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sd card not detected using VAVA usb-c extension box with Ventura

Hi, I'm using an 2021 MacBook Air and wanted to read in a SD card. The card seems to be detected (there is a short flickering on the screen), but nothing is shown, neither in Finder nor in Fotos. The same USB-C adaptor with the very same SD card is working fine with my company laptop running Windows 10. This same USB-C adaptor also works find with my private Mac for connecting to external screens, keyboard or whatsoever. It is really only the SD card that is not recognized. Does anybody have an idea?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.4

Posted on Sep 24, 2023 9:49 AM

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User profile for user: Old Toad
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Posted on Sep 24, 2023 10:52 AM

Try the following in order as needed:


1 - macOS is not at 13.6 so update to it and see if the problem persists.


2 -  Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support (for Intel Macs) and Mac startup key combinations - Apple Support (for both types)


3 - How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


4 - if the above don't help try booting into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


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Old Toad
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Sep 24, 2023 10:52 AM in response to melle3108

Try the following in order as needed:


1 - macOS is not at 13.6 so update to it and see if the problem persists.


2 -  Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support (for Intel Macs) and Mac startup key combinations - Apple Support (for both types)


3 - How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


4 - if the above don't help try booting into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


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sd card not detected using VAVA usb-c extension box with Ventura

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