CrDroid
crDroid is a customized fork of Android based on LineageOS. It has been pioneering in offering unofficial releases of Android 10, 11, 12.1, 13, and 14 Custom ROMs.
| Developer | crDroid Team | 
|---|---|
| OS family | Unix-like (Android) | 
| Working state | Active | 
| Source model | Open source | 
| Latest release | 10.4 (Android 14 based) [1] | 
| Update method | OTA or ZIP installation | 
| Platforms | ARM, ARM64 | 
| Kernel type | Monolithic | 
| License | Various | 
| Official website | crdroid | 
The crDroid website provides a list of supported devices along with the date of the latest release for each.[2]
History and reception
    
crDroid began its journey in late 2012 when Cristiano Matos developed the initial releases for the Samsung Galaxy S3.[3] Over the years, it garnered attention and acclaim from the Android community.
In 2014, Saad Khan of Team Android highlighted crDroid's features in a detailed article.[4]
In subsequent years, crDroid continued to gain recognition for its stable releases and user-friendly experience. Notable mentions include articles by Neeraj Jast in 2015,[5] Rafia Shaikh in 2016,[6] and Mathew Diekhake in 2017.[7]
In 2019, crDroid's popularity surged further with the availability of Android 10 for various devices,[8] as recognized by Arol Wright of XDA developers.[9]
In 2022, crDroid continued its legacy with the release of crDroid 8 (Android 12), showcasing its commitment to innovation and user satisfaction.[10]
Currently crDroid is at version 10, bringing Android 14 support to numerous devices.
Mentions throughout the years
    
| Year | Release highlights | 
|---|---|
| 2012 | Cristiano Matos develops the first releases for the Samsung Galaxy S3.[11] | 
| 2013 | Releases gain attention.[12][13] | 
| 2014 | Saad Khan of Team Android writes a detailed article on crDroid.[14] | 
| 2015 | Neeraj Jast highlights features and installation procedure.[15] | 
| 2016 | Rafia Shaikh writes about upgrading to Android 7.1.1 Nougat ROM on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505.[16] | 
| 2017 | Mathew Diekhake of ConsumingTech highlights crDroid version 2.5 Android 7.1.1 Nougat as one of the "Best Custom ROMs" for Nextbit Robin.[17] | 
| 2018 | Launch of the crDroid website.[18] | 
| 2019 | Availability of Android 10 with crDroid for several devices highlighted by Arol Wright of XDA developers.[19] | 
| 2020 | Launch of crDroid 7, initially supporting OnePlus 5/T.[20] | 
| 2022 | Release of crDroid 8 (Android 12).[21] | 
| 2022 | Release of crDroid 9 on October 28.[22] | 
| 2023 | Release of crDroid 10 on December 22.[23] | 
See also
    
    
References
    
- "crDroid 10.4 released". crdroid.net. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
 - "Download crDroid for supported devices". crDroid. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
 - "[ROM][28 May][XXEMC3][4.1.2][AROMA][JB Domination] crDroid v17.4 [JKay ][Per App Dpi]". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - Bora, Kukil (2014-04-01). "Android 4.4.2 KitKat For Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300: How To Install It Using crDroid Custom ROM [Tutorial]". International Business Times. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - jast, Neeraj. "[Yuphoria][ROM][5.1.1]CrDroid [Official] by ACE312". Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - Shaikh, Rafia (2016-12-13). "Guide to Update Galaxy S4 to Android 7.1.1 crDroid ROM". Wccftech. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - Diekhake, Mathew (2017-02-24). "Best Custom ROMs for Nextbit Robin | ConsumingTech". Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - "Android 10 custom ROMs are now available for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Redmi 6 Pro, OnePlus 5/5T, LG V30, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e". xda-developers. 2019-09-26. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - "Android 10 custom ROMs are now available for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Redmi 6 Pro, OnePlus 5/5T, LG V30, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e". xda-developers. 2019-09-26. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 -  "crDroid.net - crDroid 8 is released". 2022-07-18. Archived from the original on 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - "[ROM][28 May][XXEMC3][4.1.2][AROMA][JB Domination] crDroid v17.4 [JKay ][Per App Dpi]". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - Ruiz, Francisco (2013-10-04). "Samsung Galaxy S3, la mejor Rom Android 4.3". Androidsis (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - Ruiz, Francisco (2013-10-04). "Descarga e instalación de la cámara Motorola X apk". Androidsis (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - Bora, Kukil (2014-04-01). "Android 4.4.2 KitKat For Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300: How To Install It Using crDroid Custom ROM [Tutorial]". International Business Times. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - jast, Neeraj. "[Yuphoria][ROM][5.1.1]CrDroid [Official] by ACE312". Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - Shaikh, Rafia (2016-12-13). "Guide to Update Galaxy S4 to Android 7.1.1 crDroid ROM". Wccftech. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - Diekhake, Mathew (2017-02-24). "Best Custom ROMs for Nextbit Robin | ConsumingTech". Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - "crDroid.net - increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device". 2018-05-26. Archived from the original on 2018-05-26. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - "Android 10 custom ROMs are now available for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Redmi 6 Pro, OnePlus 5/5T, LG V30, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e". xda-developers. 2019-09-26. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
 - crDroid 7 initial commit on Github
 -  "crDroid.net - crDroid 8 is released". 2022-07-18. Archived from the original on 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - "crDroid.net - crDroid 9 released". crdroid.net. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
 - "crDroid.net - crDroid 10.0 is now released". crdroid.net. Retrieved 2024-03-12.