If you are using an older version of Windows (Windows 7/8) or the automatic installation failed, you can download the official drivers from trusted repositories.

It officially supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. Users on modern systems (Windows 10/11) may encounter issues with the "Memory Integrity" security feature due to older driver signatures. Official Downloads: For standard Huawei devices, the Huawei Support Site recommends using HUAWEI PC Manager to automatically detect and install official drivers. Third-Party Resources:

Note the PID (Product ID). Common PIDs for Huawei modules:

If detected, you will see it as 12d1:15c1 . The driver is built into kernel 4.0+.

The tool will detect necessary updates for connected devices. Huawei MS2131i-8 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Drivers for Linux/IoT Huawei MS2131i-8 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

the Huawei MS2131i-8 into an available USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port. Open "This PC" or "File Explorer" on your computer.

Connect the MS2131i-8 to a powered USB hub. If the issue persists, uninstall the device from the Device Manager, reboot the PC, and reinstall the official driver package. Problem 2: Modem Is Stuck in Mass Storage Mode (Linux)

If you are using a Huawei PC, you can use the official site to download HUAWEI PC Manager , which can automate the driver installation process. Download HUAWEI PC Manager. Open the application and select "Drivers."

If your capture card with the MS2131i-8 chip is not working, Instead, follow these steps:

If Windows does not automatically install the driver, the device might be stuck in "Storage Mode" (acting like a flash drive).

V.6.00.03.00 (Often compatible with Windows 8.1, 10, and 11). Driver Type: Huawei Mobile Broadband Drivers. Steps to Install the Driver on Windows:

If your Windows machine does not automatically recognize the modem, you must install the Huawei Mobile Broadband USB driver package manually. Step-by-Step Manual Installation

Restart your computer to allow the system registry to update. Step 3: Manual Installation via Device Manager (INF Method)