Copy your extracted vbmeta.img to the script directory and run:
Always back up your stock vbmeta.img and boot.img configurations before running fastboot commands.
You don’t do this in the Magisk app directly. Instead: patch vbmeta in boot image magisk
Here’s a clear and safe explanation of in the context of Magisk, including what it means, when it’s needed, and how to do it properly.
Tap the button next to the "Magisk" heading at the top. Choose Select and Patch a File from the method options. Copy your extracted vbmeta
To operate, Magisk patches the verified boot flags within the image headers, effectively disabling the verification checks that would detect the modifications made to the ramdisk.
If your device firmware does not contain a vbmeta.img , your device likely uses AVB 1.0 or an embedded structure. In these setups, Magisk automatically handles vbmeta patching inside the boot image during Step 2. You only need to flash the patched boot image. Fastboot Command Not Found Tap the button next to the "Magisk" heading at the top
You can check your active slot with fastboot getvar current-slot .
boot.img (or init_boot.img for newer devices launched with Android 13+)
Double-check your device's build number and ensure you downloaded the exact firmware match before attempting to patch the file again.