improve fastboot documentation

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Daniel Micay 2019-07-18 07:53:17 -04:00
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<code>28.0.0</code>. Don't proceed with the installation process until this is set up
properly in your current shell. A very common mistake is using an outdated copy of
<code>fastboot</code> from a Linux distribution package not receiving regular updates.
Make sure that the <code>fastboot</code> found earliest in your <code>PATH</code> is
the correct one if you have multiple copies on your system. You can run <code>which
fastboot</code> to determine where the tool being used is coming from. Older versions
do not have support for current devices. Very old versions of <code>fastboot</code>
from several years ago are still shipped by Linux distributions like Debian and lack
the compatibility detection of modern versions so they can soft brick devices.</p>
Make sure that the <code>fastboot</code> found earliest in your <code>PATH</code>
is the correct one if you have multiple copies on your system. The <code>fastboot
--version</code> output includes the installation path for the copy of
<code>fastboot</code> that's being used. Older versions of fastboot do not have
support for current devices and OS versions. Very old versions of
<code>fastboot</code> from several years ago are still shipped by Linux distributions
like Debian and lack the compatibility detection of modern versions so they can soft
brick devices.</p>
<h2 id="enabling-oem-unlocking">
<a href="#enabling-oem-unlocking">Enabling OEM unlocking</a>
</h2>