Warning: The provided instructions are for crDroid 11 running on Pixel 4a 5G (bramble). 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
Pre-installation:
- Ensure you are running the latest available stock ROM
- Optional gapps (my Nikgapps variants optimized for Pixels or official NikGapps variants)
- Recovery (from download page, recovery button)
- Google platform-tools (adb/fastboot)
First time installation (clean flash):
- Step 1: Unlock bootloader and enable adb through developer settings
- Step 2: On PC enter
adb reboot bootloader- Step 3: Now type the following command to unlock the bootloader (if necessary) and flash required images:
fastboot flashing unlock # If required
fastboot flash boot /path/to/boot.img
fastboot flash dtbo /path/to/dtbo.img
fastboot flash vendor_boot /path/to/vendor_boot.img- Step 4: Using volume and power buttons, select "Reboot Recovery"
- Step 5: Wipe data. select Apply Update, then ADB sideload and type
adb sideload /path/to/ROM.zip- Step 6: Reboot recovery and sideload any extras, then reboot device!
Update installation:
- Step 1: boot phone into normal Android mode
- Step 2: Download update to phone or adb push from PC
- Step 3: Open Settings>System>Updater
- Step 4: Click the hamburger icon on the top right, then Local Update, and apply
- Step 5: Stay on this page until reboot prompt OR if the update screen goes blank, reboot / switch slots in root app