On some Linux kernels, these "Super Top" readers may conflict with the USB Attached Storage (UAS) driver. Users have reported success by adding a usb-storage quirk to disable UAS for this specific VID:PID combination.
14CD — Licensed to Moai Electronics Corporation . usb device id vid 14cd pid 1212
sudo dmesg -w | grep -i usb # Look for "new high-speed USB device" and "14cd:1212" sudo fdisk -l | grep "14cd" # If no device, try: sudo sh -c 'echo -n "0" > /sys/bus/usb/devices/*/authorized' && sleep 2 && sudo sh -c 'echo -n "1" > /sys/bus/usb/devices/*/authorized' On some Linux kernels, these "Super Top" readers
The USB Device ID VID 14CD PID 1212 refers to a specific identifier for a USB device. This report aims to provide information about this device ID, including its vendor, product, and possible uses. sudo dmesg -w | grep -i usb #
: Pinpoints the microSD card reader architecture . It signals to the system firmware that a memory card interface is present and requires the standard USB mass storage driver stack. Technical Specifications Overview Specification Value Manufacturer Super Top / Moai Electronics Primary Device Type USB 2.0 Card Reader / Mass Storage USB Protocol Version USB 2.00 (High-Speed) Maximum Power Draw 100mA to 250mA (Bus-Powered) Common Form Factor SY-T18 microSD Adapter / No-name USB Sticks Common Issues with VID 14CD PID 1212
identifies a mass storage device controller manufactured by (often listed as Super Top). This specific hardware combination is most commonly found in generic microSD card readers (such as the SY-T18 model) and budget USB 2.0 flash drives.