How can I find "vbmeta.img" for "a73xq"?

[piero]

Hello @Tsuem, Welcome to the /e/ users forum.

@Tsuem

downgrading from android 16 to latest android 14 version

Well done !
But if you want /e/OS-a15 or /e/OS-a16, so latest Samsung a15 is the best recommended.
Absolutly void a16 that include OneUI-8 and nomore allow OEM bootloader to be unlocked !

@Tsuem

what i find is vbmeta.img for LOS 23.2 which is using Android 16.

I believe custom vbmeta is system less so you can use this one if you don’t find one provided by /e/.

@Tsuem

Is there anything I must know beside the guide ?

Install /e/OS on a Samsung Galaxy A73 5G - “a73xq”

@piero

Unlock the Bootloader

see Brands detailled steps

[details=“Samsung Brand detailled steps”]

on newer devices :
immediatly after having allowed “OEM unlock” in the “Developer Options”,

• unplug the device from the PC
• Power Off the device,
• Boot to Download mode :

hold Volume Up + Volume Down + plug the USB cable (connected to a Computer).

You should see a green screen with instructions to unlock the bootloader, by following them your data will get wiped and the device will boot to setup,
set it up so that it has network connection, no need to add acounts or anything. Check that OEM unlocking is now enabled and gray.