Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9025 (COM24) Driver

The Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9025 (COM24) driver enables Windows to recognize the USB serial interface used to carry NMEA positioning data from compatible Qualcomm-based hardware. Listed under Qualcomm Atheros in the USB category, this device may need a driver when it appears as an unknown device, shows a warning in Device Manager, or cannot communicate with GPS software.

Key Features

• NMEA data communication: Allows compatible applications to access positioning messages supplied by the connected hardware.
• Virtual COM port access: Exposes the interface as a serial port so software can connect using the assigned port number. COM24 is the current assignment and may differ on another computer.
• Windows compatibility: Supports Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP when the appropriate driver package is selected for the system and hardware.
• Device recognition: Helps Windows identify the NMEA interface correctly. Separate drivers may be required for other functions of the same USB device.

How to Install Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9025 (COM24) Driver

1. Check your device and Windows edition. Open Device Manager, locate the interface, and review Properties > Details > Hardware Ids. Confirm whether your system uses a 32-bit or 64-bit edition of Windows.
2. Choose a matching package. Before starting a Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9025 (COM24) driver download for Windows, verify that the package matches your hardware IDs and operating system. Prefer the device manufacturer’s latest version approved for your model. A free download should not require a paid driver-updater utility.
3. Extract and install the driver. If the package includes an installer, follow its instructions. Otherwise, extract the files, right-click the device in Device Manager, choose Update driver or the equivalent option, and browse to the extracted folder.
4. Reconnect and check the interface. Restart Windows if prompted, then reconnect the hardware. Confirm that the device appears without a warning and note its assigned COM port.
5. Configure your application. Select that COM port in your compatible GPS or mapping software. The driver alone does not enable positioning if the hardware requires additional configuration or lacks a usable signal.

Keep the driver updated when the hardware manufacturer provides a compatible update addressing connection or stability issues. For Windows 10/11 systems, check support carefully: Windows 10 is listed here, but Windows 11 compatibility is not confirmed. Avoid replacing a working driver with an unverified package solely because it is labeled newer.