PC doesn't recognizes phone, tried many drivers

justTryingToHelp

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DOUBLE EDIT: I don't exactly know how but I got it to work! Windows doesn't recognizes it but msm does. I installed OnePlus_USB_Drivers_Setup.exe and something called QDLoader HS-USB Driver_64bit_Setup.exe and started the msm thing and I just went with it. First got an error it says to try again after reboot and it did! I'm sooo happy!

So what I did was this:

  • enabled oem unlock
  • fastboot oem unlock
  • fastboot boot twrp.img
  • wiped everything and format everything
  • advanced sideload
  • adb sideload resurrectionremix.zip
  • restart to recovery > copy magisk > flash that with "install"

Then I found out RR has gapps build in, which I don't want. So I once again followed the above steps but with lineageos instead of RR and then I booted to "Qualcomm crashdump". I can still go in recovery and fastboot but windows doesn't see any devices with fastboot/adb devices. It also doesn't show up in device manager anymore.

I installed the oneplus drivers and qualcomm drivers to no avail. I tried the msms download tool but I only see the COM3 show up with nothing after it and also when oneplus is not connected.

I looked around on the internet but couldn't find anyone else where the computer didn't recognize a phone in EDL (for the msm download tool). When I first enter it does show up for a bit and then it's gone, nevertheless it never shows up in the sms download tool. Also, windows does make a sound when I plug it in, it's just not showing anywhere

Does anyone have any ideas?

EDIT: I made it worse. I booted to safe mode, then followed this guide (https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/tool-msmdownloadtool-v4-0-international-t3798892) and while it was busy I stopped the download and then force quitted it. Now when I plug it in it also doesn't recognize it anymore in test mode :(
 
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flash713

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Suggestion: Download a Linux iso and make a bootable usb or disc and install it on your PC dual boot. I can't stand windows! Only reason I have it on my laptop now is because many devs only make important tools that are widows compatible. You'll never have these problems on Linux. Try Linux Ubuntu 18.04 or Mint. Super easy to use and TONS of help online if you ever want to figure out how to do something. Linux>windows

Driver issue is what most people have issues with on windows. You won't have to worry about that on Linux. Just a suggestion. :D

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