USBDevice.open()

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The open() method of the USBDevice interface returns a promise that resolves when a device session has started.

Syntax

var promise = USBDevice.open()

Parameters

None.

Return value

A promise.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WebUSB
The definition of 'open()' in that specification.		 Draft Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

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DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidEdge MobileFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
Basic support
Experimental
Chrome Full support 61Edge No support NoFirefox No support NoIE No support NoOpera Full support 48Safari No support NoWebView Android No support NoChrome Android Full support 61Edge Mobile No support NoFirefox Android No support NoOpera Android Full support 48Safari iOS No support NoSamsung Internet Android No support No

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Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.

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