Create a vbmeta that allows verification errors (conceptual—options vary):
If you flash a custom kernel (like ThunderKernel) or Magisk-patched boot image, the hash changes. Because vbmeta still holds the stock hash, the bootloader panics. This results in a boot loop or a yellow warning screen stating your device has been "blocked by OEM." vbmeta samsung m31
Samsung's Odin tool requires a .tar format. You cannot flash a raw .img directly. Select your extracted vbmeta.img . Use to "Add to archive...". Choose tar as the archive format. Name the file patched_vbmeta.tar . vbmeta samsung m31
: You can use a Python script to patch the image or use an already-patched vbmeta.tar file provided by developers on XDA-Developers . Odin Transfer : vbmeta samsung m31
Create a vbmeta that allows verification errors (conceptual—options vary):
If you flash a custom kernel (like ThunderKernel) or Magisk-patched boot image, the hash changes. Because vbmeta still holds the stock hash, the bootloader panics. This results in a boot loop or a yellow warning screen stating your device has been "blocked by OEM."
Samsung's Odin tool requires a .tar format. You cannot flash a raw .img directly. Select your extracted vbmeta.img . Use to "Add to archive...". Choose tar as the archive format. Name the file patched_vbmeta.tar .
: You can use a Python script to patch the image or use an already-patched vbmeta.tar file provided by developers on XDA-Developers . Odin Transfer :
