Questions tagged [fastboot]
Fastboot is a protocol used by Android to diagnose and flash new firmware images on an Android devices via USB. It is part of the Android Debug Bridge (ADB).
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Fastboot doesn't do anything on my device
I've seen similar topics but most of them are on Windows which is commonly solved by updating the fastboot drivers. I'm using Arch, and based on what I've read Linux doesn't even need drivers of any ...
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How to enable the OEM unlocking option if isnt available in the developer options menu?
Im trying to unlock the frp and the phone , based on kirin 710 and 710A, and there is no OEM Unlock option in the developer menu.
It has been issued the commands:
fastboot -s usb:1-1 oem device-info
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how to get out of select boot mode screen
When I power on my ONN tablet, I come to the "select boot mode" screen. The arrow moves up and down by itself, and I am unable to make a selection. I've changed the power button hardware ...
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Fastboot recognizes device but unable to flash (stuck with no output)
I'm trying to flash a custom ROM on my Android smartphone using fastboot. When trying to flash the recovery, the command does not output anything and is stuck.
./fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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No “Enable OEM unlock” option on Meizu M2
I’m trying to set PostmarketOS to my sister’s old phone and now I’m stuck with an interesting trouble: in developer settings there’s no option to allow OEM unlocking. USB debugging is on, tried many ...
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Bootloader for huawei [duplicate]
How to unlock the Bootloader of a Huawei nova 3i device for free. Can't seem to find anything since Huawei stopped giving codes
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Bootloop and inaccessible recovery mode. Fastboot stops when connected to PC
I have ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2. I installed Pixel Experience and recently tried to update it, but it stuck in a boot loop.
My bootloader is unlocked and the device is not rooted.
Also, the Recovery ...
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Recover data from bootlooping phone
The phone is bootlooping and I can only get to fastboot mode. It says PHONE Unlocked, but I can't flash TWRP. How can I recover the data?
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Installing drivers consecutively for all interfaces/ports within an inf file
This concerns an inf file which contain a number of interfaces/ports that need support of drivers. Instead of installing the driver for each interface/port one by one, is there a way to install the ...
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Redmi 9 Prime hard bricked
I will explain every step I took till this point to maybe help explain the situation
I ran into multiple problems from today's evening
The first was the drivers i guess, I tried to unlock the phone (...
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Fastbooot: FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
I've bee trying to install twrp on my Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 X00TD. So, first I enabled USB debugging, connected my phone to computer and booted into fastboot by adb reboot bootloader. After that I ...
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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 boots into CSC FASTBOOT MODE instead of NORMAL FASTBOOT
I was trying to install TWRP on my Asus zenfone max pro m1. But each time it boots into bootloader by adb reboot bootloader it leads me into CSC FASTBOOT MODE. First time I ignored it. But when I ...
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Do anybody know how to install twrp in Infinix Smart 2 X5515F
I've been trying to install custom ROM on my device.So first I went to install TWRP. My device is Infinix Smart 2 X5515F. I followed the steps from this website. I'vd downloaded the TWRP file for my ...
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Why is my phone missing "product" partition contained in lineageos distribution?
I have a OnePlus 7T, and am trying to install lineageos on it. The adb sideload method failed, and a forum comment led me to look into doing a manual installation using fastboot as described in https:/...
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Commands failing to write due to protocol error in Fastboot using Linux Mint on ONN 100015685-E
FAILED (command write failed (Protocol error))
Any command I try to run in fastboot fails to write
ONN Surf 100015685-E
I tried using Windows and kept having problems so I'm trying Linux
I'm trying ...
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Why do I get the error "Preflash Validation Failed" when trying to install a ROM on my Moto G8 Power?
I was trying to install an Android 12 GSI with Fastboot, but whenever I try to install the system.img, it always fails with the error:
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
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Can't flash anything with fastboot on onn 100015685-E
I have tried updating drivers from windows update but trying to flash anything does nothing
I'm using mediatek drivers
Other commands fail and gives this error FAILED (Write to device failed (Too many ...
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How to backup a full stock firmware image
I'm rocking a OnePlus Nord 2 5G here that just recently came back from assistance because I had wiped the partitions with the IMEI stored in it...
I had made a Nandroid backup, but it didn't backed up ...
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Is possible to charge the battery even If I erase boot and system partitions?
Is it possible? Or the device needs at least a kernel to be able to charge? I have a device in bootloop that every 3 seconds it vibrates and I'm not sure if its does not charge because I erased boot ...
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"fastboot reboot fastboot" boots into TWRP, not fastbootd
I am trying to reinstall Oxygen OS on my Oneplus Nord N100, and you need to boot into fastbootd or else it will say cannot flash critical partition. But, the command to do so just boots into TWRP.
In ...
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Stuck on fastboot mode, usb debugging turned off
I rooted my Alldocube iplay 30 pro and uninstalled a few system apps before rebooting. Right after, it got stuck in fastboot mode and i cant do anything about it. USB debugging is turned off and I ...
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How to install GSI on Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3
I am trying to flash an Android 12 GSI onto my Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3. Goal is to install the GSI without root / voiding the warranty. My company produces an app which is primarily used on Android ...
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Pixel 4A ArcaneOS removal/Sideload USB debugging/ unlock bootloader
So I've swapped my Redmi for a used Pixel 4A which has this ArcaneOS installed.
The issue is that there is no build number in about phone section so I can't really flash anything.
My question is if I ...
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Redmi 9T stuck in fastboot mode after flashing recovery
I decided to root my phone, but after rebooting into Fastboot via adb, I was a little wary, because I noticed not Fastboot, but FastbootD, but even scored on it, because it was detected through ...
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Booting pixel4a from source stuck on google boot screen
Building Pixel 4a kernel Asked this same question and then closed the topic without actually answering it. When building and flashing pixel3a, following instructions on https://source.android.com/...
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I can enter recovery but not sideload, and fastboot does not recognize the device
I have a shieldtablet which was working fine, until I decided to encrypt the drive. The process completed, the device rebooted, and it's stuck in a reboot loop. Neither Linux/Windows recognize it when ...
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Bootloop - can get to Fastboot, but volume buttons just restart the phone
Pixel 3 XL - has worked like a champ for years, but just started bootlooping. If I hold vol down + power, I can get into fastboot. However, volume down and volume up buttons don't let me navigate. ...
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My phone is not entering fastboot mode
I just want to check whether bootloader is locked or unlocked. I am using Minimal ADB and Fastboot which I downloaded from here. I am following instructions to check bootloader from this website. ...
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successfully installing recovery but unable to boot into recovery
i am facing an issue and that is i am having the current image (boot/recovery) have been destroyed and can not boot,
but I am able to boot into fastboot with power + volume buttons and i am able to ...
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How can I flash android_low_ram enabler via adb and fastboot?
I wanted to know if I could flash the android_low_ram enabler zip file via adb and fastboot as I want to make Android run smoother on my 2gb ram phone which came pre- installed with full Android. I ...
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How get out of FTM if my power button is not working?
I have a ZTE Blade Zmax Z982 android phone and to turn it on i had to press the volume down along with my charger. After doing that it led me straight to Factory Test Mode (FTM) and now the screen is ...
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Device doesn't show up in fastboot [OnePlus Nord]
I installed:
the latest platform tools from google
the universal adb driver
the OnePlus USB driver
USB debugging & OEM unlock are on.
With the phone turned on everything runs fine. I can copy ...
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How to enter Fastboot mode in "Htc desire 10 lifestyle" phone?
I tried entering fastboot mode (Download mode) on that phone by pressing Vol. Down + Power button but it didn't work, it took me to safe mode. So is there any way to enter fastboot mode in "Htc ...
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Why Fastboot boot Twrprecovery.img hangs loads after 3-4 tries
Question :- Why Fastboot boot Twrprecovery.img hangs loads after 3-4 tries?
I for original backup of Nandroid from twrp recovery from PC computers I load twrp recovery image in bootloader fastboot ...
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How to unlock the bootloader of a bricked device if developers option is not enabled
I have a soft bricked Xiaomi Redmi 2, it's stuck in a boot loop. I can go into fastboot mode though, and the devices is recognized by fastboot. But when I run the commandfor unlocking the bootloader, ...
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Modifications of vendor image on Android 10 - alternative idea
Further to my earlier question here and according to the "Mounting Partitions Early" article,
I'm looking the correct way to implement my new idea:
Skipping the mounting in the startup of ...
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How to install TWRP on to Huawei P9 Eva-l09
Hi does anyone have experience installing TWRP on a Huawei P9 Eva-l09, ive FRP locked my phone on factory reset and don't know the old account, i've unlocked the bootloader but when I run the command ...
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How can I unlock/root the Vivo Z1?
I have enabled developer options, enabled USB debugging and unlocked bootloader (OEM unlocking).
fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability
(bootloader) get_unlock_ability: 1
OKAY [ 0.000s]
Finished. Total ...
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i can't boot into recovery mode on my Nokia C2 tennen
When using the hardware key combination( Volume up + Power button)it doesn't go into recovery mode at all
The only option I'm able to get is fastboot (Volume down + power button)
can anyone help me??
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recover data from unbootable phone with broken touch
My Oneplus3 touch screen stopped working yesterday. I did some googling and was told that erasing cache through fastboot could be a solution so I did using.
fastboot erase cache
Now my phone just ...
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How to unlock the bootloader of Samsung galaxy grand 2?
I searched the whole internet and couldn't find any guide for unlocking the bootloader of this specific model. my main goal is to install Lineage OS but the instructions on the page don't seem to be ...
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Stuck on fastboot with broken power button
Phone isn't recognized by a USB cable even after installing the official drivers. So fastboot reboot wouldn't work. Power button is broken, so the phone is stuck on the fastboot screen. What can I do ...
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How to get information parameters from kernel after boot loads android?
when an (Android) bootloader starts loading kernel, it passes some parameters to the kernel (for example androidboot.verifiedbootstate, ...),how to get the information whether boot gets successful or ...
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Signing TWRP with OpenPGP doesn't work, private key needed?
I am trying to sign TWRP (Redmi Note 8 ginkgo) using GPG on Windows 10. I have imported the TWRP public key, however, when I select the file for signing, it does not show up in the drop-down menu in ...
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Device Unable to Boot, Error - mdtp image is corrupted
I am trying to install a custom on my Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (first timer). However, I am facing a difficulty as my phone is showing me the error "Device Unable to Boot, Error - mdtp image is ...
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How to infuse/push/modify/install busybox SU in twrprecovery.img for getting root privilages commands? [closed]
Question :How to infuse/push/modify/install busybox SU in twrprecovery.img for getting root privilages commands
I want to take backup restore flash change some PM Package management and SM storage ...
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Note 10+ not showing up in Device Manager while in fastboot
I'm trying to unlock my bootloader so that I can root my Samsung Galaxy Note 10 plus.
The problem is that fastboot devices doesn't show any devices, so I found out that I need to install new fastboot ...
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Want to install a custom rom (first time)
I want to install custom ROM on My Redmi 7A (pine)
And I don't want to flash a recovery instead I want to use the ADB and Fastboot I unlocked my Bootloader. It is Possible?
(I am a newbie to this kind ...
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Looking for a tool that can execute Dynamic Partitions operations
For managing dynamic partitions, there are a number of operations such as resize, remove, add_group ...
When flashing a Rom, these commands are listed in dynamic_partitions_op_list file (with Rom file)...
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Why isn't my phone recognized by my computer in Fastboot mode?
I have recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S42 5G, and was messing around with boot combinations. While I was doing this, I found out that the phone had Download mode, but also a Fastboot mode. I was ...
