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Subject : 
UC232A Linux driver download for new chip version
 
Description : 
UC232A Linux driver download for new chip version
 
Solution : 
Linux Kernel 5.5 and above already includes built-in drivers for UC232A PL2303G new chip version.

If you's Linux kernel is v2.6.15 ~v5.4, please unzip the Linux diver under Linux OS, and update the PL2303G Linux driver in the following way.

1. terminal   // open terminal AP. Refer to the S1.png
2. uname -r   // find out the nearest Linux kernel version first. Refer to S2.png
3. make all   // make new driver, if you have meet error message during make kernel driver, please send email to us. Refer to S3.png
4. sudo cp pl2303.ko /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/kernel/drivers/usb/serial   // copy new driver to kernel. Refer to S4.png
5. sudo gedit /etc/modules   // edit modules. Refer to S5.png
6. pl2303   // add pl2303, save, and close modules. Refer to S6.png
7. reboot   // reboot OS. Refer to S7.png
8. remember to plug in new UC232A cable.
 
Attachment : 
File Download Attachment (Prolific_LinuxOS_Driver.zip)
 
Related FAQ : 
UC232A-How to check information for USB devices in Linux
UC232A - Driver support for newer Linux distributions
Linux kernel support
How to upgrade drivers when installing a new UC232A
UC2322 can't install driver under Ubuntu 11.10
 

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