Looks like that device isn't properly being detected, but this shouldn't normally cause the kernel to lock up.
Reassigning to 'linux' so it can be looked at with the option driver or part of the serial stack. We've had this kind of issues before with at least the ZTE MF636. Once freezes can be fixed it will be easier to make sure the support for the device works properly. Apr 26 15:28:02 xehxeltic kernel: [ 2497.432509] option: option_instat_callback: error -108 Apr 26 15:28:02 xehxeltic kernel: [ 2497.432981] option1 ttyUSB0: GSM modem (1-port) converter now disconnected from ttyUSB0 Apr 26 15:28:02 xehxeltic kernel: [ 2497.433050] option 1-3:1.0: device disconnected Apr 26 15:28:12 xehxeltic kernel: [ 2507.188133] tty_ldisc_hangup: waiting (usb-storage) for ttyUSB1 took too long, but we keep waiting... Apr 26 15:28:14 xehxeltic modem-manager[875]: <warn> (ttyUSB1): open blocked by driver for more than 7 seconds! ** Also affects: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/982283 Title: Huawei e160 modem isn't always detected. Freezes computer briefly. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/982283/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs