Warning: The provided instructions are for crDroid 10 running on Galaxy A10 (a10). These will only work if you follow every section and step precisely.
Do not continue after something fails!
Do not continue after something fails!
Before you proceed, remove all Google accounts from your device to avoid "Factory reset protection" (FRP)!
Installation is only possible on a device with unlocked bootloader!
crDroid is provided as-is without warranty, and while we strive to ensure functionality, you install it at your own risk.
We are not responsible for any damage you made to your device. You have been warned!
We are not responsible for any damage you made to your device. You have been warned!
Flashing instructions
Prerequisites
- Your Samsung Galaxy A10
- This will NOT work on the A10e or A10s
- USB-C cable that can do data transfer
- A computer running Windows XP or later
- A MicroSD card that's at least 2GB
- Archiver Like 7-Zip
Unlocking bootloader
This WILL factory reset your phone. Back up any data before continuing.
- Open Settings, and go to About phone -> Software information
- Tap "Build number" 7 times
- Go back, then select "Developer options"
- Enable "OEM unlocking", and press "Enable" on the warning (if the OEM unlocking option doesn't exist, your phone is not unlockable, likely it was purchased from a carrier like Verizon that restricts unlocking so you cannot continue).
- Turn off the phone
- Hold down volume down and volume up, and while doing this, plug the phone into your computer.
- Once the Warning screen appears, let go of all buttons.
- Hold down volume up until it says "Unlock bootloader?", then press volume up again.
Installing TWRP
You will have to install Odin and the Samsung USB drivers on a computer, which requires Windows XP or later.
- Turn the phone off
- Hold down volume down and volume up and plug the phone into your computer.
- When the Warning screen appears, let go of all buttons.
- Press volume up to enter download mode.
- Get twrp-3.7.0_11-0-a10.img from https://t.me/exynos7885_rec/23?single.
- Rename the twrp-file.img to recovery.img then right-click, add to archive using 7-zip and make sure to select .tar.
- Open Odin, and flash the recovery.tar file in AP.
- Disable Auto Reboot, Press "Start"
- When it finishes, Force Reboot By Pressing Vol-down and Power.
- As Soon as the screen goes off, immediately let go of power button and press both vol buttons and boot back to download mode.
- Download vb-meta disabler https://t.me/a10grp/339443, select that file for AP, and press start again.
- Alternative method: just extract vb-meta.tar to vbmeta.img add both vbmeta.img and recovery.img to a .tar file using 7-zip and flash in AP.
- When the phone reboots, hold down volume up and power until it boots into TWRP
- Download Multidisabler copy it to recovery and flash it as well https://t.me/a10grp/339446
Installing crDroid
- Download the latest crDroid build from download page
- Copy the file to a MicroSD card
- Insert the SD card into your phone.
- In TWRP, press "Wipe", then "Advanced Wipe"
- Select "System", "Data", "Cache", and "Dalvik / ART Cache"
- Swipe to wipe
- Go back to TWRP's main menu
- Press "Install" in TWRP
- Go to "Select Storage", and pick "Micro SD Card"
- Select the crDroid zip
- Swipe to install, and wait several minutes for it to install
- If wanted, you can also install GApps (Nikgapps Recommended).