Mac: "adb devices" dont show my device in boot-loader

[anon(847090)]

Hi guys,

I have USB debugging enabled and checked always authorize this device.

when i run ./adb devices in terminal when booted up it shows me my nexus 6p but when i am in bootloader I dont see my device at all.

It shows me "List of device attached" and nothing below it. I am tying to flash using adb sideload. since the bootlader cannot see my device I am not able to flash it.

Anyone have this iisue and do you have any tips on how to fix this?

thanks

 

[mchockeyvette27]

I believe it's a different command when you're in the bootloader. I had the same issue. Try fasboot devices when you're in the bootloader.

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[anon(847090)]

I believe it's a different command when you're in the bootloader. I had the same issue. Try fasboot devices when you're in the bootloader.

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i am trying to do adb sideload so i need the adb to work. I havent tried fastboot but i am almost sure fastboot wont find the device either but i will try.

 

[mchockeyvette27]

Delete.

 

[mchockeyvette27]

My bad I read that wrong. I just remembered having issues with adb finding my devices as well in the bootloader. I thought I resolved it using fasboot but I guess I'm not as intelligent with this stuff as I thought I was. Lol

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[renegad3]

adb is used when the device is booted, hence why it shows when you use adb devices (and is therefor working).

fastboot is used when in the bootloader, so adb will not work at all.

what OS are you running?

 

[anon(847090)]

adb is used when the device is booted, hence why it shows when you use adb devices (and is therefor working).

fastboot is used when in the bootloader, so adb will not work at all.

what OS are you running?

then how do u "adb sideload update.zip" in recovery?? or adb push ?? you are totally wrong about adb not working in boot-loader/recovery at all. below are link on how to do adb sideload and it should work on recovery
http://www.droid-life.com/2015/12/09/download-android-6-0-1-marshmallow-updates-for-nexus-devices/
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/02/1...date-a-nexus-without-root-or-custom-recovery/

btw, i am using mac and it is on the title

 

[mchockeyvette27]

Also, have you updated drivers?

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[anon(847090)]

Also, have you updated drivers?

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I am on a mac. no need for a drivers

 

[renegad3]

Re: Mac: "adb devices" dont show my device in boot-loader

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best of luck.

 

[LeoRex]

To side load using adb, you need to be in recovery. The bootloader is fastboot only.