How to force EDL mode - stuck in Fastboot

Pixel 4a Android 11 Sunfish custom build no valid slot to boot error fastboot_ error_ failed to identify current slot @usenix In the first error message it says you do not have an active slot I would try booting into fastboot mode and from your host computer fastboot set active slot hi, name's Josh, i was trying to downgrade my moto g8 plus, but i had this issue with please lock bootloader loop so i tried locking it,

fastboot getvar currentslot The solution was to install the fastboot driver for the phone When plugged in and in fastboot mode, device manager > right click on the device: