Warning: The provided instructions are for crDroid 12 running on Poco F6 (peridot). 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
- HyperOS latest stable firmware is required. As of now: Global OS3.0.6.0.WNPMIXM
- Optional GApps (available from the download page)
First time installation (clean flash)
- Download all required files from the official recovery folder.
- Power off the device and boot into Fastboot mode:
- Hold Volume Down + Power until FASTBOOT appears on the screen.
Flash the required images:
- fastboot flash boot boot.img
- fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img
- fastboot flash init_boot init_boot.img
- fastboot flash vendor_boot vendor_boot.img
- fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Reboot into recovery:
- fastboot reboot recovery
- If the device does not boot into recovery automatically:
- Power off the device.
- Hold Volume Up + Power until the MI logo appears, then release.
Note: Touch input works in recovery on most devices. If touch does not work, use the Volume keys to navigate and the Power button to select options.
In recovery, select:
- Factory Reset
- Format data / factory reset
- Confirm the formatting process.
This removes encryption, wipes internal storage, and formats the cache partition (if present).
Return to the main menu and navigate to:
- Apply Update
- Apply from ADB
- Sideload the ROM:
- adb sideload crDroid-*-peridot.zip
Note: The sideload process may stop at around 47% on the host computer. This is expected behavior and not a failure.
Reboot to system.
- If you want to use your own Google Apps package (NikGApps recommended):
- Reboot back into recovery after ROM installation.
- Sideload the GApps package.
- Reboot to system.
Update installation
Via recovery (recommended way)
- Boot to recovery.
- Navigate to Apply Update -> Apply from ADB.
- Install the latest crDroid build:
- adb sideload crDroid.zip
- If you use GApps, reboot back into recovery and sideload the GApps package.
- Reboot to system.
Via OTA
- Go to Settings -> System -> Updater.
- Download the latest build.
- Select Install and wait for the process to finish.
- Reboot.
Notes
- Do not flash firmware separately. The required firmware components are already included in the ROM package.
- Before reporting installation issues, ensure that all steps above were followed exactly as documented.