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How to Install Home Assistant on Windows with Hyper-V

Works on Windows 10/11 Pro or Enterprise. 1. Enable Hyper-V Press Windows Key + S , type Windows Features , and click Turn Windows features on or off . Tick Hyper-V , Hyper-V Management Tools , and Hyper-V Platform . Click OK , reboot your computer. 2. Download the Home Assistant VHDX Go to: Home Assistant – Windows Installation Download the VHDX (Hyper-V) image. Extract it to a folder you can easily find (e.g., C:\VMs\HomeAssistant ). 3. Create the Virtual Machine Press Windows Key , search for Hyper-V Manager , and open it. On the right-hand menu, click Quick Create . Select Local installation source → choose any existing image for now (we’ll replace it later). Give the VM a name, click Create Virtual Machine . 4. Swap in the Home Assistant VHDX In Hyper-V Manager , right-click your new VM → Settings . Under SCSI Controller → Hard Drive , click Browse . Select the HomeAssistant.vhdx file you downloaded. Click Apply and OK . 5. Start ...

How to update to Android 15 with Android flashtool


Android Flash Tool is an official tool provided by Google that enables users to flash factory images to their Pixel devices using a web browser. It eliminates the need for complex command-line instructions, making the flashing process more accessible to everyone.


Prerequisites

- A Compatible Browser: Google Chrome 79 or later, or Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) 79 or later.

- A USB Cable: To connect your Pixel phone to your computer.

- A Compatible Pixel Device: Most Pixel models are supported. Check the official documentation for compatibility.

- ADB Drivers (Windows Only)


Enable Developer Options and USB Debugging 

Settings > About phone

   Scroll down to Build number and tap it seven times

   You should see a message that says, "You are now a developer!"


   Go back to Settings.

   Tap on System > Developer options

   Scroll down and enable USB debugging

   In the Developer options, enable OEM unlocking

   Confirm any prompts that appear.


Install ADB Drivers (Windows Only):

Google USB Driver 


 Open a command prompt or terminal.

 Type adb devices to ensure your device is recognized.


Android Flash Tool 


 Click on Add new device

 A pop-up will appear showing connected devices. 

 Approve the USB debugging prompt on your phone.

 After connecting, you'll see Android 15 available


Configure

Wipe Device

Lock Bootloader: Optional

Force flash partitions

 

Install

The tool will start downloading the necessary files and begin flashing your device. Do not disconnect your device during this process.

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