You should see your device's serial number again.
Manually remove all active Google and device-specific accounts (e.g., Mi Account) from your device settings. This proactively prevents Factory Reset Protection (FRP) from locking you out post-installation.
The landscape of Android modding is shifting. Gone are the days of a single recovery working for every device. The process represents the modern, streamlined approach to flashing custom ROMs on sealed, Virtual A/B partition devices.
Ensure your PC can see your device in fastboot mode by typing:
Ensure you boot directly into recovery after flashing; if the OS boots up first, it may overwrite the custom recovery.
: If your device supports direct recovery booting via command line, enter: fastboot reboot recovery Alternatively, if that command fails, type fastboot reboot and immediately hold down your device’s physical recovery key combination.
This section outlines the most common method for installing the crDroid recovery image. Keep in mind that the exact partition name for the recovery can vary by device.
| Action | Menu Path | |--------|------------| | Factory reset / Wipe data | Wipe data/factory reset | | Install crDroid ROM | Apply update → Apply from ADB (sideload) | | Sideload packages | adb sideload <package.zip> from PC | | Reboot system | Reboot system now |
Return to the main Settings menu, go to , and open Developer Options . Enable USB Debugging .
Installing recovery involves unlocking or wiping data. Back up everything.
On devices with Virtual A/B or recovery-ramdisk (Pixel 6/7/8 series), you flash crDroid recovery to the boot partition temporarily. Check XDA forums for your device.
Connect your phone to your computer using a high-quality USB cable (preferably a USB-A to USB-C cable connected directly to a motherboard port).
This method does not overwrite your existing recovery but runs crDroid Recovery from your computer’s RAM.
When your device boots into recovery, you should see the crDroid logo. If you see a different recovery interface (like stock recovery or TWRP), something went wrong. If the crDroid logo doesn't appear, you may have accidentally booted into the wrong recovery. In that case, start again from the beginning of this section.
A prompt will appear on your phone screen. Allow USB debugging access. Boot your phone into fastboot mode by running: adb reboot bootloader Use code with caution.
The installation will proceed, and you'll see progress on both your computer and device screens.
Your phone screen will go black and reboot into a screen showing "Fastboot Mode", "Bootloader", or an engineering menu.
You should see your device's serial number again.
Manually remove all active Google and device-specific accounts (e.g., Mi Account) from your device settings. This proactively prevents Factory Reset Protection (FRP) from locking you out post-installation.
The landscape of Android modding is shifting. Gone are the days of a single recovery working for every device. The process represents the modern, streamlined approach to flashing custom ROMs on sealed, Virtual A/B partition devices.
Ensure your PC can see your device in fastboot mode by typing:
Ensure you boot directly into recovery after flashing; if the OS boots up first, it may overwrite the custom recovery. crdroid recoveryimg install
: If your device supports direct recovery booting via command line, enter: fastboot reboot recovery Alternatively, if that command fails, type fastboot reboot and immediately hold down your device’s physical recovery key combination.
This section outlines the most common method for installing the crDroid recovery image. Keep in mind that the exact partition name for the recovery can vary by device.
| Action | Menu Path | |--------|------------| | Factory reset / Wipe data | Wipe data/factory reset | | Install crDroid ROM | Apply update → Apply from ADB (sideload) | | Sideload packages | adb sideload <package.zip> from PC | | Reboot system | Reboot system now |
Return to the main Settings menu, go to , and open Developer Options . Enable USB Debugging . You should see your device's serial number again
Installing recovery involves unlocking or wiping data. Back up everything.
On devices with Virtual A/B or recovery-ramdisk (Pixel 6/7/8 series), you flash crDroid recovery to the boot partition temporarily. Check XDA forums for your device.
Connect your phone to your computer using a high-quality USB cable (preferably a USB-A to USB-C cable connected directly to a motherboard port).
This method does not overwrite your existing recovery but runs crDroid Recovery from your computer’s RAM. The landscape of Android modding is shifting
When your device boots into recovery, you should see the crDroid logo. If you see a different recovery interface (like stock recovery or TWRP), something went wrong. If the crDroid logo doesn't appear, you may have accidentally booted into the wrong recovery. In that case, start again from the beginning of this section.
A prompt will appear on your phone screen. Allow USB debugging access. Boot your phone into fastboot mode by running: adb reboot bootloader Use code with caution.
The installation will proceed, and you'll see progress on both your computer and device screens.
Your phone screen will go black and reboot into a screen showing "Fastboot Mode", "Bootloader", or an engineering menu.
