Error: You need to download a release first!

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Hello,

Sorry if this has already been asked; I've seen it in multiple posts. None for the Pixel 8a.

Windows 10 22H2 19045.5487
Chrome Version 133.0.6943.127 (Official Build) (64-bit)
Pixel 8a

Build Nº: APA4.250205.002
Product revision: akita MP1.0 B1
Bootloader version: akita-15.1-12474670

I've followed all the steps on the web install page, up to the Flashing factory images step.

On the previous step I see Downloaded akita-install-2025021100.zip release.

But now I get the following error Error: You need to download a release first!

Screenshot here: https://ibb.co/4ZNX68Rf

Any ideas what could be causing this?

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I'm not sure how to mark this as solved, but it is. I haven't deleted this post incase another n00b like myself gets stuck. I installed the Windows fastboot driver found in the step Connecting the device and used another browser profile; all worked correctly.