fastboot flash boot magisk_patched_[random].img # For devices with init_boot instead: # fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched_[random].img
The vbmeta image is cryptographically signed and contains verification data (e.g. cryptographic digests) for verifying boot. img , Android GoogleSource Installation | Magisk - GitHub Pages
Magisk automatically detects if your device requires specific flags like AVB_VBMETA_IMAGE_FLAGS_VERIFICATION_DISABLED (flag 0x02) and applies them directly into the patched image.
Patching vbmeta within a boot image using Magisk is primarily a defensive measure to bypass , which otherwise prevents a device from booting if it detects a modified (rooted) boot image. While Magisk automatically attempts to patch necessary components, whether it is "better" or mandatory depends on your specific device's partition structure. Why You Need to Patch vbmeta
