If you have ever tried to root a modern Android device or install a custom kernel, you likely ran into a "Verified Boot" error. To bypass this, the vbmeta --disable-verification command became the industry standard in 2021 for modders using Fastboot.
The --flags 2 option sets the AVB_VBATTR_VERIFICATION_DISABLED flag, which effectively disables verification. vbmeta disableverification command 2021
How to use vbmeta disable-verification
Disabling verification can have significant implications: If you have ever tried to root a
Custom Recovery & Rooting: To install TWRP or Magisk, you often had to patch the boot image. Without disabling vbmeta verification, the device would detect the signature mismatch and trigger a bootloop . Verified Boot Overview AVB Command-Line Tool
