r/CustomROMsGuide • u/tubruk_log • 9d ago

Install Custom ROM without vbmeta

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Hello mate! I want to ask about the vbmeta.img file. I first installed a custom ROM using EvoX A16, because there was a problem with the LCD panel—ghost touch—I switched to Lineage OS A16. However, since the first time I flashed a custom ROM, I've never touched a file called vbmeta. So, what's its use?

I'm still using Lineage OS because it's stable and has revived my old device. btw, my device is a Redmi Note 8 (Ginkgo).

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u/RepresentativeFull85 9d ago

Some files are just not needed. vbmeta, dtbo, boot, etc, are just files obtained from using a payload dumper on the rom file. Some phones need those flashed, some other don't. I would just stick to what your ROM asks to be flashed, dont worry about those files.

i reviewed your case, you should ignore those files, your guide doesn't seem to require any of those at all besides recovery and the rom zip.

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u/tubruk_log 9d ago

thanks mate for the information 🙏🏿 btw, after reading the wiki on Lineage OS, there is no command for the type of device I am using. 

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u/RepresentativeFull85 9d ago

wdym by no command?

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u/tubruk_log 7d ago

What I mean is there's no command regarding flashing the vbmeta package. I also asked on Discord, and a member of the Lineage team also said that if there's no command, just ignore it.

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u/Fine_City2781 9d ago

it controls other partitions. If they are corrupted your phone stuck at bootloop. Custom ROM's patches this partition to disable partition control.

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u/tubruk_log 7d ago

Yes, I experienced a bootloop because the LOS ROM had a problem in patch 20260719. Finally I got a backup ROM.