meshtastic/docs/getting-started/serial-drivers/serial-drivers-nrf52.mdx
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---
id: nrf52
title: nRF52 Serial Drivers
sidebar_label: nRF52 Drivers
sidebar_position: 2
---
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## Install nRF52 USB to Serial Drivers
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- [CH9102 Driver - Linux Download](http://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_LINUX_ZIP.html)
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- [CH9102 Driver - macOS Download](https://github.com/WCHSoftGroup/ch34xser_macos)
:::caution
With the latest versions of MacOS, the USB Serial driver is built-in. Do _NOT_ download the USB device drivers unless required. If you downloaded/installed any already, please remove them.
:::
### Remove the CH34x USB Driver (macOS)
If you have already downloaded/installed the macOS WCH-IC CH340/CH341
("CH341SER_MAC") drivers via the CH34x_Install_V1.5.pkg, you will have to
Uninstall the kernel extension:
1. Unplug your device
2. Open the Terminal and run:
3. `sudo rm -rf /Library/Extensions/usbserial.kext`
4. Reboot
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- [CH9102 Driver - Windows Download](http://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_EXE.html)
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:::important
After installing the driver, make sure to reboot your computer to finish the installation process.
You can also [test your serial driver installation](/docs/getting-started/serial-drivers/test-serial-driver-installation) at this step if required.
:::
### Flash Firmware
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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Flash nRF52 Firmware
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