7 Solutions to Fix USB Accessories Disabled on Mac
- Reduce bus-powered devices connected to your Mac.
- Switch to a different USB port.
- Get a different cable.
- Reset SMC.
- Reset the PRAM/NVRAM.
- Update your Mac.
- Make an Apple Store Appointment.
- How do I fix USB accessories disabled Mac?
- How do I enable USB accessories on Mac?
- How do I reset my USB ports on my Mac?
- How do I enable disable USB ports storage device access on Mac?
How do I fix USB accessories disabled Mac?
If you see USB Devices Disabled on your Mac
- Disconnect and reconnect the external device to your Mac.
- Connect your external device to a different port on your Mac.
- If your external device is connected to a USB or Thunderbolt hub, connect your device directly to your Mac.
How do I enable USB accessories on Mac?
Connect the power adapter to your Mac. On the MacBook/Pro's keyboard, hold down the Shift+Control+Option keys and the Power button at the same time. Release all keys and the power button at the same time. Boot your Mac as usual.
How do I reset my USB ports on my Mac?
Press the (left) Shift + Ctrl + Option keys and the power button at the same time, and hold them down for a few seconds. You should see the light on the power adapter change colour or blink to indicate the SMC has been reset. Release all the keys and the power button.
How do I enable disable USB ports storage device access on Mac?
To disable USB port on Mac , follow below steps:
- Open Terminal from Applications > Utilties folder.
- Type the following commands and hit return key. cd /System/Library/Extensions/ sudo kextunload IOUSBMassStorageClass.kext. ...
- This will block or disable the USB port for Mass storage devices.