Fastboot Not Detecting Device on Windows 11 [Fix]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Fastboot is a useful protocol for sending commands to Android devices over USB. It is commonly used with unlocked bootloaders as it provides a way of flashing images onto the phone.

It is an essential tool for Android users as it allows you to perform a number of actions on your smartphone from the computer, including installing and debugging apps.

However, just like other drivers, they too tend to fail and may stop working. A common reason for this is that the computer doesn’t recognize the phone. This can be caused by a number of things, including not having the correct drivers installed or an issue with your USB cable or port.

If your device does not show up in Windows Device Manager as an Android Bootloader Interface, then it probably needs to have the driver installed again.

Why does Fastboot not recognize my device?

Whereas installing Fastboot drivers is easy, sometimes your device may not be recognized. The problem is when users get stuck in Fastboot mode and have no idea how to get out of it.

Some of the reasons why your device cannot be detected include:

What can I do if Fastboot is not working?

1. Update Fastboot drivers

If you happen to encounter any difficulties, we strongly advise using a dedicated program for automatic scans of outdated drivers such asOutbyte Driver Updater.

2. Deactivate driver signature

3. Update Windows driver updates

What can I do if I’m stuck at Fastboot mode?

Unfortunately, things don’t always go so smoothly. Some users have reportedly found their phone stuck in Fastboot mode with no way out. If that happened to you as well, don’t worry.

So what happens when your phone gets stuck in Fastboot mode? Well, it becomes useless for most practical purposes because you can’t make calls, send messages, or do anything productive with it.

If your Android phone is stuck on the Fastboot screen, it means that your device is not able to boot normally and it has landed itself in this mode.

This problem can occur due to various reasons but the most common ones are:

To fix the issue, you simply need to restart your phone. Hold the Power + Volume Down buttons simultaneously until you see theFastboottext on-screen. Then, use the volume keys to choose Recovery mode from the menu that appears and press the Power button.

Your phone will boot into recovery mode. You may need to use your Volume down button several times to select Recovery Mode because it first displays FASTBOOT MODE text at the top of the screen. Once it displays the Recovery mode option, select it by pressing the power button once.

If this also doesn’t work, then you should try to reset your phone to factory settings by following these steps:

We hope this guide was able to help you get your Fastboot drivers working again. We also havea comprehensive guide on how to install driversif you experience any difficulties.

Do not hesitate to share with us what method worked for you and any other additional comments you may have in our comments section below.

Fastboot Not Detecting Device on Windows 11 [Fix]#

Why does Fastboot not recognize my device?#

What can I do if Fastboot is not working?#

1. Update Fastboot drivers#

2. Deactivate driver signature#

3. Update Windows driver updates#

What can I do if I’m stuck at Fastboot mode?#