After the introduction of the latest iteration of the OS, there have been numerous major changes in custom development with regard to how Android devices are rooted.
Most Android devices with Android 13 out of the box must have their init_boot patched using Magisk instead of the boot image file. Moreover, the patched init file must be flashed in its own init_boot partition as opposed to the usual boot partition. With that said, many users have been getting the Init_Boot Not Found error when looking to flash the init file to obtain the root.
If you’re experiencing the same issue, then this guide is perfect for you. In this guide, you will get to know how to fix Partition (Init_Boot) Not Found issue.
How to fix Partition Init_Boot Not Found issue
Method 1: Double-check the flagship prerequisites
First, you should ensure that your device is booted to Fastboot Mode and is recognizable by your PC. Likewise, the init_boot file must be named init_boot.img and placed in the platform-tools folder.
Method 2: Verify init_boot version number
You must download the same firmware that is installed currently on your device and extract the init_boot.img from the firmware. If you’re extracting the init_boot from an old or newer firmware and flashing t, your device could end up in soft brick or bootloop. You should go to Settings -> About Phone and check the Build number. Download the same firmware using the official Google site corresponding to the build number.
Method 3: Verify the init_boot and not boot
Double-check that you’re using the init_boot.img file from the stock firmware and not the stock boot.img. While it may sound like an obvious fix, it is usually among the most common mistakes that many users make.
Method 4: Flash init_boot to init_boot partition
Another recommendation that may seem obvious would be to verify the init_boot.img file to the init_boot partition rather than the boot partition. In simple words, you need to use this command –
fastboot flash init_boot init_boot.img
