git am: Patch format detection failed

Question

I have never used patches with Git before and I need some help. I am trying to apply a patch to a Git repo to test a Wine patch, specifically this patch here. So I did the follo

Answer 1

Use below command: patch -p1 < patch_file_name.patch

• You will be asked to specify "File to patch", mention complete path /
• Assume -R [n]: n
• Apply anyway? [n]: y

Do for all files present in you patch.

• If any merge conflict occurs then check the conflict in ".rej" file which has been generated and resolve & apply those changes.
• do "git add " and "commit" your changes.