Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9025 (COM15) Driver

The Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9025 (COM15) driver helps Windows recognize the NMEA serial interface exposed by compatible Qualcomm-based USB hardware. Listed under Qualcomm Atheros in the USB category, this interface typically carries GPS/GNSS positioning data for applications that read NMEA messages. You may need this driver if the interface appears as an unknown device, shows a warning in Device Manager, or is unavailable to your positioning software.

Key Features

• USB-to-serial communication: Enables compatible software to access the device’s NMEA interface through a Windows COM port.
• Positioning data access: Supports communication with applications that process NMEA output when the hardware and its firmware provide positioning data.
• Device recognition: Helps Windows identify the interface correctly rather than leaving it listed as an unsupported USB device.
• Legacy Windows support: Intended for compatible configurations running Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, or XP. Check the individual package for supported editions and 32-bit or 64-bit architecture.

How to Install Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9025 (COM15) Driver

1. Confirm the device details. Open Device Manager and find the NMEA interface under Ports (COM & LPT) or Other devices. Check its hardware IDs in Properties > Details to ensure the driver matches your hardware. COM15 is an assigned port number and may differ between computers.
2. Choose a compatible package. Before starting your Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9025 (COM15) driver download for Windows, verify the operating system and architecture. Select the latest version recommended for your hardware, not simply the newest available package. For Windows 10/11 systems, note that Windows 11 compatibility is not confirmed by the supplied support list.
3. Download and prepare the files. Use a trusted source offering a free download, and extract the archive if necessary. Avoid unrelated installers or packages that require disabling Windows security protections.
4. Install the driver. Run the supplied setup program, or right-click the device in Device Manager, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder. Follow the prompts and restart if requested.
5. Verify communication. Reconnect the hardware and check that the interface appears without a warning. Select its current COM port in your NMEA-compatible application; installing the driver alone does not enable positioning on hardware that lacks that capability.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses connection problems or operating-system changes. Before an update, retain a working installer or create a restore point so you can recover if the replacement causes issues.