Warning: This method is device-specific and rarely necessary. For 99% of users, the separate vbmeta flash is safer.
| Method | Best For | Complexity | |--------|----------|------------| | | Most modern devices (Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi) | ⭐⭐ | | Creating patched vbmeta.img | Samsung devices, devices requiring Odin/Heimdall | ⭐⭐⭐ | | Magisk internal patching | Devices without separate vbmeta partition | ⭐ | patch vbmeta in boot image magisk
Modifying system partitions carries an inherent risk of bricking your device. Ensure you have met the following requirements before proceeding: Warning: This method is device-specific and rarely necessary
The three primary methods covered in this guide offer solutions for different device types: Ensure you have met the following requirements before
fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched.img
Download the firmware zip or payload file for your exact phone model and build number. Extract the archive on your computer. Locate the boot.img file.
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