Warning: The provided instructions are for crDroid 12 running on Redmi 12 4G (fire). 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:
- Unlocked bootloader.
- Latest Android 14 firmware for Redmi 12 / POCO M6 Pro 4G (fire).
- crDroid recovery from the download page or extracted from the ROM package.
- Optional GApps package from the download page if you want Google apps.
- ADB and fastboot installed on your computer.
First time installation (clean flash):
- Boot the device to bootloader mode.
adb reboot bootloader- Flash crDroid recovery.
fastboot flash vendor_boot vendor_boot.img
fastboot reboot recovery- In recovery, choose Factory reset > Format data/factory reset and confirm.
- Return to the main menu and choose Apply update > Apply from ADB.
- Sideload the crDroid package.
adb sideload crdroid.zip- If you want GApps, reboot back to recovery, choose Apply update > Apply from ADB, then sideload the GApps package.
adb sideload gapps.zip- Reboot to system.
Update installation:
- Use the built-in updater from Settings > System > Updater, or boot to recovery and sideload the new crDroid package.
adb sideload crdroid.zip- If you use GApps and recovery asks you to reflash them after the ROM update, reboot back to recovery and sideload the same or newer GApps package before booting system.