Patching the vbmeta structure within a boot image using Magisk is a critical step for modern Android rooting, primarily used to bypass . Without this, modifying the boot or system partitions can trigger a security verification failure, leading to a permanent bootloop. Why You Need to Patch VBMeta
For many devices, Magisk can handle the patching process directly within the app.
When you patch a boot image for root access, its hash changes.