treequell it’s just a cable I found laying around my house.. my new pixel didn’t come with the right cable.. probably a bad move on my part

    Freckles222 I suggest using a different cable than the one you are using currently. Ideally use the factory USB-C to USB-C cable from Google, but other high quality cables should be fine too.

    There is no harm done, just connect the phone with a different cable, and then flash release again.

      treequell thank you, I have ordered one now, will try again tomorrow. Do I have to start the install from the beginning again?
      At the moment it’s stuck in the boot loader unlocked screen

        Freckles222 If the download doesn't persist in your Chrome browser site data, then you'll need to start from download release. If it does, you can proceed immediately to flash release.

          Still not working with new bell in usb-a to usb-c cable :(

          I’m stuck in the bootloader unlocked screen.. and device is not appearing on Mac. Can anyone please help me?

            Freckles222 You're in the bootloader interface (fastboot mode), which is correct, but sometimes it needs a restart to get itself in order.

            Try restarting the phone into the bootloader interface, and try again.

              Freckles222 Press the volume down button until you see the option to 'restart into the bootloader interface'. When you see that, press the power button to select it.

                2 months later

                [deleted] what fastboot drivers do we need to install? I have the same issue
                when I connect the USB cable to the laptop it shows the pixel phone up, I'm not sure it is a cable issue for me
                and when I click on unlock bootloader it shows the no compatible devices found error

                I have Windows 11, and Pixel 6A
                I tried on 3 different browsers, brave, microsoft edge and chrome and 2 different USB C cables
                I don't have the original cable of the phone because it didn't come with one.