Driver |best|: Fastboot

Used when the phone is fully booted into Android or in "Recovery Mode." It allows for app installation, file transfers, and logcat viewing.

Fastboot Driver: The Ultimate Guide to Installation and Troubleshooting

Select from the list and click Next to install. Troubleshooting Common Connection Issues fastboot driver

Used ONLY when the phone is in "Bootloader/Fastboot Mode." It allows for low-level partition writing (flashing).

It is common to confuse the two, but they serve different purposes: Used when the phone is fully booted into

Select (or "Samsung" / "Xiaomi" if applicable).

Some users with AMD CPUs experience a bug where Fastboot doesn't recognize the device. Installing the latest chipset drivers or using a dedicated USB expansion card can help. Fastboot vs. ADB Drivers: What’s the Difference? It is common to confuse the two, but

The first step in rooting or installing custom ROMs.