Ubuntu Linux does not recognize USB stick - what to do?
If your computer does not recognize the USB stick under the Linux distribution Ubuntu, this can have several reasons. We explain how to solve the problem in this practical tip.
Linux / Ubuntu: This is how your computer recognizes the USB stick
If you are sure that the USB stick can connect to other devices, the next section for Ubuntu will help you.
- Test another USB slot to rule out that the slot is defective.
- If your computer generally does not recognize any USB devices in Ubuntu, you should activate the USB ports in the BIOS.
- If you have created the USB stick under another operating system, the format may not be recognized. You will then not be able to access the stick. Another article shows you which file systems Linux supports. In this case, reformat the USB stick.
- If it is a USB stick 2 or 3.0, make sure that the slot is designed for it.
- If you have previously used the stick in Windows, first remove it there safely.
Another practical tip tells you how to install Ubuntu on a USB stick.