USB Devices Disconnecting on macOS Ventura
Getting a new major macOS update can be an exciting time, as users will typically get a host of new features, tools, and functionality for their devices. Unfortunately, the complexity of such upgrades often leads to problems, such as bugs or incompatibility issues cropping up in the first days following the release. Typically, these unforeseen problems are squashed rather swiftly within the next several patches for the new version. Besides waiting for a potential fix, users who experience frequent disconnects when attaching their USB devices to macOS Ventura Macs could try the following solutions.
Check the USB Device
The first step should be to ensure that the problem is not caused by the USB device itself. See if the problems occur with just one specific device or if they affect multiple ones. If possible, connect the faulty USB devices to a different computer or device and wait to see if now they work properly.
Check the State of the Hub or Cable
If the USB device is connected to the Mac via a hub or a dock, try to instead connect it directly. If the problems disappear, then the culprit is the hub itself. Similarly, you can switch to a different USB cable
Check the USB Socket
To test if the USB socket on the Mac is not the cause of the issues, try plugging a different device in it. Wait for a while and see if the new device also will be disconnected. If none of the hardware seems to be malfunctioning, then it is time to try some software solutions.
Update the macOS
An update addressing the issue may have been released. To check for any new updates, follow the steps:
- Open the Apple menu.
- Select 'System Settings.'
- Go to 'General' and then select 'Software Update.'
- Install any available updates.
Try Safe Mode
Try to see if the USB devices will work normally if the Mac is put into Safe Mode. Rebooting in Safe Mode runs important disk checks that could fix potential problems. In addition, under Safe Mode, the Mac runs only its most crucial components. If the USB device now operates as expected, then the cause of the problems is one of the disabled extensions. The exact sequence for entering Safe Mode varies between different Mac models, so it is best to visit the official Apple website and follow the instructions listed there.