How to Uninstall Huawei Drivers on Windows 11/10

If you have connected a Huawei smartphone, tablet, USB modem, or another Huawei device to your computer, Windows may have automatically installed Huawei drivers. These drivers allow your computer to recognize and communicate with the device for tasks such as file transfers, firmware updates, and debugging. While they are useful, there are situations where you may want to remove them.

For example, outdated or corrupted Huawei drivers can prevent your device from connecting properly. They may also interfere with installing updated drivers or cause conflicts with other Android device drivers. If you no longer use Huawei devices, uninstalling the drivers can also help keep your system clean and organized.

Removing Huawei drivers from Windows 11 and Windows 10 is a straightforward process. Windows provides several tools that let you uninstall drivers safely, including Device Manager, Apps & Features, and the Command Prompt for advanced cases.

In this guide, you will learn the complete process of uninstalling Huawei drivers step by step. 

Uninstall Huawei Drivers on Windows 11/10 [Complete Steps]

Huawei drivers can include USB drivers, ADB drivers, Fastboot drivers, HiSuite drivers, and modem drivers. Depending on how they were installed, you may need to remove them from more than one location.

The safest approach is to first disconnect the Huawei device from your computer. Then remove the drivers from Device Manager. If Huawei software such as HiSuite is installed, uninstall it as well because it may automatically reinstall the drivers. Finally, restart your computer and confirm that Windows has completely removed the driver package.

Following the steps below ensures that old or damaged Huawei drivers are removed completely, making it easier to install updated drivers later if needed.

Step 1: Disconnect Your Huawei Device and Close Huawei Software

Before removing any drivers, disconnect your Huawei smartphone, tablet, modem, or other Huawei device from your computer. Keeping the device connected while uninstalling drivers may allow Windows to reload the driver automatically, which can interrupt the removal process.

After disconnecting the device, close any Huawei applications that may be running. If you use Huawei HiSuite, make sure it is completely closed. You can also check the System Tray near the clock on the taskbar to see if HiSuite is still running in the background. If it is, close it before continuing.

This preparation step helps prevent Windows from using the driver while you are trying to uninstall it. It also reduces the chances of receiving messages stating that the driver is currently in use.

Once everything has been closed and the Huawei device has been disconnected, you are ready to begin removing the drivers.

Step 2: Open Device Manager

The easiest place to uninstall Huawei drivers is Device Manager.

Press Windows + X on your keyboard to open the Quick Link menu. Select Device Manager from the list.

When Device Manager opens, you will see a list of hardware categories. Expand categories such as Portable Devices, Universal Serial Bus Controllers, Android Device, Modems, Network Adapters, or Other Devices depending on how your Huawei device was installed.

If your Huawei device is no longer connected, you may not immediately see it. In that case, click View at the top of Device Manager and choose Show hidden devices. Windows will display devices that were previously connected but are currently disconnected.

Take your time to locate entries that include Huawei, Android Composite ADB Interface, Huawei USB Device, or similar names.

Finding the correct device before uninstalling it helps ensure that you remove only the Huawei drivers and not drivers used by other hardware.

Step 3: Uninstall the Huawei Driver

Once you locate the Huawei device, right-click it and select Uninstall device.

A confirmation window will appear. If you see a checkbox labeled Attempt to remove the driver for this device or Delete the driver software for this device, make sure you select it. This option tells Windows to remove the driver package from the computer instead of simply disconnecting the device.

Click Uninstall and wait while Windows removes the driver.

Depending on the driver type, the process may take a few seconds or up to a minute. Do not disconnect any other hardware or shut down your computer during this process.

If multiple Huawei entries appear in Device Manager, repeat the same process for each one. This helps ensure that all related drivers are removed from the system.

After completing the uninstall process, close Device Manager temporarily before moving to the next step.

Step 4: Remove Huawei HiSuite if It Is Installed

Some Huawei drivers are installed together with Huawei HiSuite. If you leave HiSuite installed, it may reinstall the drivers automatically the next time you connect a Huawei device.

Open Settings and select Apps, then choose Installed apps in Windows 11 or Apps & Features in Windows 10.

Scroll through the installed applications until you find Huawei HiSuite or any Huawei-related software.

Select the application and choose Uninstall.

Windows will launch the uninstall wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions until the removal process finishes.

After uninstalling HiSuite, restart your computer if Windows requests it.

Removing the software ensures that outdated drivers are less likely to return automatically during future device connections.

Step 5: Check for Remaining Huawei Driver Packages

Sometimes Windows stores driver packages even after the device has been removed.

Open Command Prompt as an administrator by searching for cmd, right-clicking Command Prompt, and selecting Run as administrator.

Type the following command and press Enter.

pnputil /enum-drivers

Windows will display all installed driver packages.

Carefully review the list and look for entries that mention Huawei.

If you find one, note the published name, which usually appears as something similar to oem15.inf.

Next, type the following command while replacing the example with the actual published name.

pnputil /delete-driver oem15.inf /uninstall /force

Press Enter.

Windows will remove the driver package if it is no longer being used.

This step is optional for most users, but it is especially helpful if you are troubleshooting driver conflicts or preparing to install a newer Huawei driver.

Step 6: Restart Your Computer

Restarting Windows completes the removal process.

Click Start, choose the Power button, and select Restart.

During startup, Windows refreshes its hardware database and removes temporary references to drivers that were recently uninstalled.

After your computer starts again, open Device Manager one more time and verify that Huawei drivers no longer appear under the relevant hardware categories.

If you plan to install updated Huawei drivers, you can now do so without interference from older versions.

If you no longer use Huawei devices, your computer is now free from the unnecessary drivers and related software.

FAQs

Can I uninstall Huawei drivers without affecting Windows?

Yes. Huawei drivers are separate from Windows system drivers. Removing them will not harm Windows as long as you only uninstall Huawei related drivers.

Will Windows reinstall Huawei drivers automatically?

If you reconnect the Huawei device, Windows may automatically download compatible drivers through Windows Update. If Huawei HiSuite is still installed, it may also reinstall the drivers.

Why can’t I delete the Huawei driver?

The driver may still be in use by a connected device or background software. Disconnect the device, close Huawei applications, restart your computer, and try again.

Do I need administrator permission to uninstall drivers?

Yes. Most driver removal tasks require an administrator account because drivers affect system hardware.

Can I reinstall Huawei drivers later?

Yes. You can install the latest drivers whenever needed. Using the latest version helps improve compatibility with current versions of Windows.

What if Huawei drivers keep returning?

Check whether Huawei HiSuite is installed, disconnect the device during removal, and remove any remaining driver packages using pnputil if necessary.

Summary

Uninstalling Huawei drivers on Windows 11 or Windows 10 is a simple process when performed in the correct order. Begin by disconnecting your Huawei device and closing any Huawei software. Open Device Manager to remove the installed drivers and select the option to delete the driver software whenever it is available. If Huawei HiSuite is installed, uninstall it as well to prevent automatic driver reinstallation.

 For a more thorough cleanup, remove any remaining driver packages using Command Prompt and pnputil. 

Finally, restart your computer to complete the process.