How to Install and Uninstall usb_modeswitch.x86_64 Package on Amazon Linux 2

Last updated: November 25,2024

1. Install "usb_modeswitch.x86_64" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install usb_modeswitch.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "usb_modeswitch.x86_64" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall usb_modeswitch.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


    
        
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                sudo yum remove 
            
                        
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                sudo yum autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the usb_modeswitch.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

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Available Packages
Name : usb_modeswitch
Arch : x86_64
Version : 2.5.1
Release : 1.amzn2
Size : 163 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : USB Modeswitch gets mobile broadband cards in operational mode
URL : http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/
License : GPLv2+
Description : USB Modeswitch brings up your datacard into operational mode. When
: plugged in they identify themselves as cdrom and present some
: non-Linux compatible installation files. This tool deactivates
: this cdrom-device and enables the real communication device. It
: supports most devices built and sold by Huawei, T-Mobile,
: Vodafone, Option, ZTE, Novatel.