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Cant get into fastboot

Well, Im trying to unroot, however I am having a problem getting into fastboot to remove a second splash screen. When on the "skate boarding" screen, the command prompt on my PC pops up for a second then closes. I'm pretty sure there is something I'm doing wrong, but I just can't figure out what.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
Thanks
CM- 3.9.7
Palm Pre v1.9

So your saying that when you open up command prompt it only stays up for a second and closes.

When I manually open command prompt, it stays open. However, when the PC tries to load fastboot.exe, it opens and closes quickly.

fastboot.exe is a command line utility, running it by itself (without arguments) will produce the behavior you are seeing.
To use it you drop to a command prompt and enter a command such as:
fastboot devices
to see if your phone is being recognized in fastboot mode...
or
fastboot flash system system.img
to flash the system with a backup image.
You get the picture?

uva463 said:
When I manually open command prompt, it stays open. However, when the PC tries to load fastboot.exe, it opens and closes quickly.
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Your not suppose to open up fastboot.exe

daveid said:
fastboot.exe is a command line utility, running it by itself (without arguments) will produce the behavior you are seeing.
To use it you drop to a command prompt and enter a command such as:
fastboot devices
to see if your phone is being recognized in fastboot mode...
or
fastboot flash system system.img
to flash the system with a backup image.
You get the picture?
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Thanks for info. After trying to get the phone recognized, I went back and redid everything and found out I had the wrong USB drivers
Thanks again

phone doesn't boot (can only get to fastboot USB menu)

i can only access the white screen when i chose bootloader>recovery i get the /!\ sign.
i installed the USB driver and i was able to use only the "fastboot" commends. adb commend didn't work. when i type fastboot devices i get the serial no. of the device.
when i use the adb devices commend i get: "List of devices attached" and an empty line.
is it possible to fix this phone? thanx in advance.

Asilns said:
i can only access the white screen when i chose bootloader>recovery i get the /!\ sign.
i installed the USB driver and i was able to use only the "fastboot" commends. adb commend didn't work. when i type fastboot devices i get the serial no. of the device.
when i use the adb devices commend i get: "List of devices attached" and an empty line.
is it possible to fix this phone? thanx in advance.
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adb only works within android since it's a debugger if I'm not mistaken. Try using fastboot to flash the system images of the stock rom back to their respective partitions. (ie. fastboot flash system system.img; fastboot flash boot boot.img; etc.)
You must be unlocked for that to work however.

problem solved
after almost 10 hours of research the solution was really easy.
1.download "recovery-RA-nexus-v1.6.2.img" and fastboot it using this commend:
fastboot-windows flash recovery recovery-RA-nexus-v1.6.2.img
2.flash a rom from SD card and everything should work fine

[Q] Unlock Bootloader Problem

Hi guys, I have a problem.
I want to flash my N1 with the Cyanogenmod, but I have a problem with Bootloader unlocking. I do exactly what here is written (in the N1 guide from wiki.cyanogenmod), but when I open CMD (win XP) and write "fastboot oem unlock", it just doesn't works, but "adb devices" works and shows my phone. What can I do ? Any ideas ?

You need to boot into bootloader to work with fastboot. And if "adb devices" shows your phone - you obviously didn't boot.
adb reboot bootloader
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Also, for a more comprehensive guide, please read the Wiki.

Code:
C:\fastboot>fastboot oem unlock
'fastboot' is not recognized as a
operable program or batch file.
This is what it shows in bootloader mode.
P.S. I have already re-installed my drivers. I have to notice that when I try to reinstall the drivers (in fastboot mode), they always auto-install themselves and when I try to update them, they say that there isn't newer version.

Fastboot executable isn't in the same directory as ADB executable, and isn't in the path you're executing it from (which is C:\fastboot).
Check, what is the actual executable you're trying to run, and if you have one. It might be called fastboot-windows.exe, if you didn't get it from downloading the Android SDK.

There is a executable file named "fastboot-windows.exe", but when I try to run it, it just open and close for 1 second. Any ideas ?

I thought the message would be clear by now... Oh well.
Open command prompt.
Run:
fastboot-windows oem unlock
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I think It's done but my computer shows this message (see attached) 5 mins and I don't know it's ready or not ? Could I turn on the phone ? (Sry for the easy questions but I'm a real noob, because that's my 1st Android phone.)

The "too many links" message doesn't look good.
Reboot your computer.
Reboot the phone.
Use different USB port in your computer.

Ok well if you want my input try "fastboot devices" this should return your S/N (starting with "HT") if it gives you the same error then I would reinstall the SDK.

Please, how to flash android 9 stock rom?

I have mi a2 with android 10 stock rom. Never unlocked bootloader. Now, I want to flash it back to android 9. Could some one please tell me how to do it? Thank you

So, you are writer, not reader (hint: search works well in these forums), but here is a brief:
1. Save all your data to google cloud, to PC, etc. (there are numerous 3rd party tools, for example SMSBackupRestore, MyPhoneExplorer, etc., which enable partial backups of your data);
2. Get developers rights in phone (search here for instructions), and in "Developers options" check "OEM unlocking" and "USB debugging" to ON; "Automatic system updates" to OFF;
3. Download and unpack latest https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools, get somewhat acquainted with Android ADB and fastboot commands;
4. Ensure that "Android Device" drivers are correctly installed:
- attach phone in "No data transfer", "File transfer" (MTP), stock recovery and fastboot (bootloader) modes (search here for instructions to go to fastboot and stock recovery modes), and ensure that DeviceManager shows "Android Device" drivers working in each mode;
- possible Capcha here: MiA2 is very selective in work with PC motherboard USB subsystem, usually needs to be connected to USB2.x port to operate via ADB/fastboot;
- open CMD shell with administrative rights in the dir platform-tools were unpacked to, attach phone in "File transfer" (MTP), stock recovery and fastboot (bootloader) modes and ensure that following commands return valid responses:
Code:
ADB devices - l
in first 2 modes, and
Code:
fastboot devices
in bootloader mode;
- Capcha here: phone will prompt to approve PC for USB debugging, you'll need to approve, checking "do not ask again" is reasonable;
5. switch phone to bootloader mode (by phone buttons or with 'ADB reboot bootloader' command) and unlock phone with 2 commands (rebooting phone each time):
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
- in bootloader mode in CMD shell type "fastboot getvar all" and see is phone is really unlocked, what is current slot, etc.
6. Download Android 9.0 [V10.0.17.0.PDIMIXM] from https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/fastboot-xiaomi-mi-a2-fastboot-images-t3824849 (last V10.0.18.0 had bugs) and unpack it (note that ROM image is packed twice) to the dir platform-tools were unpacked to (or copy of this dir);
7. Open CMD shell with administrative rights in the prepared dir (if not done before), attach phone in fastboot (bootloader) mode and type in flash_all command thus starting "flash_all.bat" command file;
- executing this file will erase user data;
- read output of fashing process in CMD window to be aware of possible errors;
8. It is recommended to make factory reset after changing major Android versions, either from stock recovery (Capcha: seeing "No command" press Power and click Vol+ to see list of commands), or from CMD shell with "fastboot -w" command.
9. Make initial phone setup again.
Note: you may try to skip steps 8 (wiping) and 9, and in step 7 use "flash_all_except_data.bat" command in attempt to preserve /data partition in phone, but I am pretty much sure that factory reset would be needed if not immediately than in a day or two.

Question fastboot devices not showing

When I open PowerShell and run the command "fastboot devices" my phone isn't getting detected. My phone is connected to my PC, I've installed platform tools & adb as well as the correct ROM. I'm pretty new to rooting so I'm not sure what's going on. I don't have a SIM Card so that might be the issue, but I'm trying to find a root guide that doesn't require sim.
What I've installed;
Latest USB Driver (MTP USB Device)
Latest ADB/Fastboot from android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
Installed Fastboot ROM MIUI V13.0.6.0.SKDMIXM Stable from https://xiaomirom.com/en/rom/xiaomi.../#download-xiaomi-11t-pro-stable-fastboot-rom
Device Specs:
- MIUI Global 13.0.6 Stable (SKDMIXM)
- Android ver. 12 SKQ1.211006.001
Following this guide to root and have been following step by step up to 3:12:

WhalePC said:
When I open PowerShell and run the command "fastboot devices" my phone isn't getting detected. My phone is connected to my PC, I've installed platform tools & adb as well as the correct ROM. Not sure what's going on.
Following this guide to root and have been following step by step up to 3:12:
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Maybe you summarized the command in your statement but with power shell the command is "./fastboot devices"
Do you see the device icon in the taskbar?

NOSS8 said:
Maybe you summarized the command in your statement but with power shell the command is "./fastboot devices"
Do you see the device icon in the taskbar?
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Yeah i see the icon on my taskbar. Just tried running it via "./fastboot devices" and no devices show up. I haven't unlocked the bootloader yet (haven't enabled Mi Unlock status) yet is that maybe the issue? If so, is there a way to root without the need of a sim card?

WhalePC said:
Yeah i see the icon on my taskbar. Just tried running it via "./fastboot devices" and no devices show up. I haven't unlocked the bootloader yet (haven't enabled Mi Unlock status) yet is that maybe the issue? If so, is there a way to root without the need of a sim card?
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You generally shouldn't need a SIM card to use ADB or fastboot commands.
Are you sure you have the correct drivers installed? Does the device appear under adb devices when in Android?

V0latyle said:
You generally shouldn't need a SIM card to use ADB or fastboot commands.
Are you sure you have the correct drivers installed? Does the device appear under adb devices when in Android?
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How do i check that I have the correct drivers installed? I ran adb devices and it showed my device 3d37ace2 device was connected.
EDIT: Here's how I enter into fastboot and excute commands;
- Plug in phone into PC and wait for icon to show up on taskbar
- Open Powershell in platform-tools folder
- Power off phone and enter fastboot (hold down power button+vol down)
- Once Fastboot text shows up on my phone I run the command "fastboot devices" in powershell

WhalePC said:
How do i check that I have the correct drivers installed? I ran adb devices and it showed my device 3d37ace2 device was connected.
EDIT: Here's how I enter into fastboot and excute commands;
- Plug in phone into PC and wait for icon to show up on taskbar
- Open Powershell in platform-tools folder
- Power off phone and enter fastboot (hold down power button+vol down)
- Once Fastboot text shows up on my phone I run the command "fastboot devices" in powershell
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This looks like a good place to start. It's possible you have a generic ADB driver installed and may need a device specific one.

V0latyle said:
This looks like a good place to start. It's possible you have a generic ADB driver installed and may need a device specific one.
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Just reinstalled the latest ADB/Fastboot from https://androidmtk.com/download-15-seconds-adb-installer and still have the same issue. I also installed Xiaomi AB/Fastboot Tools to check if it can identify my device and it does.
Running adb shell in cmd prompt outputs:
Code:
C:\Users\Whale>adb shell
* daemon not running; starting now at tcp:5037
* daemon started successfully
vili:/ $
But once it's in fastboot it responds with:
Code:
C:\Users\Whale>adb shell
adb.exe: no devices/emulators found
Same for Powershell:
Code:
PS C:\Users\Whale\Downloads\11t pro\platform-tools> adb devices
List of devices attached
3d37ace2 device
PS C:\Users\Whale\Downloads\11t pro\platform-tools> fastboot devices
PS C:\Users\Whale\Downloads\11t pro\platform-tools> ./fastboot devices
PS C:\Users\Whale\Downloads\11t pro\platform-tools> adb devices
List of devices attached
PS C:\Users\Whale\Downloads\11t pro\platform-tools> fastboot devices
PS C:\Users\Whale\Downloads\11t pro\platform-tools> ./fastboot devices
Currently, when my phone is turned on (not in fastboot), my device is detected as 3d37ace2 (codename: vili), but as soon as it goes to Fastboot, it no longer can detect the device.

WhalePC said:
Just reinstalled the latest ADB/Fastboot from https://androidmtk.com/download-15-seconds-adb-installer and still have the same issue. I also installed Xiaomi AB/Fastboot Tools to check if it can identify my device and it does.
Running adb shell in cmd prompt outputs:
Code:
C:\Users\Whale>adb shell
* daemon not running; starting now at tcp:5037
* daemon started successfully
vili:/ $
But once it's in fastboot it responds with:
Code:
C:\Users\Whale>adb shell
adb.exe: no devices/emulators found
Same for Powershell:
Code:
PS C:\Users\Whale\Downloads\11t pro\platform-tools> adb devices
List of devices attached
3d37ace2 device
PS C:\Users\Whale\Downloads\11t pro\platform-tools> fastboot devices
PS C:\Users\Whale\Downloads\11t pro\platform-tools> ./fastboot devices
PS C:\Users\Whale\Downloads\11t pro\platform-tools> adb devices
List of devices attached
PS C:\Users\Whale\Downloads\11t pro\platform-tools> fastboot devices
PS C:\Users\Whale\Downloads\11t pro\platform-tools> ./fastboot devices
Currently, when my phone is turned on (not in fastboot), my device is detected as 3d37ace2 (codename: vili), but as soon as it goes to Fastboot, it no longer can detect the device.
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ADB commands won't work in fastboot and vice versa. When your device is in Android or recovery, you can use ADB commands, but when it's in bootloader mode, you have to use fastboot commands. ADB shell won't do anything for you in fastboot because there's no kernel running, much less a shell.
Since your device isn't appearing under fastboot devices it's most likely a driver issue. You need two separate drivers; the ADB driver is not device specific, but the bootloader driver is.
Case in point: This is what appears when my Pixel 5 is connected while booted into Android:
When I reboot to bootloader, this is what I see:
So, this is what I suggest:
Reboot to bootloader, connect to your PC, and look at Device Manager to see if anything comes up as unrecognized. Make sure it's the right device by unplugging the USB cable; it should disappear. You'll then need to update the driver, and point it to the the Xiaomi driver folder.

V0latyle said:
ADB commands won't work in fastboot and vice versa. When your device is in Android or recovery, you can use ADB commands, but when it's in bootloader mode, you have to use fastboot commands. ADB shell won't do anything for you in fastboot because there's no kernel running, much less a shell.
Since your device isn't appearing under fastboot devices it's most likely a driver issue. You need two separate drivers; the ADB driver is not device specific, but the bootloader driver is.
Case in point: This is what appears when my Pixel 5 is connected while booted into Android:
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When I reboot to bootloader, this is what I see:
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So, this is what I suggest:
Reboot to bootloader, connect to your PC, and look at Device Manager to see if anything comes up as unrecognized. Make sure it's the right device by unplugging the USB cable; it should disappear. You'll then need to update the driver, and point it to the the Xiaomi driver folder.
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Thanks fam, was able to solve it by installing a different driver from this video:
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Now I'm getting an error:
Code:
PS C:\Users\Whale\Downloads\11t pro\platform-tools> fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
Sending 'boot_a' (196608 KB) OKAY [ 4.210s]
Writing 'boot_a' FAILED (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed in Lock State')
fastboot: error: Command failed
which I assume means I need to unlock my bootloader via Mi Unlock status?

WhalePC said:
Thanks fam, was able to solve it by installing a different driver from this video:
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Now I'm getting an error:
Code:
PS C:\Users\Whale\Downloads\11t pro\platform-tools> fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
Sending 'boot_a' (196608 KB) OKAY [ 4.210s]
Writing 'boot_a' FAILED (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed in Lock State')
fastboot: error: Command failed
which I assume means I need to unlock my bootloader via Mi Unlock status?
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Yep. I don't know how it works on Xiaomi devices but try fastboot flashing unlock
Unlocking your bootloader will wipe data, so if you need to back anything up, do that first.

Enter in FASTBOOT MODE: press Power+Volume down button for 4-5 sec in the same time,the phone reboot, at the vibration release the power button.Now plug in the phone to the PC.
Having the bootloader locked does not prevent seeing the device in Fastboot mode.(***Not useful at the moment)
To root you must first unlock the bootloader.(***your bootloader is locked)(FAILED (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed in Lock State')
Unlock the bootloader
You must have a Xiaomi account and a valid sim.
Procedure:
https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245
https://en.miui.com/unlock/index.html
Why look for tutorials on You tube'Sometimes good, sometimes fake) while on XDA(Always good )in the How to section of your device these tutorials exist and specify that the bootloader must be unlocked.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-xiaomi-11t-pro.4441213/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...structions-for-xiaomi-11t-pro-global.4362515/

check debugging via USB option.

WhalePC said:
When I open PowerShell and run the command "fastboot devices" my phone isn't getting detected. My phone is connected to my PC, I've installed platform tools & adb as well as the correct ROM. I'm pretty new to rooting so I'm not sure what's going on. I don't have a SIM Card so that might be the issue, but I'm trying to find a root guide that doesn't require sim.
What I've installed;
Latest USB Driver (MTP USB Device)
Latest ADB/Fastboot from android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
Installed Fastboot ROM MIUI V13.0.6.0.SKDMIXM Stable from https://xiaomirom.com/en/rom/xiaomi.../#download-xiaomi-11t-pro-stable-fastboot-rom
Device Specs:
- MIUI Global 13.0.6 Stable (SKDMIXM)
- Android ver. 12 SKQ1.211006.001
Following this guide to root and have been following step by step up to 3:12:
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You will need to manually configure fastboot drivers.