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How to Install crDroid ROM on Poco F4 [Android 14] [Video]

In this guide, we will show you the steps to install the latest crDroid ROM onto your Poco F4. There is no dearth of custom ROMs out there, especially if we turn our attention toward the Poco series. In this regard, the likes of LineageOS and Pixel Experience are already reigning supreme in this domain, however, they aren’t the only ones out there.

The rise of crDroid is nothing short of praise. Being able to checkmark all the features but at the same time not bloating the usage experience, well this is the sort of UI/UX that a user generally craves for. And this ROM has managed to strike just the right chord with its audiences. So without any further ado, let’s make you aware of the steps to install the latest crDroid ROM onto your Poco F4.

How to Install crDroid ROM on Poco F4 [Video]

The below instructions are listed under separate sections for ease of understanding. Make sure to follow in the exact same sequence as mentioned. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.

STEP 1: Install Android SDK

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First and foremost, you will have to install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. This is the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google and is the only recommended one. So download it and then extract it to any convenient location on your PC. Doing so will give you the platform-tools folder, which will be used throughout this guide to install crDroid on Poco F4.

STEP 2: Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking

Next up, you will also have to enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking on your device. The former will make your device recognizable by the PC in ADB mode. This will then allow you to boot your device to Fastboot Mode. On the other hand, OEM Unlocking is required to carry out the bootloader unlocking.

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So head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.

STEP 3: Unlock Bootloader on Poco F4

Next up, you will also have to unlock the device’s bootloader. Do keep in mind that doing so will wipe off all the data from your device and could nullify its warranty as well. So if that’s all well and good, then please refer to our detailed guide on How to Unlock Bootloader on any Xiaomi Device.

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STEP 4: Download crDroid for Poco F4

  1. You may now grab hold of the crDroid for your device from the below link.
    crDroid ROM for Poco F4: DOWNLOAD LINK
    GApps: Included
  2. Now rename the ROM file to crdroid.zip and transfer it to the platform-tools folder on your PC.

STEP 5: Install TWRP Recovery on Poco F4

You will now have to install a custom recovery onto your Poco F4 to flash crDroid. So refer to our guide on How to Install TWRP Recovery on Poco F4.

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STEP 6: Boot to TWRP Recovery

  1. Now connect your device to the PC via a USB cable. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled.
  2. Then head over to the platform-tools folder, type in CMD in the address bar, and hit Enter. This will launch the Command Prompt.
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  3. Type in the following command in the CMD window to boot your device to TWRP Recovery
    adb reboot recovery

STEP 7: Install crDroid on Poco F4

  1. From TWRP Recovery, go to Wipe and select Format Data.
  2. Then type YES in the space provided and hit the checkmark.crdroid poco f4
  3. Now transfer the ROM file to your device via TWRP.
  4. For that, execute the below command in the CMD window:
    adb push crdroid.zip /sdcard

    crdroid poco f4

  5. Then go to Install, select the ROM ZIP file, and flash it.
  6. Once done, go to Reboot and select System.
  7. Your device will now reboot to the newly installed OS.crdroid poco f4

That’s it. These were the steps to install crDroid on your Poco F4. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.


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