Windows Powered Smartphone 2003

USB ID 045e:04e8 · Microsoft Corp.

VendorMicrosoft Corp.
Vendor ID045e
Device ID04e8
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_045E&PID_04E8
Linux modaliasusb:v045Ep04E8
Linux driveripaq

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 045e:04e8?

USB ID 045e:04e8 is “Windows Powered Smartphone 2003” made by Microsoft Corp. (vendor ID 045e, device ID 04e8).

Which Linux driver supports Windows Powered Smartphone 2003?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver ipaq (source under drivers/usb/serial). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether Windows Powered Smartphone 2003 is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 045e:04e8 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_045E&PID_04E8.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.

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