Broadcom GNSS 4752 Geolocation Sensor Driver

The Broadcom GNSS 4752 Geolocation Sensor driver enables Windows to communicate with compatible Broadcom positioning hardware, helping supported applications access location information. You may need it after reinstalling Windows, if the sensor appears as an unknown device in Device Manager, or when location features stop working. Although listed in the Camera category, this device is a geolocation sensor rather than an imaging device.

Key Features

• Hardware recognition: Helps Windows identify the Broadcom GNSS 4752 sensor and load the appropriate device components.
• Location support: Enables compatible software to use positioning data when the hardware, operating system, and application support it.
• Troubleshooting support: Installing the correct package may resolve missing-driver warnings or problems caused by an incompatible installation.
• System-specific compatibility: Driver packages may be available for Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP; confirm that the selected release supports your computer and Windows edition.

How to Install Broadcom GNSS 4752 Geolocation Sensor Driver

1. Check your system. Confirm your Windows version and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit. In Device Manager, inspect the sensor’s properties and hardware IDs to help verify a matching package.
2. Choose a compatible package. Before starting a Broadcom GNSS 4752 Geolocation Sensor driver download for Windows, check the listed operating systems and computer models. For Windows 10/11 systems, do not assume a Windows 10 release also supports Windows 11.
3. Download from a trusted source. Prefer your computer manufacturer’s support resources or another verified distributor. If choosing a free download, ensure it contains the actual driver rather than an unrelated updater.
4. Install the driver. Extract the downloaded archive if necessary and run the included installer. If no installer is provided, open Device Manager, select the device, choose Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
5. Restart and test. Restart Windows if prompted, then check Device Manager for warnings. Enable available location settings and app permissions before testing with compatible software; positioning also depends on reception and hardware availability.

Keep the driver updated by checking for the latest version approved for your particular computer and operating system. An update may address compatibility or reliability issues, but a newer package is not automatically the right match. If an update causes problems, use Device Manager’s rollback option when available.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Run the Broadcom installer as administrator, reboot first, and temporarily disable driver signature enforcement only if using an older signed package. Check Device Manager for a pending “Broadcom GNSS” entry and remove it before retrying.
• Device not detected: Confirm the GNSS sensor is enabled in BIOS/UEFI and Windows Location Services are on. In Device Manager, look under Sensors/Ports for Code 10 or 43; uninstall the device, scan for hardware changes, and reinstall the 4752 driver.
• Version conflicts: Remove any existing Broadcom GNSS 4752 or generic Microsoft sensor driver entries, including hidden devices, then install the matching vendor package. Avoid mixing drivers from other Broadcom GNSS models.