Nexus 5 USB Driver

USB DriverDownload the Nexus 5 USB driver. There a a number of drivers for this device however the Google USB driver give the least problems during installation. You can follow the instructions below much like the other Nexus mobile phones in the range. The Nexus 5 USB driver from LG has also been added which does not require the installation process as the Google Driver.

Nexus 5 USB Driver

See which method works for you. For the Samsung range you need to look here. See also the Nexus 6p drivers as the usb to serial prolific driver and download driver ft231x usb uart. The Nexus 5 uses a Micro USB 2.0 connection thingy to hook up to other stuff. It’s a pretty common way for gadgets to link up and share info. Just so you know, it can also do this thing called SlimPort, which lets you show videos on a bigger screen using a special adapter with the Micro USB port. But here’s the deal – the USB 2.0 thing isn’t as speedy as the newer USB 3.0 or USB-C standards when it comes to moving data around. So, if you want to connect your Nexus 5 to a computer or some other gadget, you’ll need a Micro USB cable.

 

Is the Micro USB port used for charging too?

Yep, so the Micro USB port on the Nexus 5 isn’t just for show—it’s there to charge up the device. This is a usual thing you find on lots of smartphones and tablets. To power up your Nexus 5, just grab any Micro USB cable that fits and plug it into a wall outlet, computer, or any other USB power thingy. Oh, and heads up: how fast it charges can depend on where you plug it in. Usually, juicing up from a wall outlet is quicker than from a computer’s USB port. Likewise also see the FT232R USB UART Driver as well as the Nexus 7 2013 USB Drivers.

See also  AmbiCom WL54-USB Driver

 

Hardware ID

The following hardware ID’s will work with this driver.

USB\VID_18D1&PID_0D02
USB\VID_18D1&PID_0D02&MI_01
USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E11
USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E12&MI_01

 

 (Method 1) Nexus 5 USB Driver

  1. First you must disconnect your Nexus 5 from your computer;
  2. Now Run/Start the LG United Mobile Driver.exe file which you downloaded;
  3. Simply follow the on-screen instructions;
  4. Once the installation is complete connect your Nexus 5 to the computer.

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Nexus 5 USB Driver (Install File)

  • 1. Click Start menu and right-click on Computer.
  • 2. Click Manage.
  • 3. Click Device Manager in left pane.
  • 4. In Device Manager window, expand categories and locate the device
  • 5. Right-click on the device name and select Update Driver Software
  • 6. Click on Browse to find the location of the downloaded driver file.
  • 7. Find the files you had just extracted for the Google USB driver and click on the .inf file;
  • 8. Click on Next button to install the driver. See also the Nexus 9 USB Driver.
  • Nexus 5 USB Driver (Method 2)

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Nexus 5 USB Driver (Google Driver)

 

This is the easiest driver to install. See other drivers on here as well. The methods to install the driver are easy to understand and you can see above how this is done. Lastly also see the Nexus 6 USB Driver on here. Try the first method as it solves most of the issues. Then if that does not work then try to complete it with the second method. Once of these will work and if they don’t then we cant help you there. Search the side bar for more information.