In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the issue of ADB and Fastboot Commands not working on your Sony Xperia device. While the devices from this Japanese giant are no longer the talk of the town as they once used to be, however, they still have their niche loyal fanbase of sorts. The likes of the Xperia 1, 5, and 10 series are all still relatively popular, not only among generic audiences but even for tech enthusiasts.
One major reason for the same is the ease of bootloader unlocking. However, before you can carry out this tweak, your PC should be able to identify the device in ADB or/and the Fastboot Mode, depending on the command being executed. And that will be possible if you have the required drivers installed, or else, you will be left with blank output for all the commands that you execute. So without any further ado, let’s make you aware of the steps to install these drivers right away.
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Why are ADB Fastboot Commands Not Working on Sony Xperia Devices?
Well, the reason for the same is quite simple- your Windows PC does not have the necessary drivers installed. If you open Device Manager, your device will be shown under Other Devices named Android with a yellow exclamation mark/warning sign. So to rectify it, you’ll have to install Google’s Android USB Drivers and/or the Sony-specific drivers, if available.
However, this will only make your PC read the device in ADB Mode, for Fastboot Mode, you’ll have to additionally install the Android Bootloader Interface Drivers as well. So let’s proceed and install both of these drivers right away. [Do note that the drivers given below should work across all Sony devices, unless stated otherwise].
How to Install Sony ADB Drivers
If your device’s drivers are available on the Sony official site, then download it from there, or else, use the generic Google Android USB drivers. Once you have got hold of the drivers, you may refer to the below guide to install it onto your PC.
How to Install Sony Fastboot Drivers
Do note that there are no OEM or device-specific Fastboot Drivers. Instead, there are the generic Android Bootloader Interface drivers that are valid across all Android devices. So refer to our below guide and install the said driver onto your PC.
That’s it. These were the steps to fix the issue of ADB and Fastboot Commands not working on your Sony Xperia device. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution as soon as possible.
