Now you can see the Android Bootloader Interface option under the Android Device option. So, that was all about how you can install Fastboot drivers on your Windows 11 PC.

Samsung appears to be removing the ability to unlock the bootloader in One UI 8, which would be a huge blow to Android customization.

5. Now carefully choose the driver model. For example, if you're trying to install the Fastboot mode driver for a device, select the Android Bootloader Interface from Google's driver set.

Select the "android_winusb.inf" file. If the device appears as FastBoot or Android Bootloader Interface, then select Android Bootloader Interface. Otherwise select Android Composite ADB Interface.

OnePlus is placing new restrictions on bootloader unlocking for certain users starting its Android 16 update which arrives later this year.

Do this if Fastboot not working or detecting your Android device on Windows 11/10. Fastboot binary is a protocol that is used for sending commands to your phone over USB.

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