So that leaves me with the 2nd option, 'Manual Install via Windows Device Manager': Windows does not provide drivers no matter how many reboots or update checks I do within Windows Settings, with and without the phone plugged in directly to my laptop's ports via an OEM cable at different stages of the process. Install the driver for the Android bootloader interface as an optional update.' Open Windows Update, run a check for updates and then open the 'View optional updates' interface. You can obtain the driver from Windows Update which will detect it as an optional update when the device is booted into the bootloader interface and connected to the computer. No driver is needed on other operating systems.

'On Windows, you need to install a driver for fastboot if you don't already have it. Per the Gaphene's official Web Installer instructions, in the 'Connecting the phone' section, there are two options for Windows users:ġst Option, the 'Windows Update's Automatically Detected Optional Update':

Non-carrier Pixel 7 phone, connected directly to the laptop's USB-C ports with an OEM cable, with developer mode on, with OEM unlocking on, unlocked with 30 minute screen timeout, with USB preferences set to 'USB Controlled By -> This device' and 'File transfer / Android Auto'.

Windows 10, fully updated at the beginning of each session via the Windows updater in settings.

Dell laptop with built-in USB-C ports (no adapters or dongles needed).

Could I get your help / advice? Below is my experience so far.

I'm following the official Web Installer instructions, and having trouble getting Windows 10 to install the Google USB Driver (with fastboot) onto Windows 10 via the Computer Management tool.

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