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id: nrf52
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title: nRF52/RP2040 Serial Drivers
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sidebar_label: nRF52/RP2040 Drivers
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sidebar_position: 2
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---
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import Tabs from "@theme/Tabs";
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import TabItem from "@theme/TabItem";
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import Link from "@docusaurus/Link";
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## Install nRF52/RP2040 USB to Serial Drivers
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:::caution
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nRF52/RP2040 devices typically do not require serial drivers. They use the UF2 bootloader which makes the devices appear as flash drives. Do _NOT_ download the USB device drivers unless required to install UF2 support.
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:::
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<Tabs
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groupId="operating-system"
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defaultValue="windows"
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values={[
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{label: 'Linux', value: 'linux'},
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{label: 'macOS', value: 'macos'},
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{label: 'Windows', value: 'windows'},
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]}>
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<TabItem value="linux">
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#### Linux
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- [CH34x Driver - Linux Download](http://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_LINUX_ZIP.html)
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</TabItem>
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<TabItem value="macos">
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#### macOS
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:::info
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With the latest versions of MacOS, the USB Serial driver is built-in. If you downloaded/installed any already, please remove them.
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:::
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##### Remove the CH34x USB Driver (macOS)
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If you have already downloaded/installed the macOS WCH-IC CH340/CH341
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("CH341SER_MAC") drivers via the CH34x_Install_V1.5.pkg, you will have to
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Uninstall the kernel extension:
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1. Unplug your device
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2. Open the Terminal and run:
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3. `sudo rm -rf /Library/Extensions/usbserial.kext`
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4. Reboot
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##### Install the CH34x Driver
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- [CH34x Driver- macOS Download](https://github.com/WCHSoftGroup/ch34xser_macos)
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</TabItem>
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<TabItem value="windows">
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#### Windows
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- [CH34x Driver - Windows Download](http://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_EXE.html)
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</TabItem>
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</Tabs>
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:::important
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After installing the driver, make sure to reboot your computer to finish the installation process.
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You can also [test your serial driver installation](/docs/getting-started/serial-drivers/test-serial-driver-installation) at this step if required.
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:::
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### Flash Firmware
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After installing the serial drivers, you can now flash the Meshtastic firmware onto your device. To proceed, select the appropriate device type for your device.
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<div className="indexCtasBody">
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<Link
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className={"button button--outline button--lg cta--button"}
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to={"/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/nrf52/"}
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>
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Flash nRF52/RP2040 Firmware
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</Link>
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</div>
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