If the device boots to a warning screen ("Your device is corrupt"), press the power button to continue. This screen is proof that vbmeta verification is disabled. To remove this screen entirely, you need a custom vbmeta signed with test keys (beyond this tutorial).
Once booted, open Magisk. It will ask to "Complete Setup" – allow it. patch vbmeta in boot image magisk
To successfully execute this process, you need: If the device boots to a warning screen
fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched_random.img Once booted, open Magisk
For Android enthusiasts and developers, modifying the boot image of a device is a common practice to gain root access, install custom kernels, or apply other system-level tweaks. One crucial step in this process is patching the vbmeta (verified boot metadata) in the boot image. In this article, we'll explore the importance of vbmeta, the role of Magisk in patching it, and provide a step-by-step guide on how to patch vbmeta in a boot image using Magisk.
You flashed Magisk to the wrong slot (A/B partition issue). Fix: Flash to both slots:
