Hello Jacinto30! It seems like you're having trouble with the fastboot drivers for your Redmi Note 8 Pro. Let's troubleshoot this step by step:
1. Make sure your phone is in fastboot mode: To enter fastboot mode on your Redmi Note 8 Pro, power off the device, then press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously until you see the fastboot logo on the screen.
2. Check your USB cable and port: Sometimes, issues with detection can be due to faulty cables or USB ports. Try using a different USB cable and connecting to a different USB port on your computer.
3. Download the official drivers: To ensure compatibility, download the official Xiaomi USB drivers from the Xiaomi website. Installing the correct drivers is crucial for fastboot mode detection.
4. Disable Driver Signature Enforcement (Windows): Sometimes, Windows may block the installation of unsigned drivers. You can temporarily disable driver signature enforcement by following these steps:
- Restart your computer and press F8 during bootup.
- Select "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" from the menu.
5. Manually update drivers:
- Open Device Manager on your computer.
- Locate your device under "Other devices" or "Portable Devices" with a warning sign.
- Right-click on the device, select "Update driver," and choose to browse your computer for driver software.
- Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the Xiaomi USB drivers and install them manually.
6. Reboot your computer: After installing or updating the drivers, restart your computer to ensure the changes take effect.
7. Try different tools: If you're still facing issues, try using different tools like Minimal ADB and Fastboot or the official Mi Flash Tool to see if your device is detected in fastboot mode.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue of your Redmi Note 8 Pro not being detected in fastboot mode. Let me know if you encounter any difficulties along the way!