Magisk Crashing with Verify Error: org.apache.commons.compress.archivers.tar.TarArchiveOutputStream

When patching an AP file in Magisk, you might encounter a frustrating crash accompanied by a VerifyError. This error often points to compatibility issues with the archived libraries used in Magisk.

The following error message is a common occurrence:

```
12-02 10:39:30.077 14575 14575 E AppContext: java.lang.VerifyError: Verifier rejected class org.apache.commons.compress.archivers.tar.TarArchiveOutputStream: void org.apache.commons.compress.archivers.tar.TarArchiveOutputStream.addPaxHeadersForBigNumbers(java.util.Map, org.apache.commons.compress.archivers.tar.TarArchiveEntry) ...
```

This indicates that:
* Magisk relies on a library (org.apache.commons.compress) for TAR file operations.
* The version of this library in your Magisk installation might be incompatible with the system's version of java.util.zip.ZipEntry, causing the VerifyError.

**Troubleshooting Steps:**

1. **Older Magisk Version: ** If you're using an older version of Magisk, updating to the latest release often resolves such issues. Developers regularly address compatibility problems in new versions.
2. **Reinstall Magisk:** Sometimes, a clean reinstall of Magisk can fix conflicts. Before doing this:
* Backup your Magisk configuration and patches.
* Completely uninstall Magisk.
* Factory reset the selected Boot partition affected by Magisk.
* Reinstall Magisk from the official sources.
3. **Check for APK Modifications:** Be cautious if you've sideloaded or modified Magisk APK files. This can introduce compatibility issues. Consider using the official sources for APKs.
4. **Logcat Analysis:** The provided logcat output gives valuable clues. Carefully examine the stack trace further to identify specific points of conflict and search online for related troubleshooting steps.
5. **Isolate the Issue:** Try testing with different AP file patches. If the issue arises only with specific patches, it might point to problems within those patches.

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