Relevant details of device, installing Device, and steps already taken
Installing Device: Pixelbook Go, OS updated to most recent
Receiving device: Pixel 8a (shocked you, I'm sure) OS most recent.
USB-C cord status: New, purchased Belkin usb-c 4 .8m (because the other cords I had didn't work)
Browsers used (Chrome, Brave - each has different issues)
What's happened so far:
Chrome Browser
initially, I was able to get to the "flashing stage" successfully multiple times. however, it would get to the point where it would look up most recent release and then bug out "Download latest" or something would pop up even though that step had been completed.
After purchasing new cord - I got to the point where it restarted the device and was installing...T_T.....and then it failed or said device disconnected or something. Good God. I had had to flash tool android reinstall os.
Repeating same steps as before (OEM unlock thru developed, fast boot mode) I cant even get to the unlock stage. Device access denied. I've checked through all the places I can find to ensure there is nothing preventing this access.
What can I try next?
Brave browser
It simply reports "time out exceeded: 10000ms" no matter what steps that I take. Braveshield down, cache reset, etc.
I've also cleaned (soft tip teeth scrubber) out the usb-c ports on both devices, tried both pixelbook go ports.
I've even tried flipping up around the usb-c cord.
At. a. loss. Probably 12 hours in at this point over two days. I do not want to give up but am not how to proceed without risking damage to both device. Probably had to flash android 15 on to my device 5 times at this point.
See me trying and have pity!! Please help!