Check out these expert-recommended fixes
by Loredana Harsana
Updated on January 18, 2023
INSTALL BY CLICKING THE DOWNLOAD FILE
This could be due to a faulty USB connection, debugging, or corrupt or wrong USB drivers. Whatever the reason may be, it can be fixed.
Here, we will discuss various troubleshooting methods to resolve this issue, along with the causes of its occurrence.
What does the ADB reboot bootloader do?
Android Debug Bridge (ADB) reboot bootloader is a command that can reboot your Android phone into bootloader mode. It is a separate boot mode from Android OS and helps root the device, unlocking its bootloader or flashing firmware.
Some PC issues are hard to tackle, especially when it comes to missing or corrupted system files and repositories of your Windows. Be sure to use a dedicated tool, such as Fortect, which will scan and replace your broken files with their fresh versions from its repository.
What causes the ADB reboot bootloader not working issue?
The Android Debug Bridge reboot bootloader command might not work for several reasons. Some of the popular ones are listed below:
How to get ADB reboot bootloader working?
Before moving to the troubleshooting steps, please go through these preliminary checks to fix the issue:
Update the USB drivers
Various errors are the result of a malfunctioning driver. When this is the case, you may need to update or reinstall completely this specific component. As the process is not straight-forward to complete, we recommend using an automated tool for the job. Here’s how to do it:
DriverFix
Keep your Windows safe from any type of errors caused by corrupted drivers, by installing and using DriverFix today!
Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions.
Check if USB debugging is enabled
Still experiencing issues?
If the above suggestions have not solved your problem, your computer may experience more severe Windows troubles. We suggest choosing an all-in-one solution like Fortect to fix problems efficiently. After installation, just click the View&Fix button and then press Start Repair.
While it’s easy to install ADB on Windows and Mac, and it works flawlessly well on Android devices, we have found that Fastboot often fails to recognize the device. If you are going to root your Android phone, unlock the bootloader, or install a custom recovery, getting Fastboot to run and to get it right becomes an utmost priority. So if you are also facing the same issue of Fastboot not detecting devices on Windows 10 or 11, you have arrived at the right place. In this article, we have mentioned Fastboot solutions for Android devices from OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo, and more. So without any delay, let’s jump to the guide.
Fastboot Not Working on Windows 10/ 11? Here are the Fixes! (July 2022)
Here, we have put together a simple guide so that your Windows PC can easily detect Android devices through the Fastboot command. In case you are still getting the “fastboot waiting for device” error or facing driver issues, move to the next section for a possible resolution.
: ADB and Fastboot drivers must be installed on your system. Also, note that unless you have added them to your PATH variable, you will need to open the command prompt (or Powershell window) within the Android Platform Tools folder on your Windows 10 PC.
Phone Not Connecting to PC in Fastboot Mode? Fix Here
1. First, you need to download the latest Fastboot driver from here.
2. After that, extract the ZIP file and store it preferably on the desktop.
3. Next, connect your device to the PC while the phone is in Fastboot mode or on the Bootloader screen. If ADB is working for you, you can run adb reboot bootloader to instantly move to Fastboot mode.
4. Now, press the “Windows + X” keyboard shortcut on Windows 10/11 and quickly open “Device Manager”. You can also press the Windows key once and search for “Device Manager” and open it.
5. Here, expand the “Portable” or “Other devices” menu, and you will find your Android device mentioned. However, it will display a yellow sign next to it which means Fastboot is not working on your computer. Now, right-click on it and click on “Update Driver”.
6. A new window will open up. Here, click on “Browser my computer for drivers“.
7. On the next page, click on “Browse” and select the Fastboot driver folder you extracted above. You just need to select the folder and not any specific file. Device Manager will automatically find the android_winusb.inf file and apply the update.
8. Once you have selected the folder, click “Next“.
9. Now, it will install the Fastboot drivers on your PC. If you get any kind of errors, move to the next method for an alternate solution.
11. Now, open the command prompt window and run the fastboot devices command. This time, it will detect your device. In case the “fastboot devices” command is still showing no devices on Windows 10 or 11, then move to the next step.
Fastboot Drivers Not Installing on Windows 10/ 11
3. A “Startup Settings” window will open up. Here, press “7” or “F7” on the keyboard to open Windows 10/ 11 without Driver Signature Enforcement.
6. After that, double-click on “Android Phone“.
7. Here, choose “Android Bootloader Interface” and click on “Next”.
8. Finally, Fastboot drivers will be successfully installed on your device, and your PC will start detecting your Android device through the Fastboot command.
9. With that said, I would recommend you to move the “Platform Tools” folder or “Minimal ADB” folder inside the “C” drive. At times, Fastboot does not detect devices from other locations, so it’s better to store the folder in the “C” drive.
С высокой долей вероятности можно предполагать, что те счастливые обладатели смартфонов, кто хоть раз занимался установкой прав ROOT на свой гаджет, знают (пусть хоть и в общих чертах), что такое ADB (Android Debug Bridge) и что с его помощью можно сделать.
Более подробно ADB мы рассмотрим в последующих статьях, а сейчас бы хотелось остановиться на частном, но весьма досадном случае — компьютер, посредством ADB не видит ваше устройство. В ситуации, когда необходимо установить root или подготовить гаджет к установке кастомной супер-прошивки через CWM (ClockWorkMod) Recovery это чрезвычайно раздражает )
Обычно достаточно только включить на смартфоне режим «Отладка по USB» (меню «Для разработчиков»), установить драйвера для Android Composite ADB Interface (может называться несколько иначе) и приступать к выполнению поставленной задачи. Но иногда бывает не так просто )
Драйвера установлены, диспетчер устройств ADB-интерфейс аппарата видит (Рисунок 1), но при вводе команды adb devices список подключенных устройств остаётся пуст, а различные сервисные программы, использующие Android Debug Bridge, висят на «Wait for device«.
Причин может быть несколько, но наиболее вероятная — компьютер не понимает, что за устройство к нему подключено. Довольно часто наблюдается при работе с различными китайскими брендами и «no-name» аппаратами. Решение проблемы, меж тем, простое и избавит Вас от многократных и бесполезных установок-переустановок различных версий драйверов. Нужно просто «познакомить» ваш гаджет с компьютером.