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What update file does fastboot update command flash

What update file does fastboot update command flash

i am not sure what you are asking but the command
fastboot update
flashes an update.zip file
here is some documentation:
Code:
usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>
commands:
update <filename> reflash device from update.zip
flashall 'flash boot' + 'flash system'
flash <partition> [ <filename> ] write a file to a flash partition
erase <partition> erase a flash partition
getvar <variable> display a bootloader variable
boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] download and boot kernel
flash:raw boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] create bootimage and flash it
devices list all connected devices
reboot reboot device normally
reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader
options:
-w erase userdata and cache
-s <serial number> specify device serial number
-p <product> specify product name
-c <cmdline> override kernel commandline
Hope that helps....

Fastboot Question

Using Fastboot, is there a way to apply the custom ROM zip files?
My goal: Apply a new ROM to the phone, without having to use the phone itself. IE: boot it into recovery, and drop to a shell, then use ADB to wipe/format the proper partitions, and flash the new ROM. If I can't flash the ROM (IE: Intension-v1.3.zip) that way, perhaps via Fastboot...I am not sure if there is a way, but if there is, could someone point me in the right direction?

Code:
usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>
commands:
update <filename> reflash device from update.zip
flashall 'flash boot' + 'flash system'
flash <partition> [ <filename> ] write a file to a flash partition
erase <partition> erase a flash partition
getvar <variable> display a bootloader variable
boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] download and boot kernel
flash:raw boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] create bootimage and flash it
devices list all connected devices
reboot reboot device normally
reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader
options:
-w erase userdata and cache
-s <serial number> specify device serial number
-p <product> specify product name
-c <cmdline> override kernel commandline
For more fastboot Commands go - Here

I am quite capable of reading the output of the fastboot command. But that talks about update.zip files and such (including in the link you posted)...but, for a file such as Intension-v1.3.zip only contains a boot.img...no data.img, or system.img as the link you posted discusses.

You could rename the Intension-v1.3.zip into update.zip and try 'fastboot flash update update.zip' But I'm not sure though...

BoomBoomPOW said:
You could rename the Intension-v1.3.zip into update.zip and try 'fastboot flash update update.zip' But I'm not sure though...
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I Have thought of trying that, but afraid that if that is not the correct way to do it, that I might end up bricking my phone.

[Q] Unlocked N1 - But Root Fail - ERROR- could not get pipe properties (MAC)

hi there,
been busy all evening on my Mac trying to unlock and root my nexus one retail. Got the phone unlocked after extensive reading on SDK and ADB Hoped that the positive flow would continue when switching over to the rooting process, but unfortunately I seem to get stuck and have failed
I downloaded the correct superboot version for my phone and placed it in my home folder (on same drive as where I successfully did the fastboot procedure for unlocking). And then I entered this in Terminal:
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suikerchiller-macbook-3:~ suikerchiller$ cd /superboot
suikerchiller-macbook-3:superboot suikerchiller$ chmod +x install-superboot-mac.sh
suikerchiller-macbook-3:superboot suikerchiller$ ./install-superboot-mac.sh
ERROR: could not get pipe properties
downloading 'boot.img'... OKAY
booting... OKAY
suikerchiller-macbook-3:superboot suikerchiller$
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As a result my phone automatically reboots into basic settings. Does anybody know what I'm doing wrong??? I'm a total n00b but am really eager to learn In a bit of trouble now as well, because I don't know what to do anymore and dare to touch my fone either.
Any help would be great. Can't wait to finally be released from Vodafone's retail nexus one terror and want to challenge all those ignorant iphone studs out there and show how cool and superior my Nexus one actually is
P.S. I searched for quite some time on the forum and couldn't find a post/thread that was related to my problem. Please forgive me if this is some sort of double post.

If your phone is unlocked, don't bother with superboot, just flash a custom recovery and use it to install the su zip...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
Place the recovery image in your sdk tools folder, place the su zip on your sd card, connect via fastboot and type:
fastboot flash recovery name-of-recovery.img
fastboot boot name-of-recovery.img
Flash the su zip from recovery, and you're done!

many many thanks for the quick reply I placed the recovery image in my sdk tools folder.
However, still have a couple of questions:
I don't know what you exactly mean with a su zip??? Where can I get this file?
what do you mean with: "flash the su zip from recovery"?

I put a link in my original post. The eclair/froyo version works for gingerbread, also...
Once in recovery, you chose the flash zip from sd option, and then the chose zip from sd option, find and select the zip... It will be obvious when you do it...

sorry, it's still too much rocket science for me I guess
I uploaded the su zip file (did not unzip or rename file) to my sd card (activated usb storage and dropped the zip via Mac in the main folder of my phone).
what do you exactly mean with "connect with fastboot"? I shut down my fone first and pressed power button at same time with track ball. Then I did this:
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suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1-CM.img
-bash: fastboot: command not found
suikerchiller-macbook-3:~ suikerchiller$ fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1-CM.img
-bash: fastboot: command not found
suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ fastboot devices
-bash: fastboot: command not found
suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ cd ~
suikerchiller-macbook-3:~ suikerchiller$ cd /fastboot
suikerchiller-macbook-3:fastboot suikerchiller$ fastboot devices
-bash: fastboot: command not found
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As you can probably see it didn't really work haha what am I doing wrong? Sorry for my n00biness!

You said you have already unlocked your bootloader. In order to unlock the bootloader I you have to connect with fastboot...
How did you unlock the bootloader?

I unlocked it via the first 7 steps of this procedure (sorry have to copy paste a lot of text because im not allowed to post outside links on forum yet haha):
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Connect your Nexus One to your PC/Mac and turn it off.
Hold the trackball and hit the power button (while holding the trackball). You should see the following bootloader screen.
Now from the files you downloaded previously, you will see a folder called ‘fastboot‘ (if you extracted fastboot.zip that is!).
On a Windows machine – launch Command Prompt and CD to fastboot folder. (Type in ‘cd ‘ (without the quotes and drag and drop the fastboot folder to the command prompt). Type in ‘cd fastboot‘ again and now type the following command ‘fastboot-windows oem unlock‘ (without quotes) and hit enter.
On a Mac or Linux machine – launch the Terminal and CD to fastboot folder (type in ‘cd ‘ and drag and drop the folder. Now hit enter.). Now CD to the other fastboot folder and type the following (without quotes): ‘./fastboot-mac oem unlock‘ (for Mac) or ’./fastboot-linux oem unlock’ (for Linux) and hit enter. You will see the following. Ignore the error.
This is the screen that you will see now. Use the volume button (on the side) to select ‘Yes’. (Please read the full message displayed on the screen thoroughly). Now push the Power button to select this option (weird, I know. Trackball would have been a better choice to select!).
Great! You have successfully unlocked the bootloader! You will see the unlock image while your phone boots up.
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I did this successfully and had the black screen and selected unlock phone. So when I press the power button & trackball at same time now I get a white screen now and it says in pink on top: ***Unlocked***

Ok substitute the term fastboot-mac instead of fastboot, into my previous instructions

damn, still doesn't seem to be working:
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suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ fastboot-mac flash recovery recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1-CM.img
-bash: fastboot-mac: command not found
suikerchiller-macbook-3:~ suikerchiller$ cd /fastboot
suikerchiller-macbook-3:fastboot suikerchiller$ fastboot-mac flash recovery recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1-CM.img
-bash: fastboot-mac: command not found
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it's really weird, it looks like my fastboot is not responding anymore... Any idea what's going wrong here???
thanks so much for taking time and helping with figuring this one out!!!

Just tested something. When my phone is switched on normally and connected via USB, Terminal recognizes it as an adb device. However, when I switch into fastboot, Terminal doesn't recognize it:
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suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ adb devices
List of devices attached
HT07YP804207 device
suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ adb devices
List of devices attached
suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ fastboot devices
-bash: fastboot: command not found
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Is this where the problem resides?? Anyone know how I can fix this???

adb will only work when it can see the adbd on your phone, so the phone had to be booted to either recovery or fully bolted.
fastboot will only connect when your phone is booted in fastboot. If its not connecting, reboot your phone and mac and try again...

suikerchiller said:
suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ fastboot devices
-bash: fastboot: command not found
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Is this where the problem resides?? Anyone know how I can fix this???
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Sorry, just re-read this...
Command not found, NOT device not found.
You should be typing fastboot-mac, not fastboot...
Do you have a file called fastboot-mac in the same folder as your adb and recovery img?

rebooted my mac and phone... Still no difference, this is my latest command:
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suikerchiller-macbook-3:~ suikerchiller$ cd /"Android SDK"/tools
suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ fastboot-mac devices
-bash: fastboot-mac: command not found
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can this be the reason: my fastboot folder is in a different (other) folder than my 'android sdk' folder... should i drag and drop fastboot into the tools folder of sdk???

YES!
Put the fastboot-mac file in the same folder as the other stuff!! xD

haha ok, so I copied my fastboot-mac file (original file from fastboot folder) into AndroidSDK/tools folder. It's in the same folder now where the .img file is in as well.
But it still doesnt seem to be working. These are the commands that I have been using:
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suikerchiller-macbook-3:~ suikerchiller$ cd /"Android SDK"/tools
suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ fastboot-mac flash recovery recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1-CM.img
-bash: fastboot-mac: command not found
suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ fastboot-mac boot recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1-CM.img
-bash: fastboot-mac: command not found
suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ fastboot-mac devices
-bash: fastboot-mac: command not found
suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ fastboot devices
-bash: fastboot: command not found
suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$
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What's going wrong??? I'm going slightly mental now. Also running out of beer at same time. Not a good combination

can you list the contents of that folder, and tell me what result you get?

this is the list of files in my AndroidSDK/tools folder:
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suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ ls
Jet hierarchyviewer
NOTICE.txt hprof-conv
adb-mac layoutopt
adb_has_moved.txt lib
android mksdcard
ant monkeyrunner
apkbuilder proguard
ddms recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1-CM.img
dmtracedump source.properties
draw9patch sqlite3
emulator traceview
etc1tool zipalign
fastboot-mac
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and here are the commands for fastboot, in case they can be of any usage
suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ ./fastboot-mac
usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>
commands:
update <filename> reflash device from update.zip
flashall flash boot + recovery + system
flash <partition> [ <filename> ] write a file to a flash partition
erase <partition> erase a flash partition
getvar <variable> display a bootloader variable
boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] download and boot kernel
flash:raw boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] create bootimage and flash it
devices list all connected devices
reboot reboot device normally
reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader
options:
-w erase userdata and cache
-s <serial number> specify device serial number
-p <product> specify product name
-c <cmdline> override kernel commandline
-i <vendor id> specify a custom USB vendor id

Hmmmmm, well the file is there, so that's really weird because you mac is definately saying that it's the command it can't find...
I'm not much of a mac guy, but I do know that your mac is the one having the problem...
Try:
./fastboot-mac flash recovery name-of-recovery.img

suikerchiller-macbook-3:~ suikerchiller$ cd /"Android SDK"/tools
suikerchiller-macbook-3:tools suikerchiller$ ./fastboot-mac flash recovery recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1-CM.img
sending 'recovery' (3380 KB)... OKAY
writing 'recovery'... OKAY

Is there a way of getting *Locked* bootloader via CMD?

Hey.
I'm currently working on a method to lock the ONE's bootloader compelitly via cmd.
I dont know if there is any fastboot command , but is it?
And is there any way to transfer revone to the phone and use the terminal on the computer instead of the one is the phone?
Tnx

TunneIVision said:
Hey.
I'm currently working on a method to lock the ONE's bootloader compelitly via cmd.
I dont know if there is any fastboot command , but is it?
And is there any way to transfer revone to the phone and use the terminal on the computer instead of the one is the phone?
Tnx
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Umh, do you have a custom recovery?
If yes, use the guru zip.
However, you can use the revone from the cmd of pc
And you can also use the command for lock in recovery.

Guich said:
Umh, do you have a custom recovery?
If yes, use the guru zip.
However, you can use the revone from the cmd of pc
And you can also use the command for lock in recovery.
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I dont have a custon recovery , and I'd like to hear how
" you can use the revone from the cmd of pc
And you can also use the command for lock in recovery "

TunneIVision said:
I dont have a custon recovery , and I'd like to hear how
" you can use the revone from the cmd of pc
And you can also use the command for lock in recovery "
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Code:
adb push revone /data/local/tmp
Code:
adb shell
Code:
cd /data/local/tmp
Code:
chmod 755 revone
And after you can use the revone commands

Guich said:
Code:
adb push revone /data/local/tmp
Code:
adb shell
Code:
cd /data/local/tmp
Code:
chmod 755 revone
And after you can use the revone commands
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So I should do the whole proccess in the computer? but how does the computer get into the tmp folder of the phone?
And is there a command in the (computer) CMD for factory reset?
Thanks

TunneIVision said:
So I should do the whole proccess in the computer? but how does the computer get into the tmp folder of the phone?
And is there a command in the (computer) CMD for factory reset?
Thanks
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Yes, you can do the process with the pc.
When you use the adb shell code you're "into" you phone, so you will see all the folder/file of the phone...
Nope, as i know, there isn't any command for the factory reset from prompt.
Seems i'm using my One...

Guich said:
Yes, you can do the process with the pc.
When you use the adb shell code you're "into" you phone, so you will see all the folder/file of the phone...
Nope, as i know, there isn't any command for the factory reset from prompt.
Seems i'm using my One...
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I found this in some site , and I lighted what seems to be a wiping command , but I cant really get it.
fastboot
usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>
commands:
update <filename> reflash device from update.zip
flashall flash boot + recovery + system
flash <partition> [ <filename> ] write a file to a flash partition
erase <partition> erase a flash partition
format <partition> format a flash partition
getvar <variable> display a bootloader variable
boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] download and boot kernel
flash:raw boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] create bootimage and flash it
devices list all connected devices
continue continue with autoboot
reboot reboot device normally
reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader
help show this help message
options:
-w erase userdata and cache (and format
if supported by partition type)
-u do not first erase partition before
formatting
-s <specific device> specify device serial number
or path to device port
-l with "devices", lists device paths
-p <product> specify product name
-c <cmdline> override kernel commandline
-i <vendor id> specify a custom USB vendor id
-b <base_addr> specify a custom kernel base address
-n <page size> specify the nand page size. default:
2048
-S <size>[K|M|G] automatically sparse files greater th
an
size. 0 to disable

TunneIVision said:
I found this in some site , and I lighted what seems to be a wiping command , but I cant really get it.
fastboot
usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>
commands:
update <filename> reflash device from update.zip
flashall flash boot + recovery + system
flash <partition> [ <filename> ] write a file to a flash partition
erase <partition> erase a flash partition
format <partition> format a flash partition
getvar <variable> display a bootloader variable
boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] download and boot kernel
flash:raw boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] create bootimage and flash it
devices list all connected devices
continue continue with autoboot
reboot reboot device normally
reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader
help show this help message
options:
-w erase userdata and cache (and format
if supported by partition type)
-u do not first erase partition before
formatting
-s <specific device> specify device serial number
or path to device port
-l with "devices", lists device paths
-p <product> specify product name
-c <cmdline> override kernel commandline
-i <vendor id> specify a custom USB vendor id
-b <base_addr> specify a custom kernel base address
-n <page size> specify the nand page size. default:
2048
-S <size>[K|M|G] automatically sparse files greater th
an
size. 0 to disable
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Probably should work, but i never checked because for a factory reset i flashed the stock recovery and permformed it from bootloader
Or do a full wipe, that is the same, from recovery
Seems i'm using my One...

Question OnePlus 10 Pro Bootloader Unable to unlock [NE2215]

Hi,
I am trying to unlock the bootloader as it show status as "Device Lock"
When I try to use the command "fastboot oem unlock", it showed
"
...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.001s
I then tried "fastboot flashing unlock" but it showed this
usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>
commands:
update <filename> reflash device from update.zip
flashall flash boot, system, vendor and if found,
recovery
flash <partition> [ <filename> ] write a file to a flash partition
erase <partition> erase a flash partition
format[:[<fs type>][:[<size>]] <partition> format a flash partition.
Can override the fs type and/or
size the bootloader reports.
getvar <variable> display a bootloader variable
boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> [ <second> ] ] download and boot kernel
flash:raw boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> [ <second> ] ] create bootimage and
flash it
devices list all connected devices
continue continue with autoboot
reboot reboot device normally
reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader
help show this help message
options:
-w erase userdata and cache (and format
if supported by partition type)
-u do not first erase partition before
formatting
-s <specific device> specify device serial number
or path to device port
-l with "devices", lists device paths
-p <product> specify product name
-c <cmdline> override kernel commandline
-i <vendor id> specify a custom USB vendor id
-b <base_addr> specify a custom kernel base address.
default: 0x10000000
-n <page size> specify the nand page size.
default: 2048
-S <size>[K|M|G] automatically sparse files greater
Any solution to this?

fastboot flashing unlock
Make sure your platform tools are up to date as well - https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools

Still the same. This is what I kept getting

When you type in fastboot press tab and it'll populate the actual filename.
I get this with certain setups. Same with ADB, just press tab after typing fastboot or ADB then continue with the same commands as you have..
Could just be your fastboot/ADB files.
. I've got the ones I use in my root guide in this forum, grab it and pop it in the root of C then give it another shot.
Hope you get it sorted

Jcddenton said:
Still the same. This is what I kept getting
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Don't use PowerShell. Use command prompt. People using PS report nothing but problems.

You go into developer options and tick oem_unlock on?

EtherealRemnant said:
Don't use PowerShell. Use command prompt. People using PS report nothing but problems.
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The above is what I have experienced myself.. Only ever happens with PS never CMD, not the end of the world though

Did this issue get resolved ? I am having the same issue. I am using CMD in admin mode.

Update your platform-tools. I had the same issue trying to unlock my pixel 7.

az_r2d1 said:
Did this issue get resolved ? I am having the same issue. I am using CMD in admin mode.
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Everything you need is linked in my sig

Unlock oem from setting

ok, I figured out my issue. The root cause was the usb cable I was using. I used the oem cable that came with the 6t. IT refused to recognize the phone in bootloader mode ! As soon as I used an aftermarket stock usb-c cable, my pc recognized the phone in bootloader mode !

az_r2d1 said:
ok, I figured out my issue. The root cause was the usb cable I was using. I used the oem cable that came with the 6t. IT refused to recognize the phone in bootloader mode ! As soon as I used an aftermarket stock usb-c cable, my pc recognized the phone in bootloader mode !
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In his case he is actually getting connect currently and it's visible..
As it's an unknown command then it's probably due to PowerShell,, when you type in the command, eg:
fastboot reboot
It won't see the word fastboot itself as the correct command. To fix this just click tab once and it'll populate it's actual name from the list of files in the active folder, so in actual fact the command would be
.\fastboot.exe reboot
Same thing with ADB as a command.
.\adb.exe devices
Just pressing the tab key would do the job.
Or just use CMD and navigate to the folder you'd like to be active

I'm afraid I don't understand. Brand new 10 Pro, have tried multiple cables, OEM unlocked, boot into fastboot and type "fastboot oem unlock" and it returns "FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
I can't figure out from this thread whether anyone has a solution. I'm not using powershell, cables changed, so I'm clueless....and don't want to set up the 10 Pro knowing that (hopefully) it will be wiped when the bootloader is unlocked.
Many thanks for any help!

BeachNYC said:
I'm afraid I don't understand. Brand new 10 Pro, have tried multiple cables, OEM unlocked, boot into fastboot and type "fastboot oem unlock" and it returns "FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
I can't figure out from this thread whether anyone has a solution. I'm not using powershell, cables changed, so I'm clueless....and don't want to set up the 10 Pro knowing that (hopefully) it will be wiped when the bootloader is unlocked.
Many thanks for any help!
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Install platform tools, go into the directory that platform tools was installed, and run adb and fastboot thru that, i was getting same error and then went from directory platform tools was unzipped at and it worked fine...fastboot flashing unlock though

fastboot flashing unlock don't work for me!
adb is ok
fastboot reboot and fasboot devices is ok all commands
but not fastboot flashing unlock! on power shell or cmd always the same!
no error just the list
i test different cable or usb plug
i go crazy...

Damned fastboot flashing unlock passed. Don't ask me when. verified all 10 time and voilà !?
First time I like erase all my data
Just CMD like the undred before, but why this time?
I don't know really.
Though lock.