Update Moto MAXX (aka Droid Turbo) with Nougat update via crDroid Android custom ROM [How to install]

Popular custom ROM developer community crDroid has released the new Android Nougat-based firmware to Motorola's former flagship smartphone Moto MAXX (aka Droid Turbo).

It is around 370MB in size and brings night mode, bundled notification, improved battery optimisation, multi-window options and numerous other value-added features to enhance user experience.

Also read: Android 7.0 Nougat released: 16 key upgrades of Google's new mobile OS update over Marshmallow

Be advised, this crDroid custom ROM is a WIP (Work-In-Progress) version and it has some bugs in it. We urge users to go through the entire prerequisite and tutorial procedure before going ahead with the installation procedure.

What's not working?

• CM specific functions may not be completely functional (CM Themes)
• Cast can only cast screen audio plays from the device
• Camera is really slow if selinux is set to enforcing (the ROM comes with selinux in permissive because of that and some other selinux issues)

Prerequisites (things to remember before installing Custom ROM)

• This new crDroid Android v7.1 Nougat custom ROM has to be installed on Quark models –Moto MAXX/Turbo and Droid Turbo - XT1225, XT1250 and XT1254only. If tried on other devices, it might brick them [to check your device model: Go to Settings >> About phone >> model number].
• Though installing custom ROM improves the device's performance and UI experiences, it makes the company warranty void; the company will no longer be liable to provide updates in future [users can restore the warranty by flashing the device with stock-ROM].
• Make sure the device is rooted before going ahead with custom ROM installation.
• Installation of custom ROM requires clearing memory in the phone, so make sure to back all the data by installing Clockwork Mod (CWM) Recovery/ TWRP in the smartphone.
• Make sure USB driver is installed on the PC or else your device (Galaxy S4 LTE) will not be recognised by the computer.
• Make sure your device has more than 80% battery, or else there is a chance of the smartphone getting temporarily bricked if the installation process is interrupted midway.

[Disclaimer: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting (or manual software installation) Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. IBTimes India cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.]

Tutorial: Step-by-step installation procedure for crDroid Android v7.1 Nougat custom ROM on Moto MAXX (aka Droid Turbo) via TWRP-

Step 1: Download Android v7.1 Nougat CrDroid [WIP] custom ROM and Google Apps on your PC

[Note: downloadable file links are provided at the bottom]

Step 2: Connect Moto MAXX (aka Droid Turbo) to the computer

Step 3: Place the Android 7.1 Nougat ROM into the phone's storage memory

[Note: Users are advised to paste the .zip file in the storage root folder, not in any other folder]

Step 4: Turn off device and disconnect it from PC

Step 5: Perform Recovery mode sorties by long pressing Volume (Down) + Power buttons

Step 6: Once entering the TWRP settings menu, clear phone's memory (full) by selecting 'Wipe' option. Once done, select – 'Swipe to Factory Reset' perform factory reset

Step 7: Return to TWRP settings and tap 'Install' by the selecting .Zip file in the phone's memory downloaded from PC

Step 8: Come back to TWRP menu setting to approve the installation by tapping 'Swipe to Confirm Flash'

Step 9: Flashing of the custom ROM begins and after few minutes, a message 'Successful' appears on the screen, thus completing the installation

Step 10: If faced with boot loop problem, navigate back to TWRP settings, and select 'Wipe cache/dalvik'. This procedure will help resolve any issue with regard to custom ROM installation

Downloadable files:

Moto MAXX (aka Droid Turbo) Android v7.1 Nougat CrDroid [WIP] custom ROM: HERE

Google Apps: HERE (Choose Platform: ARM, Android: v7.1, and a variant pack that suits you)

TWRP: HERE

USB Driver: HERE

[Credits: XDA Developers Forum, crDroid and bhb27]