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boot.img

Installing the is a critical step in the crDroid installation process, as it contains the kernel and the recovery environment needed to flash the actual ROM [1, 3]. On modern Android devices (especially those with A/B partitions), this file is often the "gateway" that replaces your stock recovery with the crDroid Recovery [3, 4]. Why the boot.img Matters

Volume Down + Power

Hold (common) or run this command: adb reboot bootloader crdroid bootimg install

On your phone: Settings → Developer Options → USB Debugging → Enable. Boot your device into the OS (Stock ROM)

fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img

  1. Boot your device into the OS (Stock ROM).
  2. Install the Device Configuration APK provided by the maintainer.
  3. Open the app. It will detect your device.
  4. Grant root access if required.
  5. Select "Flash Recovery" or "Install Boot Image" within the app.
  6. Reboot to recovery.

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If you want Google services, select on the device when prompted to reboot to recovery for additional packages.

Method C: For devices with "init_boot" (Pixel 6+ / Some newer phones)

Now that the boot image (which often contains the recovery environment) is flashed: