am wrong.
I hope we got a soulution from someone. Maybe kernel. I will follow this and learn.
Meanwhile I try to research on my own. Did You post You hwinfo? Again: sorry for the misleading
attitude.

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I have posted three logs below (I don’t seem to be able to attach files to this forum) - the output of “hwinfo --usb” with no cardreader attached, with the empty cardreader connected, and with the CF card in the card reader (and the blue light continuously on).

Does that give any useful information?

TIA

No cardreader attached:

04: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: BobO.DFkaVl_rzX0
  Parent ID: ADDn.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1/1-1.2/1-1.2:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 1-1.2:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "USB 2.0 Hub"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x1a40 
  Device: usb 0x0101 "USB 2.0 Hub"
  Revision: "1.11"
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v1A40p0101d0111dc09dsc00dp01ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #9 (Hub)

05: USB 00.0: 10800 Keyboard
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: Bgjr.igCAi8FPRT5
  Parent ID: FKGF.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.5/2-1.5:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 2-1.5:1.0
  Hardware Class: keyboard
  Model: "Colorado USB Keyboard"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x0461 "Colorado"
  Device: usb 0x0010 "USB Keyboard"
  Revision: "1.04"
  Driver: "usbhid"
  Driver Modules: "usbhid"
  Device File: /dev/input/event0
  Device Files: /dev/input/event0, /dev/input/by-id/usb-NOVATEK_USB_Keyboard-event-kbd, /dev/input/by-path/pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.5:1.0-event-kbd
  Device Number: char 13:64
  Speed: 1.5 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v0461p0010d0104dc00dsc00dp00ic03isc01ip01in00"
  Driver Info #0:
    XkbRules: xfree86
    XkbModel: pc104
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #12 (Hub)

06: USB 00.1: 0000 Unclassified device
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: erzv.RnHK3h2+LWF
  Parent ID: FKGF.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.5/2-1.5:1.1
  SysFS BusID: 2-1.5:1.1
  Hardware Class: unknown
  Model: "Colorado USB Keyboard"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x0461 "Colorado"
  Device: usb 0x0010 "USB Keyboard"
  Revision: "1.04"
  Driver: "usbhid"
  Driver Modules: "usbhid"
  Device File: /dev/input/event1
  Device Files: /dev/input/event1, /dev/input/by-id/usb-NOVATEK_USB_Keyboard-event-if01, /dev/input/by-path/pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.5:1.1-event
  Device Number: char 13:65
  Speed: 1.5 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v0461p0010d0104dc00dsc00dp00ic03isc00ip00in01"
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #12 (Hub)

07: USB 00.0: 10503 USB Mouse
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: doL0.tq9WLzi84f8
  Parent ID: FKGF.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.6/2-1.6:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 2-1.6:1.0
  Hardware Class: mouse
  Model: "Logitech USB Receiver"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x046d "Logitech, Inc."
  Device: usb 0xc510 "USB Receiver"
  Revision: "34.10"
  Compatible to: int 0x0210 0x0028
  Driver: "usbhid"
  Driver Modules: "usbhid"
  Device File: /dev/input/mice (/dev/input/mouse0)
  Device Files: /dev/input/mice, /dev/input/mouse0, /dev/input/event2, /dev/input/by-id/usb-Logitech_USB_Receiver-event-mouse, /dev/input/by-path/pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.6:1.0-event-mouse, /dev/input/by-id/usb-Logitech_USB_Receiver-mouse, /dev/input/by-path/pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.6:1.0-mouse
  Device Number: char 13:63 (char 13:32)
  Speed: 1.5 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v046DpC510d3410dc00dsc00dp00ic03isc01ip02in00"
  Driver Info #0:
    Buttons: 8
    Wheels: 2
    XFree86 Protocol: explorerps/2
    GPM Protocol: exps2
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #12 (Hub)

08: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: k4bc.FHd55n4xKo7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-0:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 1-0:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "Linux 3.7.10-72.g8ec70cd-desktop ehci_hcd EHCI Host Controller"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x1d6b "Linux 3.7.10-72.g8ec70cd-desktop ehci_hcd"
  Device: usb 0x0002 "EHCI Host Controller"
  Revision: "3.07"
  Serial ID: "0000:00:1a.0"
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v1D6Bp0002d0307dc09dsc00dp00ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=no, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown

09: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: ADDn.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  Parent ID: k4bc.FHd55n4xKo7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1/1-1:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 1-1:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "Hub"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x8087 
  Device: usb 0x0024 
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v8087p0024d0000dc09dsc00dp01ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=no, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #8 (Hub)

10: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: asAB.DFkaVl_rzX0
  Parent ID: BobO.DFkaVl_rzX0
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1/1-1.2/1-1.2.1/1-1.2.1:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 1-1.2.1:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "USB 2.0 Hub"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x1a40 
  Device: usb 0x0101 "USB 2.0 Hub"
  Revision: "1.11"
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v1A40p0101d0111dc09dsc00dp01ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #4 (Hub)

11: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: pBe4.oLWCeziExdF
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-0:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 2-0:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "Linux 3.7.10-72.g8ec70cd-desktop ehci_hcd EHCI Host Controller"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x1d6b "Linux 3.7.10-72.g8ec70cd-desktop ehci_hcd"
  Device: usb 0x0002 "EHCI Host Controller"
  Revision: "3.07"
  Serial ID: "0000:00:1d.0"
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v1D6Bp0002d0307dc09dsc00dp00ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=no, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown

12: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: FKGF.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  Parent ID: pBe4.oLWCeziExdF
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 2-1:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "Hub"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x8087 
  Device: usb 0x0024 
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v8087p0024d0000dc09dsc00dp01ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=no, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #11 (Hub)

Empty cardreader attached:

04: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: BobO.DFkaVl_rzX0
  Parent ID: ADDn.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1/1-1.2/1-1.2:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 1-1.2:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "USB 2.0 Hub"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x1a40 
  Device: usb 0x0101 "USB 2.0 Hub"
  Revision: "1.11"
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v1A40p0101d0111dc09dsc00dp01ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #9 (Hub)

05: USB 00.0: 10800 Keyboard
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: Bgjr.igCAi8FPRT5
  Parent ID: FKGF.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.5/2-1.5:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 2-1.5:1.0
  Hardware Class: keyboard
  Model: "Colorado USB Keyboard"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x0461 "Colorado"
  Device: usb 0x0010 "USB Keyboard"
  Revision: "1.04"
  Driver: "usbhid"
  Driver Modules: "usbhid"
  Device File: /dev/input/event0
  Device Files: /dev/input/event0, /dev/input/by-id/usb-NOVATEK_USB_Keyboard-event-kbd, /dev/input/by-path/pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.5:1.0-event-kbd
  Device Number: char 13:64
  Speed: 1.5 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v0461p0010d0104dc00dsc00dp00ic03isc01ip01in00"
  Driver Info #0:
    XkbRules: xfree86
    XkbModel: pc104
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #13 (Hub)

06: USB 00.1: 0000 Unclassified device
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: erzv.RnHK3h2+LWF
  Parent ID: FKGF.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.5/2-1.5:1.1
  SysFS BusID: 2-1.5:1.1
  Hardware Class: unknown
  Model: "Colorado USB Keyboard"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x0461 "Colorado"
  Device: usb 0x0010 "USB Keyboard"
  Revision: "1.04"
  Driver: "usbhid"
  Driver Modules: "usbhid"
  Device File: /dev/input/event1
  Device Files: /dev/input/event1, /dev/input/by-id/usb-NOVATEK_USB_Keyboard-event-if01, /dev/input/by-path/pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.5:1.1-event
  Device Number: char 13:65
  Speed: 1.5 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v0461p0010d0104dc00dsc00dp00ic03isc00ip00in01"
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #13 (Hub)

07: USB 00.0: 10503 USB Mouse
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: doL0.tq9WLzi84f8
  Parent ID: FKGF.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.6/2-1.6:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 2-1.6:1.0
  Hardware Class: mouse
  Model: "Logitech USB Receiver"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x046d "Logitech, Inc."
  Device: usb 0xc510 "USB Receiver"
  Revision: "34.10"
  Compatible to: int 0x0210 0x0028
  Driver: "usbhid"
  Driver Modules: "usbhid"
  Device File: /dev/input/mice (/dev/input/mouse0)
  Device Files: /dev/input/mice, /dev/input/mouse0, /dev/input/event2, /dev/input/by-id/usb-Logitech_USB_Receiver-event-mouse, /dev/input/by-path/pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.6:1.0-event-mouse, /dev/input/by-id/usb-Logitech_USB_Receiver-mouse, /dev/input/by-path/pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.6:1.0-mouse
  Device Number: char 13:63 (char 13:32)
  Speed: 1.5 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v046DpC510d3410dc00dsc00dp00ic03isc01ip02in00"
  Driver Info #0:
    Buttons: 8
    Wheels: 2
    XFree86 Protocol: explorerps/2
    GPM Protocol: exps2
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #13 (Hub)

08: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: k4bc.FHd55n4xKo7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-0:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 1-0:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "Linux 3.7.10-72.g8ec70cd-desktop ehci_hcd EHCI Host Controller"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x1d6b "Linux 3.7.10-72.g8ec70cd-desktop ehci_hcd"
  Device: usb 0x0002 "EHCI Host Controller"
  Revision: "3.07"
  Serial ID: "0000:00:1a.0"
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v1D6Bp0002d0307dc09dsc00dp00ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=no, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown

09: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: ADDn.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  Parent ID: k4bc.FHd55n4xKo7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1/1-1:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 1-1:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "Hub"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x8087 
  Device: usb 0x0024 
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v8087p0024d0000dc09dsc00dp01ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=no, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #8 (Hub)

10: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: asAB.DFkaVl_rzX0
  Parent ID: BobO.DFkaVl_rzX0
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1/1-1.2/1-1.2.1/1-1.2.1:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 1-1.2.1:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "USB 2.0 Hub"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x1a40 
  Device: usb 0x0101 "USB 2.0 Hub"
  Revision: "1.11"
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v1A40p0101d0111dc09dsc00dp01ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #4 (Hub)

11: USB 00.0: 10600 Disk
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: S7RW.zaibhVXrxv0
  Parent ID: BobO.DFkaVl_rzX0
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1/1-1.2/1-1.2.3/1-1.2.3:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 1-1.2.3:1.0
  Hardware Class: disk
  Model: "Feiya SM333 card reader"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x090c "Feiya Technology Corp."
  Device: usb 0x6107 "SM333 card reader"
  Revision: "10.00"
  Serial ID: "23456789012345"
  Driver: "usb-storage"
  Driver Modules: "usb_storage"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v090Cp6107d1000dc00dsc00dp00ic08isc06ip50in00"
  Driver Info #0:
    Driver Status: usb_storage is active
    Driver Activation Cmd: "modprobe usb_storage"
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #4 (Hub)

12: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: pBe4.oLWCeziExdF
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-0:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 2-0:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "Linux 3.7.10-72.g8ec70cd-desktop ehci_hcd EHCI Host Controller"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x1d6b "Linux 3.7.10-72.g8ec70cd-desktop ehci_hcd"
  Device: usb 0x0002 "EHCI Host Controller"
  Revision: "3.07"
  Serial ID: "0000:00:1d.0"
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v1D6Bp0002d0307dc09dsc00dp00ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=no, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown

13: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: FKGF.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  Parent ID: pBe4.oLWCeziExdF
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 2-1:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "Hub"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x8087 
  Device: usb 0x0024 
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v8087p0024d0000dc09dsc00dp01ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=no, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #12 (Hub)
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Here is the output with a CF card inserted:

CF card inserted:

04: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: BobO.DFkaVl_rzX0
  Parent ID: ADDn.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1/1-1.2/1-1.2:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 1-1.2:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "USB 2.0 Hub"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x1a40 
  Device: usb 0x0101 "USB 2.0 Hub"
  Revision: "1.11"
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v1A40p0101d0111dc09dsc00dp01ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #9 (Hub)

05: USB 00.0: 10800 Keyboard
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: Bgjr.igCAi8FPRT5
  Parent ID: FKGF.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.5/2-1.5:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 2-1.5:1.0
  Hardware Class: keyboard
  Model: "Colorado USB Keyboard"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x0461 "Colorado"
  Device: usb 0x0010 "USB Keyboard"
  Revision: "1.04"
  Driver: "usbhid"
  Driver Modules: "usbhid"
  Device File: /dev/input/event0
  Device Files: /dev/input/event0,  /dev/input/by-id/usb-NOVATEK_USB_Keyboard-event-kbd,  /dev/input/by-path/pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.5:1.0-event-kbd
  Device Number: char 13:64
  Speed: 1.5 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v0461p0010d0104dc00dsc00dp00ic03isc01ip01in00"
  Driver Info #0:
    XkbRules: xfree86
    XkbModel: pc104
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #13 (Hub)

06: USB 00.1: 0000 Unclassified device
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: erzv.RnHK3h2+LWF
  Parent ID: FKGF.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.5/2-1.5:1.1
  SysFS BusID: 2-1.5:1.1
  Hardware Class: unknown
  Model: "Colorado USB Keyboard"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x0461 "Colorado"
  Device: usb 0x0010 "USB Keyboard"
  Revision: "1.04"
  Driver: "usbhid"
  Driver Modules: "usbhid"
  Device File: /dev/input/event1
  Device Files: /dev/input/event1,  /dev/input/by-id/usb-NOVATEK_USB_Keyboard-event-if01,  /dev/input/by-path/pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.5:1.1-event
  Device Number: char 13:65
  Speed: 1.5 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v0461p0010d0104dc00dsc00dp00ic03isc00ip00in01"
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #13 (Hub)

07: USB 00.0: 10503 USB Mouse
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: doL0.tq9WLzi84f8
  Parent ID: FKGF.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.6/2-1.6:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 2-1.6:1.0
  Hardware Class: mouse
  Model: "Logitech USB Receiver"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x046d "Logitech, Inc."
  Device: usb 0xc510 "USB Receiver"
  Revision: "34.10"
  Compatible to: int 0x0210 0x0028
  Driver: "usbhid"
  Driver Modules: "usbhid"
  Device File: /dev/input/mice (/dev/input/mouse0)
  Device Files: /dev/input/mice, /dev/input/mouse0, /dev/input/event2,  /dev/input/by-id/usb-Logitech_USB_Receiver-event-mouse,  /dev/input/by-path/pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.6:1.0-event-mouse,  /dev/input/by-id/usb-Logitech_USB_Receiver-mouse,  /dev/input/by-path/pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.6:1.0-mouse
  Device Number: char 13:63 (char 13:32)
  Speed: 1.5 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v046DpC510d3410dc00dsc00dp00ic03isc01ip02in00"
  Driver Info #0:
    Buttons: 8
    Wheels: 2
    XFree86 Protocol: explorerps/2
    GPM Protocol: exps2
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #13 (Hub)

08: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: k4bc.FHd55n4xKo7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-0:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 1-0:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "Linux 3.7.10-72.g8ec70cd-desktop ehci_hcd EHCI Host Controller"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x1d6b "Linux 3.7.10-72.g8ec70cd-desktop ehci_hcd"
  Device: usb 0x0002 "EHCI Host Controller"
  Revision: "3.07"
  Serial ID: "0000:00:1a.0"
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v1D6Bp0002d0307dc09dsc00dp00ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=no, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown

09: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: ADDn.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  Parent ID: k4bc.FHd55n4xKo7
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1/1-1:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 1-1:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "Hub"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x8087 
  Device: usb 0x0024 
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v8087p0024d0000dc09dsc00dp01ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=no, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #8 (Hub)

10: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: asAB.DFkaVl_rzX0
  Parent ID: BobO.DFkaVl_rzX0
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1/1-1.2/1-1.2.1/1-1.2.1:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 1-1.2.1:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "USB 2.0 Hub"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x1a40 
  Device: usb 0x0101 "USB 2.0 Hub"
  Revision: "1.11"
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v1A40p0101d0111dc09dsc00dp01ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #4 (Hub)

11: USB 00.0: 10600 Disk
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: S7RW.zaibhVXrxv0
  Parent ID: BobO.DFkaVl_rzX0
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1/1-1.2/1-1.2.3/1-1.2.3:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 1-1.2.3:1.0
  Hardware Class: disk
  Model: "Feiya SM333 card reader"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x090c "Feiya Technology Corp."
  Device: usb 0x6107 "SM333 card reader"
  Revision: "10.00"
  Serial ID: "23456789012345"
  Driver: "usb-storage"
  Driver Modules: "usb_storage"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v090Cp6107d1000dc00dsc00dp00ic08isc06ip50in00"
  Driver Info #0:
    Driver Status: usb_storage is active
    Driver Activation Cmd: "modprobe usb_storage"
  Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #4 (Hub)

12: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: pBe4.oLWCeziExdF
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-0:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 2-0:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "Linux 3.7.10-72.g8ec70cd-desktop ehci_hcd EHCI Host Controller"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x1d6b "Linux 3.7.10-72.g8ec70cd-desktop ehci_hcd"
  Device: usb 0x0002 "EHCI Host Controller"
  Revision: "3.07"
  Serial ID: "0000:00:1d.0"
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v1D6Bp0002d0307dc09dsc00dp00ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=no, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown

13: USB 00.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.122]
  Unique ID: FKGF.4Nx_qoDfSd7
  Parent ID: pBe4.oLWCeziExdF
  SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1:1.0
  SysFS BusID: 2-1:1.0
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "Hub"
  Hotplug: USB
  Vendor: usb 0x8087 
  Device: usb 0x0024 
  Driver: "hub"
  Driver Modules: "usbcore"
  Speed: 480 Mbps
  Module Alias: "usb:v8087p0024d0000dc09dsc00dp01ic09isc00ip00in00"
  Config Status: cfg=no, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
  Attached to: #12 (Hub)

This seems to be tellling me that the card reader is being recognised (device 11 attached to hub at device 4), but it is not telling me anything useful that I can see about the inserted card. Perhaps it wouldn’t. I am a bit out of my depth here. Can anyone help?

BTW I installed Linux Mint 15 as a virtual machine in OpenBox, and that can’t see the card either. Could this be because the host OS (OpenSuse) is simply getting in the way with the same problem (which suggests a kernel issue maybe), or perhaps it is the PC itself? If I attach my wife’s Sony Xperia phone to the same port, that automounts as an MTP device with no problem, and if I plug a USB external HDD, that mounts too. It just seems to be an issue with a card plugged into the card reader.

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Looks like nobody is able to help me on this. In the meantime I have tried OpenSuse 13.1 (lots of problems generally) and then installed Linux Mint 15 and that ‘just works’ with everything as fas as I can establish and importantly for me I have no problems with my camera CF card, so somewhat with regret I have dropped the nicer look and feel of openSuse and ‘transitioned’ to Mint 15.

So a huge thanks to all those who helped me with this and other issues during my short time with OpenSuse. I appreciate the time and thought that has been put in to helping me, but for me with OpenSuse there are too many annoying issues that get in the way of my user experience. It’s not for me - yet.