Hello everyone, if you want to install CRDroid Custom Rom on your POCO F1, then you are at the right place. In this post, we'll walk you through the full Step by Step Guide on installing CRDroid on POCO F1. Before we begin, it's important to note that installing a custom ROM like CRDroid will void your device's warranty. With that said, let's get started. I'll also be adding a YouTube video link at the end, so if you feel confused, you can check the video for more help.
Before we start, make sure you have unlocked the bootloader of your poco f1, and you have a custom recovery like TWRP installed. Also before flashing the ROM, take a full backup of all your important files. If you have already done this, you can skip directly to Step 3.
Step 1: Unlock the bootloader of your POCO F1
This can be done by following the instructions on the official Xiaomi website. There are plenty of guides and tutorials available on the internet, which can help you in unlocking your bootloader, still, if you need help, you can comment down below, or you can ping me on Instagram and I'll make sure to help you out.
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Step 2: Install a custom recovery like TWRP
Download the latest version of TWRP and install it, from the link given below.
⏬ Download link ⏬
TWRP for POCO F1
Once again, if you don't know how to flash TWRP on POCO F1, there are plenty of tutorials available online, and of course, you can always comment below or can ping me on Instagram.
Step 3: Download CRDroid, GAPPS, and DFE (optional)
Download the latest version of CRDroid for POCO F1, GAPPS, and DFE (optional) from the link given below.
⏬ Download links ⏬
CRDroid for POCO F1
GAPPS
Step 4: Boot into TWRP recovery
Boot into TWRP recovery by turning off your device and then holding down the Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously.
Step 5: Perform a full wipe of your device
Once in TWRP, perform a full wipe of your device, including the System, Data, Cache, Vendor, Dalvik cache, Internal Storage and System Ext.
Step 6: Transfer the downloaded files to your internal storage.
After wiping all the partitions, transfer the ROM, GAPPS and DFE files to your POCO F1's internal storage.
Step 7: Flashing ROM GAPPS and DFE (optional)
Now tap on the "Install" button, and select the ROM file you transferred to your device in step 6, then click on "Add more Zips" and select the GAPPS file as well.
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Step 8: Swipe to confirm Flash
Once both the ROM and GAPPS files are selected, swipe the button to install and wait for the installation process to complete.
Step 9: Flashing DFE (optional)
If you want to remain decrypted, tap on Mount, select Vendor and then swipe to flash the DFE file.
Once the installation process is complete, tap on the "Reboot System" button to restart your device.
And that's it! You've successfully installed CRDroid on your POCO F1. Keep in mind that the first boot may take a bit longer than usual, but once your device restarts, you should be up and running on CRDroid.
It's always a good idea to read the official documentation or thread of the ROM you are installing and also make sure to take a backup of your important data before installing any custom ROM, this will help you to restore your data if something goes wrong.
By following these steps, you will be able to install CRDroid ROM on POCO F1 without any problem. Installing CRDroid on POCO F1 will give you a lot of customization options and better performance.
I hope you found this guide on how to install CRDroid on POCO F1 helpful. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment below.