LG GW550 WinMobile NMEA (COM162) Driver

The LG GW550 WinMobile NMEA (COM162) driver helps Windows recognize the LG GW550’s USB-connected NMEA serial interface, allowing compatible software to access positioning data when the phone provides it. It is intended for users whose device appears as an unknown USB device, has a driver warning, or needs its virtual COM port restored after a system change.

Key Features

• USB-to-serial interface support: Enables Windows to communicate with the phone’s NMEA interface through a virtual serial port.
• NMEA application connectivity: Lets compatible navigation or diagnostic software use the exposed serial interface, provided the phone is configured to supply NMEA data.
• Device identification: Helps Windows associate the interface with the appropriate driver rather than leaving it unrecognized in Device Manager.
• Legacy Windows support: Listed operating systems include Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP. The device entry identifies Qualcomm Atheros as the vendor and USB as the category.

How to Install LG GW550 WinMobile NMEA (COM162) Driver

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm your operating system and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit. For Windows 10/11 users, note that Windows 10 is listed as supported, but Windows 11 compatibility is not confirmed.
2. Verify the package before downloading. When choosing an LG GW550 WinMobile NMEA (COM162) driver download for Windows, compare the package’s supported systems and hardware IDs with the device’s Properties in Device Manager. A “free download” label alone does not establish compatibility or safety.
3. Download and extract the files. Select the latest version that explicitly supports your device and Windows edition. Scan the downloaded package with your security software before opening it.
4. Install the driver. Run the supplied installer, if available. Alternatively, open Device Manager, right-click the matching device, choose Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder. Follow the prompts and restart if requested.
5. Reconnect and test. Check Device Manager for the assigned COM port and select that port in your compatible application. Although the device name includes COM162, Windows may assign a different port number.

Keep the driver package available for future reinstalls, and update only when a verified compatible release addresses your needs. A newer driver is not automatically better for older hardware; if the interface works reliably, review compatibility notes before making changes.