Warning: The provided instructions are for crDroid 12 running on Oneplus Ace 3 Pro (corvette). 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 start, make sure you’ve deleted every Google account from the device on a fresh install. This will prevent “Factory Reset Protection” (FRP) from kicking in during the setup steps.
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:
- ColorOS 15 is required
- A pc with platform-tools working (adb/fastboot)
- Link to download super_empty.img
First time installation (clean flash):
- Extract these images from payload.bin
boot init_boot vendor_boot recovery- Reboot to bootloader
- Flash the vendor_boot image:
fastboot flash vendor_boot vendor_boot.img- Flash the init_boot image:
fastboot flash init_boot init_boot.img- Flash the boot image:
fastboot flash boot boot.img- Flash the recovery image:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img- Press the volume key and power key to enter recovery
- In recovery mode, navigate to Factory reset -> Format data/factory reset and confirm to format the device.
- After formatting, return to the main menu and navigate to Apply update -> Apply from ADB.
- Sideload the ROM:
adb sideload crDroid.zip- Go back to main menu and reboot to system
Possible situations of first time installation
Error 7 in first time installation
If you got Error applying update: 7(ErrorCode::kInstallDeviceOpenError), you can follow these steps
- Reboot to bootloader
- Flash super_empty
fastboot wipe-super super_empty.img- Press the volume key and power key to enter recovery
- In recovery mode, navigate to Apply update -> Apply from ADB.
- Sideload the ROM:
adb sideload crDroid.zip- Reboot to Recovery mode and sideload the ROM again
- In recovery mode, navigate to Factory reset -> Format data/factory reset and confirm to format the device.
- Reboot and Enjoy
Update installation:
Via recovery (recommended):
- Reboot to recovery
- Choose apply update and Apply from ADB
- Now install crDroid zip via sideload and reboot
adb sideload crDroid.zip- Reboot
Via OTA:
- Go to Settings -> System -> Updater and download latest build
- Choose install and let it finish
- Reboot