Unable to see the device with adb

Hello,
I’m following the install documentation for my FP6. Install /e/OS on a Fairphone The Fairphone (Gen. 6) - “FP6”
I’v got a transfer data cable.
OEM unlock
developper mode activated.
usb debugging activated.
and by default usb data transfert activated.

But i encounter a problem when i follow the documentation.
First of all that’s something weird with adb.
when i enter the command adb devices the list is empty.
but when i select No transfert in default usb. When i enter the same command i can see my FP6 serial number in the list of devices.
So it’s strange i don’t understand why because in the documentation you have to activate by default usb data transfert.
Why not, i can now enter the next command adb reboot bootloader and the FP6 is now in Fastboot Mode.
But here i’m stuck because when i enter the command fastboot devicesi can’t see my FP6.
I’ve try several times rebboting my pc, my phone, changin the usb port, retry all the install doc by the start i’m always stuck on this point.
What i’m doing wrong ? Did someone have got an idea to help me ?
Thank all :slight_smile:

Hi @Wel welcome to the /e/ forum.

You don’t describe you PC OS. If Windows, do you have this issue [Solved] Windows does not see my phone in Fastboot mode?

Thanks i was in Windows11 and it’s pretty the same operation in you doc with W10.
I can now see my FP6 in fastboot. :slight_smile:

But if i want to reboot in bootloader after the fastboot flashing unlock
i still need to select no data transfert.
it is a normal thing ?

Not really but I am not familiar with this build.

USB Preferences might not look the same on fp6 as other phones. Clearly following the install instruction should be correct. You use the expression “default usb”.

You might use Settings > Search facility > Default USB configuration. This should be self explanatory, it is the default.

However the USB setting at this time is the important setting and the one referred to in the instructions.

yes it was Default USB configuration.
But it’s working well.

I’ve finished my install like that and re-lock my bootloader.

Thank for All :love_you_gesture: :two_hearts:

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