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!
We are not responsible for any damage you made to your device. You have been warned!
Flashing instructions
Pre-installation
You will need to have a computer with the Android Platform Tools installed. See XDA's guide for installing the platform tools: https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
Verify your phone is running Android 15 or 16. If running 14 or earlier, please update to 15 or 16 before continuing.
Verify you have the model number XT2301-4, XT2301-5 or XT2301-1.
Unlocking bootloader
To run crDroid, you need to have your bootloader unlocked.
Do note that unlocking your bootloader will wipe all your data, please back up your data before continuing.
Motorola has their own unique way of unlocking, see Motorola's website at http://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a to unlock your bootloader. Some Motorola devices may require you to wait up to 7 days after purchasing to allow you to enable OEM Unlocking.
Warning! Some carriers, such as Verizon, AT&T, and Docomo do not allow you to unlock your bootloader. If your phone was purchased from one of these carriers, you cannot install crDroid.
Installing recovery
Get the latest boot.img, dtbo.img, init_boot.img, recovery.img and vendor_boot.img from the Recovery section on the download page.
Reboot into Fastboot if you're not in fastboot already, you can do this by running:
adb reboot bootloaderNext run:
fastboot flash boot /path/to/boot.img
fastboot flash dtbo /path/to/dtbo.img
fastboot flash init_boot /path/to/init_boot.img
fastboot flash recovery /path/to/recovery.img
fastboot flash vendor_boot /path/to/vendor_boot.imgNow press volume up until you see "Recovery Mode", then press power in order to boot to recovery.
Installing crDroid
Download the crDroid ZIP file, and GApps if wanted.
Select Factory Reset, then Format data / factory reset.
Once formatted, go back to the main menu, select Apply Update, then Apply from ADB.
Connect your phone to your computer via USB, and then on your computer, run:
adb sideload path/to/crdroid.zip.When the phone prompts to restart recovery to install addons, say "yes" if installing GApps, then sideload your GApps package when recovery reboots. Otherwise, say no, and reboot your phone.