My Micromax 377G dongle isn't working on Linux Mint 16

Petrauser · Post by **Petrauser** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 3:17 pm

I am a new user of Linux. Currently, I am using Linux Mint 16 xfce on USB drive. However, my micromax 377G dongle isn't being detected on Linux.
I read a few articles, and learnt about usb_modeswitch. I installed it, but my dongle is still undetected.
So, guys, please tell me what I can do.

Post by **xenopeek** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 4:51 pm

Linux Mint is compatible with Ubuntu, and Ubuntu has a much larger user base. Please search for hardware issues first with adding the keyword "Ubuntu", to get relevant hits (I searched "Ubuntu Micromax 377G" and got immediate seemingly helpful hits). If that doesn't get you anywhere, search with keyword "Linux" instead of "Ubuntu".

This seems to be what you need: http://code-cocktail.in/micromax-3g-dat ... on-ubuntu/

The modem comes with drivers embedded on the device. That post seems to be the steps for accessing and installing the drivers from the device itself.

You may have to undo what you have done yourself so far.

Petrauser · Post by **Petrauser** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:55 am

Thank you for replying. I visited the link u put in ur reply. The codes provided there are for Ubuntu , I guess. I tried to run them on terminal emulator and got weird responses, like fine not found, no such command, etc. What should I do?

Post by **xenopeek** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:59 am

You typed the > character in front of the commands, didn't you? That is commonly used to indicate the terminal prompt. Don't type it...

Petrauser · Post by **Petrauser** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:08 am

xenopeek wrote:You typed the > character in front of the commands, didn't you? That is commonly used to indicate the terminal prompt. Don't type it...

Well, it worked and I connected te the internet.However, when I installed mint, it deleted all the files frm D and F drive. To connect, I tried to all the procedure again, but the second and the third code is not working, now, after intallation.Yes, the second and third code given in the ling u mentioned in ur 1st comment.It deleted winxp frm drive E also.So, I can't even connect to the internet, now.m on phone.I donno what to do.Please help

austin.texas · Post by **austin.texas** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:42 pm

Boot your usb drive with Mint 16 xfce on it.
Open the file manager and see if you can read the hard drive partitions.

Petrauser · Post by **Petrauser** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 4:50 am

Well, now everything is fine and working. Thanks every1.
However, when I type this code -" ls /dev/tty* " to check the com ports , the last four lines don't appear until I unplug and plug my dongle again. When I was using xp, I never unplugged my dongle. Now, I have to unplug it and plug again every time I boot. Is there anyway I can resolve this.

Petrauser · Post by **Petrauser** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 5:08 am

or is there anyway i can get connected automatically every time i log in?

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