Fastboot Command Shell
The Fastboot Shell provides an interactive command terminal to execute arbitrary Fastboot commands directly on the connected device.
Opening the Fastboot Shell
- Open the Fastboot tab in Dioxamine.
- Select the Shell sub-tab at the top.
- The terminal window will open with a command prompt.
Executing Commands
Type any Fastboot subcommand into the bottom input bar (without typing the word fastboot) and tap Send (or press Enter on your keyboard):
Example Commands:
getvar product: Check the device codename.oem device-info: Check OEM-specific bootloader lock details on older devices.set_active a/set_active b: Switch active A/B boot slots.erase userdata: Wipe the user data partition.reboot: Reboot into the Android system.reboot-bootloader: Restart back into Fastboot mode.reboot-fastboot: Reboot into userspacefastbootdmode.
Log Output and Status Colors
Each response line in the log window is color-coded:
$ [command](Primary Color): Command sent to device.[output](White/Gray): Text output or info packets returned by the bootloader.! [error](Red): Fastboot errors (e.g.FAIL: remote: Partition not found).# [system](Teal): Connection lifecycle notices (e.g. USB attached, session opened).
Toolbar Controls
- Clear Log: Tap the Delete Sweep icon in the top right to clear the terminal output history.
- Auto Scroll: The terminal automatically scrolls to the newest line upon receiving new data.