Thanks for testing. I then assume it is something to do with my USB 3.0 hardware and probably not an error in usb_modeswitch. Found some tips here I am going to try:
http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=191&t=86640 http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=61600 ** Summary changed: - Modeswitching modem not working in USB 3.0 port + Modeswitching modem not working with NEC Corporation uPD720200 USB 3.0 Host Controller -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/979697 Title: Modeswitching modem not working with NEC Corporation uPD720200 USB 3.0 Host Controller To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/linux/+bug/979697/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs