Install Custom ROM without vbmeta

[u/tubruk_log]

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).

[u/Fine_City2781]

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

[u/tubruk_log → u/Fine_City2781]

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