---
name: "device_release_driver"
section: "9"
platform: "linux"
package: "linux-manual-3.16"
version: "3.16.56-1+deb8u1"
release: "Debian 8 (Jessie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/device_release_driver"
---

# device\_release\_driver(9)

manually detach device from driver.

## NAME

device\_release\_driver - manually detach device from driver.

## SYNOPSIS

**void device\_release\_driver(struct device \*** *dev***);**

## ARGUMENTS

*dev*

device.

## DESCRIPTION

Manually detach device from driver. When called for a USB interface, *dev*-\>parent lock must be held.

## COPYRIGHT