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Reboot to bootloader
from the fastbootd menu using the volume
keys and the power button in order to continue the installation.
+ A majority of failed flashes tend to be caused by substandard USB connectors, + plugging in via hubs or bad cables which aren't properly up to the USB standard. The + scrollback from a failed flash will contain valuable diagnostic information which + is essential in knowing where and how the process went wrong.
+Front I/O ports on desktop computer cases and USB 3.1 or USB C on many laptops + often aren't implement properly or are broken in subtle ways, which may cause flashing + to fail even a USB port that works for other peripherals. Older Linux kernels that + predate version 5 may have inadequate or patchwork support for USB C or USB 3. If you + are installing from a Linux distribution, ensure your distribution uses a modern + kernel.
+Always use a high quality USB A to USB C cable with a rear USB port directly on your + motherboard, and never use a USB hub for flashing. Never install from a virtual + machine; USB passthrough in software emulation may be broken or inadequate and this + can cause the flashing to fail.