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 cannot see my phone (moto3g) when adb can
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My phone is moto3g (bootloader unlocked), my OS is Debian GNU/Linux 10 (buster) and I want to install Debian native on it. To do so, I need root my device, and to do it i have to use ...
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How root huawei y7 trt lx1/ switch slot?
I am trying to root my phone,
I unlocked bootloader
I have uploaded Magisk-v16.6 to internal storage
I flashed by many twrp versions (fastboot flash recovery TWRP_3.2.3_TRT-LX1_by_kiruha_21.img/ ...
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Re-locking bootloader with stock ROM/recovery - Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus
I recently unlocked the bootloader on my Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus to take a partition image, as per this answer. I didn't flash the recovery or make any change to the ROM, and the device is not rooted. ...
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Can't boot into system or recovery
I had the Pixel Experience ROM on Redmi Note 7 Pro which got an OTA update and after the update was installed it got stuck on the boot logo of the phone, the usual keys for recovery mode don't work. ...
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I can't unlock bootloader on fly fron linux
My OS is majaro linux.
My phone is fly nimbus 8.
I tried to unlock bootloader on it.
I followed the instruction.
First I go to the Dev mod then enable OEM unlock and USB debugging.
Second I typed: ...
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Can't erase cache using fastboot on OnePlus2
My OnePlus2 (I think using OxygenOS) displays start icons (normal logo and fastboot, depending on how I boot it), however, afterwards the screen always remains black, while the phone responds to key ...
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Motorola Moto X Play IMEI=0
I accidentally ran fastboot erase all and now the IMEI isn't being recognized on stock ROM. fastboot getvar imei returns the correct number, but no matter what ROM I try, it doesn't show in settings ...
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Reboot or recover data from blocked android using fastboot or ADB toolkit
Reboot or backup blocked android using fastboot or adb toolkit
I used adb toolkit to uninstall proprietary android packages, but as I was removing apps something went wrong and my device got blocked.
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Xperia XA2: Stuck on “Sending 'boot.img'”
I unlocked my bootloader, and did:
sudo adb reboot bootloader
sudo ./fastboot boot ~/Downloads/twrp-3.2.2-0-pioneer.img
But it gets stuck on sending:
creating boot image...
creating boot image - ...
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Fastboot doesn't see device but ADB does (windows 10)
I am attempting the unlock the bootloader on my Google Pixel 2 XL. I know this problem seems to be very common, but I have yet been unable to find a solution for my particular case after searching ...
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I am unable to enable cam2api on my ZMPM1, what should I do?
I have installed the latest versions of adb and fastboot and qualcomm usb driers for my phone - zenfone max pro m1. I tried running the command - "fastboot devices" and it runs perfectly ( when I have ...
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How to factory reset a locked phone when you cant access fastboot or usb debug mode
I have a Hyundai Orbit android phone. The situation is as follows:
The phone has a pin which we don't know
The phone was never signed into any google or other accounts
USB debugging is not turned on
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Attempting to fastboot LG Tribute Dynasty,
So I am currently trying to flash an operating system onto my android and every time I try the command adb reboot bootloader It fails.
The command simply reboots the phone like normal.
Device: LG ...
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Fastboot Device not Detecting my Device
I'm following this tutorial about how to unlock bootloader on Moto. My device is a Moto G5, and my computer has windows 10.
On the command line, I can type
adb devices
and it returns my device. I ...
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Unable to flash LineageOS or TWRP on OnePlus 5T
I'm trying to flash LineageOS on a new OnePlus 5T. I have unlocked the bootloader from fastboot, but nothing else is working.
I booted into the stock OnePlus recovery mode and tried to flash ...
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Troubleshoot fastboot error 'remote: ' command not defined
Device: iMX 7ULP evaluation kit
Platform-tools: r28.0.3
Image: O8.1.0_1.4.0_ANDROID_TOOL_7ULP_GA (ARM 32 Android 8.1)
I used the image provided by nxp website on the device. Then I tried ...
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Nexus 7 not booting past google screen
I tried to factory reset my Nexus 7 this morning and it took 4+ hours, it stayed on the "erasing" screen so I got bored and turned it off, I figured no factory reset takes that long. Now when I try to ...
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Unlocking oem via fastboot says command failed [duplicate]
I use Android on i.MX 7ULP development kit. I planned to unlock oem via fastboot.
I downloaded the latest adroid platform-tools (r28.0.3) and Run the following commands on a device while its dev ...
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Put GApps file on Android bsp for nxp development board
I have an embedded system development board nxp MCIMX7ULP-EVK with Android BSP (Android 8.1) installed on it (link).
The board by default does not have google play service on it.
I downloaded ...
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I have unlocked my bootloader but ADB doesn't detect my phone so I cant get into my bootloader mode to install TWRP
I have a Huawei P10 lite and I wanted to root my phone, so I had unlocked my bootloader after much effort, and now I'm trying to install TWRP but every time i try to enter my bootloader mode it doesn'...
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Vendor does not match the system, eventually fails
Can someone explain why this happens? I eventually shutdown the device which is why is fails, but it takes forever and never finishes.
Pixel 2, oem unlocked, Sixrom v2.0.
usr@ubuntuhost:~$ ...
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Is there a way to enable USB debugging from fastboot?
I have a Nvidia Shield Tablet that froze on me. After powering down it hangs on the nvidia boot up screen when I try to boot it up. Nvidia support says it is a 'soft-brick', as I can't get into ...
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How to fix “fastboot FAILED (command write failed (No such file or directory))” error?
I was trying to flash TWRP recovery image in my MI 8 SE on my windows 10 laptop. I can detect my device in fastboot mode, but when i try to flash the image i get this error
target didn't report max-...
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fastboot commands don't do anything mtk device
I have an android device, locked / not rooted. I'm trying to unlock the bootloader on a mac, adb works fine.
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
works ok
But then when I try most commands with ...
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fastboot check password failed
I try to unlock OEM, using command fastboot oem unlock. My device is Huawei MediaPad Т5 tablet. I got the error:
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FAILED (remote: check password failed!)
finished. total time: 0.014s
Why?
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How do I install OS in Andriod phone without using fastboot and TWRP?
I've tried to upgrade the rom in MOTO G4 Plus using TWRP version of 3.2.1.0 and during installation process I wiped out the existing android 7.0.1 without backup(understood the cost of backups now). ...
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Last time booted into recovery mode
Is there a way to find the last time an Android device was booted into recovery mode? Trying to help out a friend who had someone, seemingly, attempt to wipe the device. When the device was returned ...
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lenovo a6010 fastboot < waiting for any devices > when trying to flash
I want to root my device(Lenovo a6010),am now trying to install TWRP but fastboot can't see my device when I try to flash the image, even though "fastboot devices" yields my device. Usb debugging ...
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fastboot getvar doesn't work
When I type in
"fastboot getvar anti" or "fastboot getvar all"
Instead of the actual value I see this:
usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>
And below the list of fastboot commands, ...
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Nexus 5 stuck on OS loading animation, pressing Volume-/Power only shows fastboot for a second, adb shows nothing
This is the normal LineageOS loading screen, which I had until yesterday:
Problem: Since yesterday, only one circle is going from right to left, forever. In other words, it never reaches the 3 ...
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Can't flash custom TWRP recovery image on Motorola Moto G7 Power phone
I've got a brand new Motorola Moto G7 Power running Android 9.
I also have Ubuntu 19.04 running on my desktop.
I want to root the phone.
I've managed to unlock the bootloader using Motorola's ...
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LG K20V Stuck in Fastboot Mode
My LG K20V is currently stuck in fastboot mode. I've run the ADB/Fastboot tool, via the Windows 10 command line prompt.
The Fastboot Devices command recognizes the device. The Fastboot Reboot command ...
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Cant go in fastboot mode in SM-J400F [duplicate]
I am trying to root my Samsung SM-J400f but I just cant get into fastboot mode. As soon as I type following command :-
adb reboot bootloader
My device just reboots and doesn't enter into fastboot or ...
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Cannot install TWRP
I am trying to install TWRP on my android phone. My problem is that when I try to flash the img file the download starts but it doesn't get all the way through and just throws command failed at me. ...
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Fastboot commands are not working
I have tried to relock my Zenfone Max pro m2,but after installing stock recovery when I tried to run relock.cmd, it is not working showing that
write to device failed(invalid argument)
Even when I ...
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How to flash Cubot r11 stock rom on bricked phone?
I am using Ubuntu and while attempting to root my phone using fastboot I ended up on a boot-loop cycle. Also power+volume-up to enter recovery mode isn't working.
How can I fix this issue(Linux tools ...
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How to erase Kyocera recovery partition
I'd like someone tell me how to erase the recovery partition in Kyocera phones. The thing is that I need to power it in fastboot mode, and that is the only way, it's only possible if the recovery ...
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“Fastboot devices” command doesn't work after macos high sierra 10.14.4 upgrade
I recently upgraded my 2016 MacBook Pro to High Sierra 10.4.4 update and since the update "fastboot devices" command hasn't been working. "fastboot" itself gives a response but "fastboot devices" ...
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Device boots old version after update TWRP
Out of the blue, my tablet (Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 wifi) made a reboot and got stuck in the loading screen. So I tried to install a new ROM (sideload), but noticed that I can't because then the ...
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Why can't I write to recovery using fastboot on A/B device?
I'm trying to flash TWRP Recovery into my Mi A2 recovery. However I get the error when flashing:
~$ fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
FAILED (remote: '(recovery_a) No such partition')
Does anyone ...
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Nexus 10 boots into fastboot, but not into anything else
I am stuck with what seams like a dead Nexus 10 or a stupid issue.
If the device is powered off -- And I hit vol+ vol- and pwr -- It boots into fastboot. After that, no joy. I get black screen if I ...
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I am in stuck with rebooting Samsung S5 in normal mode rather than recovery mode. How to fix?
Consider the following thing first:
My Power Button doesn't work at all.
My phone was on and I connected the phone with PC and ran the following command in adb
adb reboot recovery
Then it opened ...
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I Have an LG P769. I am trying to root it and it is not working
Forewarning: I am not exactly an expert on this type of thing.
I have tried several things, but the problem seems to be that I cannot get into the bootloader via "adb reboot bootloader" or by ...
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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 unlock bootloader process stuck at sending file
Begin fastboot flashall
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Erase Data: Yes
Support All device
current-slot is current-slot
buildtype is user
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending '...
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Razer Phone 1 no such partition problems
I was currently having problems with my phone boot looping and tried to go into recovery or use twrp to stop it but they both failed. I read by using the flash_all dat that it will flash the factory ...
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Can't Flash Google Factory Image - No Boot Partition
I seem to have bricked my phone but thankfully the bootloader is unlocked so I'm sure there is a way to fix it. I am having a hell of a time though, I think I need to re-create the boot partition ...
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Need urgent help in fixing soft-bricked Moto G5s
I was trying to root my Moto G5s. I did a mistake while flashing twrp, I flashed cedric instead of montana. As a result, whenever I reboot, I am getting error:
Start Up Failed:
Your device didn't ...
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Orange state: can't boot into fastboot after bootloader unlock (REALME 1)
Can anyone help me with this? I unlocked my bootloader successfully. But after that, when I am trying to get into fastboot mode, I am not able to do so. Whenever I run adb reboot fastboot, phone ...
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Cannot reach fastboot from Recovery Mode
Beforehand: Sorry for asking. I was sure this wasn't duplicate.
I have made myself a soft brick. The story: used kingoroot or something similar, then was too much in a rush hitting the "yes, please, ...
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unable to flash stock rom in swipe elite plus
I'm trying to flash MIUI 8 on my Swipe Elite Plus. It fails and the is device not booting; it's stuck into the Videocon boot logo. After that I successfully flashed the Swipe Elite Plus stock ROM, in ...
