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[Guide] Flashtool/Fastboot ADB Driver Fix For Windows 8/8.1 ~ By Nero Young ~

Only For Xperia Devices​
Intro :
If you are trying to flash custom Kernal/ROM and getting an error of your device not been detected by your PC running on windows 8 then you will need to install the USB/ADB/Device drivers for your handsets.
This can be done by using following tutorial.
!! UPDATE !!
Date : 20 - April - 2014
Those who are on windows 8.1 and having trouble to install drivers will have to download and install windows 8.1 update from here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2917929 and once you install that you can follow this guide.
Step 1 :
Suppose you are trying to install custom Kernal on windows 8 and you stuck at this screen and nothing happens even if you connect your device in fastboot mode then its due to missing drivers.
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Step 2 :
So now lets get started. Press "Start Key/Windows Key + C" or move your cursor to top right corner of the screen to activate the Charm Bar and click on "Settings Button" as shown in following figure.
Step 3 :
Now the setting panel will open. Click "Change PC Settings" from the bottom as shown.
Step 4 :
Now you will have this PC Settings screen.
Now click on General Tab. and scroll down to the bottom to find "Advance Start up Option" as shown below and click on Restart. This is immediate restart so make sure all programs are closed and saved.
Step 5 :
Your PC will reboot into Advance Start Up option. And you will see following screen. Now simply press on "Troubleshoot" option.
Step 6 :
In troubleshoot click on "Advance Options" .
Step 7 :
In advance option select "Start-Up Settings" .
Step 8 :
Now just press restart button in Start-Up settings as shown below. Your system will reboot in Start-Up Option Mode.
Step 9 :
Now after your system is rebooted you will get this following screen. Here to choose options we have to use function keys. Now press "F7" to select "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" .
Now your PC will boot with Disabled Driver Signature Enforcement and you will be able to install Flashtool/Fastboot drivers.
You can get this drivers from Post #2.

Flashtool/Fastboot Drivers
Installing Flashtool/Flashboot Drivers​
Step 1 :
Download the Flashtool/Fastboot Drivers from this link.
[Xperia Device] Flashtool & Fastboot Drivers.zip
And extract it using winRAR or 7zip software.
Click on "[Xperia Device] Flashtool & Fastboot Drivers.exe".
Step 2 :
Setup will start, Click Next.
Step 3 :
Scroll down in selection panel and tick Fastboot dirvers and flastool drivers and click Next.
Step 4 :
Now pop up drivers installation menu will appear. Click Next to proceed.
A red alert Allow box will appear, simply allow it and install the drivers. Do this until the driver installation finishes.
Finally, check which drivers are succeeded in installation from final screen, it will have green right tick if installation is succeeded.

Thank You Very Much
Nice to see you around btw

@neroyoung
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i didi it ..... tanQ

cant find a word to thank you enough, i am so grateful

I did everything and it didn't work
I'm on windows 8.1

Yap - in win 8.1 RTM - this trick didn't work - still "enumeration failed".

Anyone found a solution for Win 8.1 RTM ?

me to waiting for 8.1 otherwise have to go back to previous version

I need this for Win 8.1

i have revert back to 8. but just now saw a post in xda below. can someone try and post feedback here?
" I think I found a solution, at least for my case with a Rockusb device and windows 8.1:
It seems that there is a usb root hub driver for every usb connected device. after I connect mine and disable driver signature it says device not recognized, so I uninstall the corresponding "USB-Root-Hub" under "USB-Controller" in device manager. my corresponding "USB-Root-Hub" was, for some reason that I don't know, the 3rd one from the bottom. as soon as i deleted it, it recognized the device normally and I can use fastboot again with windows 8.1."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44288852&postcount=24

ok good new guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i did install 8.1 and tried the method i have posted above. and it did work not the 3rd USB-Root-Hub worked for me but i did uninstall several and even mouse stared not working but then it did work. so i repeat what i did..
first thing after flash 8.1 was i went to disable driver signature . then went into device manage and turn off my phone and connect it. as usual message came "device not recognized," so i did uninstall the Usb controll. u can see triangular mark there. then uninstall USB-Root-Hub. i didn removed several then i install flashtools and then installed drivers inside flashtools. yeahhhhhhhhhh and all works now
try your self guys

I tried the above method.
Phone is connected in flashmode but not in fastboot.
Am I doing something wrong ? Is there any way to flash kernel in flashmode ?

mathewgx said:
I tried the above method.
Phone is connected in flashmode but not in fastboot.
Am I doing something wrong ? Is there any way to flash kernel in flashmode ?
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u need fastboot to flash kernel. are u sure u installed fastboot drivers??

Yes , I installed flashmode and fastboot drivers , from drivers folder of flashtool directory. But , my phone is only recognized in flashmode , even if I connect it while pressing up volume button ( that is fastboot for xperia ray).

mathewgx said:
Yes , I installed flashmode and fastboot drivers , from drivers folder of flashtool directory. But , my phone is only recognized in flashmode , even if I connect it while pressing up volume button ( that is fastboot for xperia ray).
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Well i know this is some confusing. anyway my phone is RAY too. after doing above mentioned method mine is working fine. by the way i did it in a fresh install of Win 8.1. and the first thing after install i did it to check if it work or not. so i dont know if u can do the same.
suggest you to try again. if u can post a screen pic of you device manager

When I connect my RAY , is always recognized as flashmode (SEMC flash device at device manager).
But in win 8 , there is a Sony Ericsson seehcri Control Device at device manager when in fastboot. So , I think that is the river i'm missing.

guyss help... i have successfully flashed the mobile.... but when i try to switch it on.. the red led blinks but the mobile doesnt start up... when i put it in charge, green light is on.. i tried powering on while charging still no luck...

Root Celkon A225 Android Mobile and Install Touch Recovery

This Post will help you to root your Celkon A225 Android Mobile.
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Download and install Celkon A225 Android Mobile drivers from below.
Installing Celkon A225 ADB Drivers
To install the drivers follow the below steps.
Extract the downloaded driver file to any folder you want.
1. Open Device Manger(You can open open it from control panel or from search in start menu.)
2. Right Click on your PC name and click add Legacy hardware.
3. Then choose 'Install hardware that i manually select from list(Advanced)' and click on next.
4. Select 'Show All devices' and click next. Then Click on Have disk and browse for the folder you have extracted your drivers(Choose .inf file inside the SP_Drivers_v1.4 folder).
5.Then you will get as in screenshot below.
View attachment 3229287
6. Choose 'Google ADB Device Interface' from 'Google,Inc' Manufacturer and click on next. Then the ADB driver will be installed.
7. Repeat the same procedure (steps 1-6) for other 2 google drivers and for MTP, Media Tech drivers. That's All.
You can check your ADB drivers installation by using below method.
1. Download adb from link below.
2. Extract all files and place them in C:\Windows Directory
3. Turn on USB Debugging(From Developer Options) in your Android mobile and connect to your PC with USB cable.
4. Open Command Prompt and run the below command. Then it should list your device as below. If your device is not listed indicates that drivers are not properly installed.
adb devices
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Rooting Celkon A225
If drivers are properly installed rooting procedure is very simple. Download the 1 click rooter software from the download link below.
After Downloading the file follow below steps to root your mobile.
1. Enable USB Debugging in your Settings from Developer Options
2. Make sure you have installed properly. Now launch MTK Tools(Root Genius) that you have downloaded from above link.
3. Connect your Mobile with USB Debugging enabled and click on next. Then it will show as connected and you can see Root button if drivers were installed properly.
4.Click on Root and wait till your device gets rooted. It took around 15 minutes for my Celkon A225 Mobile.
That's All
Install Touch Recovery
By Rooting with Root Genius(MTK tools) you will get a custom recovery in Chinese language. So I will recommend to install Carliv Touch Recovery(CTR) to make your recovery to look ultra modern. With this one you can navigate from touch in Recovery Mode.
Download and install CTR from link below.
Follow the Below steps to install touch recovery. Do not disconnect your mobile while installation is in progress.
1. Extract the archive to any folder.
2. Connect your Android mobile to PC with USB Debugging Enabled.
3. Run CTRv2.2.exe as administrator. Then it will show below message. Click OK when it shows the message(It will aumatically close if files are copied)
4. Then it will turnoff UAC and add some entries to registries as it needs some open port to access your android and update recovery from your PC. Click OK when it shows the message.
5. After that it will start porting. Make sure your android device is booted up and is connected to PC with USB Debugging enabled. Then click yes.
6. Wait for 2 minutes it will install the touch recovery automatically for you.
Now you can check your touch recovery by going to recovery mode ( use power + volume down when android is off) . That's All
Caution: Rooting/ Recovery installation is a risky process. Your Device may brick if its wrongly done. Keep your original firmware with you before going to this process to install your firmware in case if you got any problem.
Attachments
View attachment adb.zip
View attachment MTK6589_6577_w6575_V1.06.zip
View attachment CTRv2.2.zip
View attachment SP_Drivers_v1.4.zip

Hi there,
Thank you for your work/share but here isn't the right place for that. Please post your thread here:
Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking
Good luck
Thread closed

Root bluboo xtouch

Hi friends, I managed to get root on my phone and now I'm showing how it was done.
Installation is done through Flash tools.
Flash tools e drivers (download link) :
https://mega.nz/#!ZkUlFAhK!Cl1EfNvbXHw_Cpa_ql3qfZie7lrTYMUU1jWMrpBHr_8
Recovery TWRP (download link) :
Author: http://www.needrom.com/author/megthebest/
https://mega.nz/#!FkVW1TbZ!2wxk5dvX7a2-tm7o7RlFFEiAeD-8Y35NuH0G9CKwr8g
Instructions:
1. Install flash tools and drivers.
2. Unzip all files.
3. Open flash tools.
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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4. Clicking on one and seek our Scatter file folder recovery
5. We will list, but only marked out the recovery
6. Press 2 Download
7. Once pressed connect the terminal to the pc "OFF"
8. The load is very fast and we will start an OK once completed
9. Disconnect the phone and reboot.
To check if everything went well, do the following.
1. We turn off the phone
2. Once off, press volume + button without releasing also tighten our of power, no hope to drop out Bluboo poster and release within two seconds.
3. If all went well, our recovery will appear.
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Root
To root our terminal download the following file and put it in the phone memory as it is in .zip format.
SUPER SU ZIP
https://mega.nz/#!IhdS3AKD!QLCVBjglr73FmzPZU9Gec4pK3BTdTcKdnafKwS1evVA
1. Enter in recovery.
2. Install zip.
3. Reboot mobile phone.
4. Enjoy root
Credits: MdsTeam

Hi, is twrp the same as this?
http://www.needrom.com/download/twrp-2-8-7-1-for-xtouch/
Only hosted in a mirror link mega? Because if yes, please mention me as the author.
Thanks

Yes, megthebest. You is author. Thank you.

I have this mobile. He is very good. I instal antutu by play store, he is scored 47700.

Confused
Hello,
I am confused on this part of the steps:
6. Press 2 Download
7. Once pressed connect the terminal to the pc "OFF"
I press download, on the step 7. does that mean connect the USB cable from the PC to the phone? What does it mean by "OFF"?
After I press Download and have the USB cable plugged into the phone with the phone on and unlocked nothing happens Please help!
(USB Debugging enabled, device is listed in adb devices, and I can access storage and SD card)

Install any drivers, okay?
Select only the recovery in flashtools. Tighten download. Then connect the phone off the usb. The flash will install the recovery. Then see if the recovery has been successfully installed. And install the root by recovery.

Drivers installed ok. I selected only recovery in flashtools, and clicked download, and then plugged in USB.
Should I use USB debugging?
Should I use "USB Storage" or "Media device (MTP)" or "Camera (PTP)"?
Thank you!
tiagoaugustobr said:
Install any drivers, okay?
Select only the recovery in flashtools. Tighten download. Then connect the phone off the usb. The flash will install the recovery. Then see if the recovery has been successfully installed. And install the root by recovery.
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Got it!
I figured it out
Here's the steps I did:
1. Install ADB from here rubenalamina.mx/download/525/
2. Install drivers provided in the original post here.
3. Reboot PC.
4. Open command prompt with administrator privileges, and type: cd c:\adb
5. Then type: adb devices
6. Open flashtool provided in the original post here.
7. Select scatter file as described in the post here, and clicked download.
8. While flash tool is running the "download", plug in phone with USB cable and restart the phone and it will work, with an OK window at the end like described in the original post here.
9. Unplug the USB cable, reboot phone and hold volume up key as described in original post.
10. Install SuperSU as described in the original post here.
DONE!

Anyone try this successfully?

Thanks for the guide.

It worked for me smoothly, many thanks!

Connect your phone off via USB, after pressing download mode.

question
i have a small question.
if i do this will this wipe all my data?
(i am a beginner to rooting)

pietertjes said:
i have a small question.
if i do this will this wipe all my data?
(i am a beginner to rooting)
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Nope, no impact on data.
Actually you don't see a difference except that root apps ask for permission (SuperSU pops up)
Btw: I just installed supersu via recovery, not busybox as described sometimes.
Sucessfully did it just yesterday.

Bluboo Xtouch doesn`t turn on after trying root
Hi,
After I've tried to root nothing happened on the flashing tool, so I've tried pressing volume up + power button and my pc just did a sound of plugin a cable and nothing happened in my phone, so I've tried to turn my phone on and it didn't work. I've tried pressing a lot of combinations trying to turn it on with no success. Can someone help me? I don't know what to do anymore since my battery is no removable.

Don't work
I try to flash TWRP and to root but after pressing download button and connect phone, nothing happen.
(adb drivers are OK).
Edit : Procedure available with last rom (Jan 12th 2016) ?
Some help ?

/system/xbin/su how to remove this
Hi
I'm trying to install a enterprise app but during the install I got a "policy violation", because my device is considered rooted, since under /system/xbin there is a "su" file.
I already did a upgrade to last version from (room) Jan 12th 2016, but the /system/xbin/su persists... I think this is because it is a maufacturer built room from Bluboo but the true is I'm unbale to install the enterprise app. I already try to delete / rename/ move the su file, but I don't have permissions...
I don't want to root the device.... maybe install an official "android 5.1" but I'm afraid to do it, and I don't know how to do it...
so anybody have a suggestion how to fix this issue ?
Many thanks

Bluboo Xtouch doesn`t turn on after trying root too , please a litle help
Hi,
After I've tried to root nothing happened on the flashing tool, so I've tried pressing volume up + power button and my pc just did a sound of plugin a cable and nothing happened in my phone, so I've tried to turn my phone on and it didn't work. I've tried pressing a lot of combinations trying to turn it on with no success. Can someone help me? I don't know what to do anymore since my battery is no removable. and when i plugin the usb cable the pc reconize by a beep

TWRP is working very good for me, super su binary installed without any complications, root is working good, many thanks to you Megthebest for TWRP for Bluboo Xtouch!!
Edit:
Megthebest, I have question, I found on your profile the new twrp version 3.0.0:
http :/ /ww w.needrom. com/download /twrp-3-0-0-m egthebest-3/
Will this work with Bluboo Xtouch?

arnon85 said:
TWRP is working very good for me, super su binary installed without any complications, root is working good, many thanks to you Megthebest for TWRP for Bluboo Xtouch!!
Edit:
Megthebest, I have question, I found on your profile the new twrp version 3.0.0:
http :/ /ww w.needrom. com/download /twrp-3-0-0-m egthebest-3/
Will this work with Bluboo Xtouch?
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hi, no, TWRP 3.0.0.0 linked doesn0t work on Bluboo Xtouch.
I don't have Xtouch, so i think that i won't try to make TWRP 3.0.0.0 without the possibility to debug it directly on the smartphone
cheers

Trying to install /e/OS on FP3, but it hangs on fastboot on Windows 10

Hi!
Yesterday, I received my brand new Fairphone 3 and I wanted to install /e/OS on it. However, I have some struggles with enabling fastboot on Windows 10. Hopefully someone can help me.
First, it is important to state that I was able to unlock the bootloader with fastboot on Windows 10, by following the official Fairphone guideluines; I unlocked dev settings and enabled usb debugging properly.
Next, after resetting everything to factory settings, I was able to boot in fastboot mode, whereafter I was trying to run ‘fastboot -w’ (which is the first step in order to flash /e/OS, according to the docs). After this, the terminal session hanged on ‘< waiting for any devices >’. Also, ‘fastboot devices’ did not reveal anything.
The following things I have tried to fix fastboot -w (all without success):
- Install Universal ADB Drivers
- Trying to change the driver in device settings. Even after removing the driver and rebooting Windows 10, the driver pops up as ‘FP3’ when I plug in the phone by usb (I do not understand why, maybe Windows is installing drivers in the background?)
- Installed the SDK 9.0 via Android Studio. After this, the phone is known as Samsung device (?)
- Toggling USB Preferences in Android between File Transfer and PTP
- Tried all USB ports on my computer
- Full phone factory reset
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Can someone point me into the right direction?

Nijs said:
Hi!
Yesterday, I received my brand new Fairphone 3 and I wanted to install /e/OS on it. However, I have some struggles with enabling fastboot on Windows 10. Hopefully someone can help me.
First, it is important to state that I was able to unlock the bootloader with fastboot on Windows 10, by following the official Fairphone guideluines; I unlocked dev settings and enabled usb debugging properly.
Next, after resetting everything to factory settings, I was able to boot in fastboot mode, whereafter I was trying to run ‘fastboot -w’ (which is the first step in order to flash /e/OS, according to the docs). After this, the terminal session hanged on ‘< waiting for any devices >’. Also, ‘fastboot devices’ did not reveal anything.
The following things I have tried to fix fastboot -w (all without success):
- Install Universal ADB Drivers
- Trying to change the driver in device settings. Even after removing the driver and rebooting Windows 10, the driver pops up as ‘FP3’ when I plug in the phone by usb (I do not understand why, maybe Windows is installing drivers in the background?)
- Installed the SDK 9.0 via Android Studio. After this, the phone is known as Samsung device (?)
- Toggling USB Preferences in Android between File Transfer and PTP
- Tried all USB ports on my computer
- Full phone factory reset
Can someone point me into the right direction?
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When you boot into fastboot mode and connect to PC, open device manager and see if it lists the driver as "Android Bootloader interface".
If it isn't showing android bootloader interface, you will have to manually select the bootloader interface driver by right clicking on the driver showing for your device. Then select update driver. Then choose the options that let choose drivers from resources already installed on your PC, when you get to where it shows a list of drivers to choose from, find the bootloader interface driver and select it then see if the PC recognizes the device while in fastboot mode.
Sent from my SM-S767VL using Tapatalk

Droidriven said:
When you boot into fastboot mode and connect to PC, open device manager and see if it lists the driver as "Android Bootloader interface".
If it isn't showing android bootloader interface, you will have to manually select the bootloader interface driver by right clicking on the driver showing for your device. Then select update driver. Then choose the options that let choose drivers from resources already installed on your PC, when you get to where it shows a list of drivers to choose from, find the bootloader interface driver and select it then see if the PC recognizes the device while in fastboot mode.
Sent from my SM-S767VL using Tapatalk
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I do not see the interface you mention, however, I see 'Android' under 'other devices' and 'FP3' under 'portable devices' and 'Google Nexus ADB Interface' under SAMSUNG Android Phone (I did not install this, I assume Windows did this in the background).
Which option should I select to install the driver manually? Or none of them?

Unlock tool seems not to work

I installed the universal adb drivers and rebooted.
I "installed" the tools (adb and fastboot).
I enabled USB debugging.
I run "adb devices", authorized the PC and saw my phone connected.
I successfully signed in with the unlocking tool.
But my phone isn't listed.
The unlocking tool log file mentions my f2 pro, though.
Any hint?

Is the files are same?
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Did you follow this procedure?
https://c.mi.com/thread-2262302-1-0.html

NOSS8 said:
Is the files are same?
View attachment 5389529
Did you follow this procedure?
https://c.mi.com/thread-2262302-1-0.html
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Very similar but not exactly the same: I downloaded the files from the link in lineageos lmi page.
In particular, the tool is "miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.24.zip" from mi.com: it's the latest version.
Will try again with your link, even if it's not 100% clear.
Thanks: will keep posted with news.
Current steps.
1. Log into the unlocking tool
2. Put pone in fastboot mode
3. Run the tool, connect via USB and hit refresh: NO OUTPUT
4. Close the tool and from CMD run "fastboot.exe devices": NO OUTPUT
5. Put phone in normal mode w/ USB debugging
6. From CMD run "adb.exe devices": device is listed
7. Hold on

I am unable to execute step no.3 from MI forum:
> 3. Use another PC (64-bit) to unlock if MI Unlock Tool fails to detect your device/ unknown error.
As I only have 1 Windows PC, as per my religion.

Uqbar said:
I am unable to execute step no.3 from MI forum:
> 3. Use another PC (64-bit) to unlock if MI Unlock Tool fails to detect your device/ unknown error.
As I only have 1 Windows PC, as per my religion.
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I am using version 4.5.813.51.
I had a similar problem in 2020 with MiUnlock, the phone would disconnect when launching the program, solved using an older w10 pc.
Try to use an old version of miUnlock to have the same files as on my capture above.(Install the programs at the root of the disk).
Remove all drivers and restart (show hidden devices).
Install platform-tools. (Install the program at the root of the disk)
With Miunlock install the drivers.
Don't forget to enable usb debugging.
Connect the phone before launching miUnlock.
good luck.

Do you mean i shouldn't install the universal adb drivers?
Which drivers is the mi.com website referring to?

Uqbar said:
Do you mean i shouldn't install the universal adb drivers?
Which drivers is the mi.com website referring to?
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yes.and verify in peripheral devices(remove manually if if necessary).
All drivers are with Miunlock ant platform-tools.

you can also download this program (which will be useful later) and install the drivers with it.
Are you logged in with your Xiaomi account on Mi Unlock? No need to connect the phone

Yes i am logged in...

NOSS8 said:
you can also download this program (which will be useful later) and install the drivers with it.
Are you logged in with your Xiaomi account on Mi Unlock? No need to connect the phone
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So I don't need any USB driver (they are thus irrelevant). It's all internet-bound.
Are you sure? I don't see my phone, yet. How long do I need to wait?

Uqbar said:
So I don't need any USB driver (they are thus irrelevant). It's all internet-bound.
Are you sure? I don't see my phone, yet. How long do I need to wait?
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Install drivers with Miunlock and miflash
Usb debugging do you see your phone on the pc?
Fastboot mode do you see your phone on the pc?
which version of W10?

If you have whatsapp ,message me here,its easy bro,you are doing something little wrong

Uqbar said:
I installed the universal adb drivers and rebooted.
I "installed" the tools (adb and fastboot).
I enabled USB debugging.
I run "adb devices", authorized the PC and saw my phone connected.
I successfully signed in with the unlocking tool.
But my phone isn't listed.
The unlocking tool log file mentions my f2 pro, though.
Any hint?
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disable drivers signature check in windows, afyer that install fastboot drivers