Opened 14 years ago

Last modified 6 years ago

#28768 new request

Port Request: USB_ModeSwitch

Reported by: jprokos@… Owned by: macports-tickets@…
Priority: Normal Milestone:
Component: ports Version: 1.9.2
Keywords: Cc: chrstphrchvz (Christopher Chavez)
Port:

Description

http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/

USB_ModeSwitch is (surprise!) a mode switching tool for controlling "flip flop" (multiple device) USB gear.

Several new USB devices (especially high-speed WAN stuff, based on cell phone chipsets containing that feature) have their MS Windows drivers onboard; when plugged in for the first time they act like a flash storage and start installing the driver from there. After installation (and on every consecutive plugging) the driver switches the mode internally, the storage device vanishes (in most cases), and a new device (like an USB modem) shows up. Modem maker "Option" calls that feature "ZeroCD (TM)" since it eliminates the need for shipping a separate driver carrier.

Change History (2)

comment:1 Changed 6 years ago by chrstphrchvz (Christopher Chavez)

Is there still interest in having a port for this? The latest USB_ModeSwitch release is from 2017-12-31.

comment:2 Changed 6 years ago by chrstphrchvz (Christopher Chavez)

Cc: chrstphrchvz added
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