USB warning disappears really fast (milliseconds)

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USB warning disappears really fast (milliseconds)

Hi,

I have a MacBook Pro running on Sanoma - the latest version - and I run, for several reasons in isolation mode.

If I want to attach a USB device, the warning asking me if I'm OK to connect with the device appears and disappears really fast, as in, I can barely see it. The same warning is presented when connecting to my external screen, but then the warning stays on the screen of the Mac until I click on 'yes'.

Is this bug familiar to others and if so, is there a workaround?

By the way, I have this problem too if I don't run in isolation mode and then the reliable workaround is that I connect the same device twice, and weirdly enough, the second time the warning is persistent on my screen until I OK the connection.

I'm not looking for a perfect solution, any workaround would be welcome.

Cheers,

Paul Harts

Posted on Oct 5, 2024 12:23 PM

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Answer 1

HWTech

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Oct 7, 2024 10:31 PM in response to Paul Harts

I had a similar problem so I changed the security setting so I am not prompted at all as long as the laptop is unlocked. I always lock my laptop when I step away from it, so I don't feel this hurts my security in anyway. I'm also very careful with the devices I connect to my laptop.

If your Mac asks you to allow an accessory to connect - Apple Support

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Paul Harts Author

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Nov 20, 2024 10:57 AM in response to HWTech

Thanks. I kinda found a solution: if I connect for a second time, the warning stays on a bit longer....just long enough to click on 'OK' to connect. A bit stupid, but at least I'm connected with the USB device. Weirdly enough it does not happen with all USB devices.

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