# Flash the software using Fastboot

Fastboot allows you to flash software images, such as the boot loader, and helps in system recovery.

Linux and Windows host machines support Fastboot. To enter Fastboot mode, you can use a hotkey for Fastboot.

## Fastboot using hotkey

After powering on the device, select **VOL-**.

The figure shows the Fastboot logs from the device entering the Fastboot
mode.

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## Fastboot commands

When the system detects Fastboot mode, you can run the corresponding Fastboot commands.

Table : Fastboot commands

| Command | Usage | Example or use case |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `fastboot reboot` | Allows you to reboot the device. | A system reboot may be required after:<br><br><br><br>> <br>> <br>> <ul class="simple"><br>> <li><p>Flashing the software images</p></li><br>> <li><p>Completing a software update</p></li><br>> </ul> |
| `fastboot devices` | If it recognizes and connects to the device, fastboot displays the device information. | fastboot devices<br>    Copy to clipboard |
| `fastboot getvar <variable>` | Retrieves data from various partitions.<br><br><br>The following are the supported `getvar` commands.<br><br><br><br>> <br>> <br>> <ul class="simple"><br>> <li><p><code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">fastboot</span> <span class="pre">getvar</span> <span class="pre">partition-size:system</span></code></p></li><br>> <li><p><code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">fastboot</span> <span class="pre">getvar</span> <span class="pre">partition-size:xbl_a</span></code></p></li><br>> <li><p><code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">fastboot</span> <span class="pre">getvar</span> <span class="pre">kernel</span></code></p></li><br>> <li><p><code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">fastboot</span> <span class="pre">getvar</span> <span class="pre">max-download-size</span></code></p></li><br>> </ul> | Fastboot supports multiple variables. The data from these variables can be retrieved through this command.<br><br><br>For example, to retrieve a variable such as version, run the following Fastboot command:<br>.. container:: screenoutput<br><br><br><br>> <br>> <br>> fastboot getvar version<br>>     Copy to clipboard |
| `fastboot flash <partition name> <full path to the SW image>` | Flashes the software images. | To flash the `xbl_config.elf` image, run the following command:<br><br><br>fastboot flash xbl_config_a xbl_config.elf<br>    Copy to clipboard<br><br><br>Where:<br><br><ul class="simple"><br><li><p><code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">xbl_config_a</span></code> indicates the partition label</p></li><br><li><p><code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">xbl_config.elf</span></code> is the software image that is flashed</p></li><br></ul> |
| `fastboot erase` | Erase `fastboot erase` | fastboot erase xbl\_config\_a<br><br><br>Erases the `xbl_config_a` partition. |
| `fastboot continue` | To continue with the bootup | fastboot continue<br><br><br>Boots up the OS. |

## Recovery with Fastboot

Fastboot serves as a recovery solution when the systemd-boot image and
ESP are corrupted.

The systemd-boot image boots from the EFI system partition (ESP). In
such cases, Fastboot automatically initiates as a recovery option,
allowing you to reflash the ESP.

Last Published: May 11, 2026