The "03.04.2020" in the filename indicates this specific version was released or updated on April 3, 2020. Installation: It is typically flashed through a custom recovery like Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP)
If you plan to root your device, now is the time to flash . Many tutorials instruct users to flash the dm‑verity disabler first, then Magisk, to avoid boot loops. Some advanced users even flash Magisk first and then the disabler – the exact order may vary by device.
The file Disable-Dm-Verity-ForceEncrypt-03.04.2020.zip is not just a random name—it is a timestamp showing exactly when the cat-and-mouse game between Android security and power users reached a calibrated stalemate. For devices running Android 9 or 10, particularly those with MediaTek or older Qualcomm chipsets (Snapdragon 660, 835, 845, 855), this zip remains a lifesaver. It has pulled countless devices from boot loops, enabled custom ROM installation on previously locked-down phones, and given advanced users full control over their storage and system partitions.
after downloading. A reliable MD5 hash for the 03.04.2020 version is not publicly listed on the developer’s page, but the 11.02.2020 version (which is almost identical in functionality) has a known MD5. For the March version, you can cross‑reference with community mirrors or use the hash from Android File Host ( f009e5ece893931629933be2fb14ebf8 for a March 2023 re‑upload). However, the safest approach is to avoid third‑party mirrors and use the original domain.
: Disabling encryption means anyone with physical access to your phone can read your files via recovery mode. Do not use this patch if you store highly sensitive personal or corporate data on your device.
The Kali NetHunter project still maintains a ZIP on their build server ( https://build.nethunter.com/contrib...ro-3-files/Disable-DM-Verity_ForceEncrypt.zip ), which is essentially the same concept but kept more up‑to‑date for NetHunter users.
Install the Disable-Dm-Verity-ForceEncrypt-03.04.2020.zip immediately after the ROM and before the first boot.