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The --disable-verification flag modifies how the bootloader interprets the vbmeta descriptor.
In 2021, the most common way to execute this was via the Android SDK Platform-Tools using the following command: fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img .
Magisk v23.0 (2021) introduced automatic vbmeta patching during installation. If you rooted via patch boot image , Magisk would attempt to disable verification only for the boot partition. However, for system or vendor changes, manual command was still needed.
# Unlock the bootloader (device-specific steps may vary) fastboot oem unlock
By late 2021, several limitations emerged:
: Ensure you have the latest drivers installed on your PC.
Run the command:
# Flash a custom boot image (e.g., a recovery image) fastboot flash boot <custom_boot_image.img>
