crDroid 12.9 is now available

New features out there

Written on Apr 13, 2026 by Lup Gabriel

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crDroid 12.9 Release

We’re releasing crDroid 12.9. This update includes the latest security patches, new customization options, and a wide range of fixes and improvements.

Highlights

  • Initial crDroid 12.9
  • April 2026 security patches
  • Implemented new Play Integrity spoof options (crDroid Settings → Misc)
  • Implemented built-in TrickyStore (crDroid Settings → Misc)
  • Added status bar dynamic bar
  • New clock styles and clock face feature
  • Added classic QS panel style
  • Added theme packs for Wi-Fi, signal, and system icons

New features and improvements

Customization

  • Added more classic icon shapes
  • Added theme packs for Wi-Fi icons, signal icons, and system icons
  • Added clock face feature
  • Added classic QS panel style for tiles

Launcher3

  • Added revamped Pixel-style dock search bar
  • Introduced app drawer styles
  • Added app drawer sort options
  • Turned app drawer sort into a user preference
  • Added app drawer search bar location
  • Allowed custom background colors for the app drawer
  • Improved dark text on app drawer toggle
  • Fixed double tap on home screen to turn off screen
  • Fixed gesture abort freeze when nav hint is disabled
  • Fixed alpha calculation for all apps search bar
  • Fixed crash in vertical app drawer styles
  • Various small fixes

SystemUI

  • Added status bar dynamic bar
  • Fixed NPE in ongoing chip icon rasterization
  • Improved clock layouts and fonts
  • Allowed Omnijaw weather to show on AOD
  • Kept Wi-Fi QS tile subtitle Wi-Fi-specific

Performance and system

  • LMOFreeform uses max supported refresh rate for freeform windows
  • LMOFreeform prefers highest refresh rate display mode
  • Added hooks for custom ROM hiding in bionic
  • Fixed possible crashes caused by bitmap drawing
  • Updated Chromium WebView to 146.0.7680.153

Input and gaming

  • Various keyboard changes
  • Various GameSpace changes

Changes and cleanup

  • Removed compact chip toggle for dynamic bar
  • Dropped ongoing action chip implementation
  • Settings: hide ambient from search
  • Updated translations
  • Some other smaller changes

Notes

This release focuses on improving stability, performance, and customization while keeping the experience clean and consistent.

Support and feedback

If you encounter issues or have feedback, report them through the usual channels.

Enjoy crDroid 12.9!