Androidbiits.com brings a tremendous news for US Cellular Motorola Moto G 4G LTE XT1042 users. According to firebird11, Android 5.0.2 Lollipop crDroid [CM12-based] ROM is now available for Moto G 4G [peregrine]. I have recently discussed about the simple steps for updating Moto G Dual XT1033 to Lollipop 5.0.2 with the help of Team UB [Official]. Now the tremendous news is that Moto G XT1042 owners can test Lollipop 5.0.2 via crDroid [CM12-based]. Today, I will write the instructions using which you can update Moto G 4G LTE XT1042 to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop using crDroid [CM12-based]. It is really a tremendous news for XT1042 owners who are not happy with the old firmware and waiting for Lollipop 5.0.2.

I am hoping that Moto G XT1042 users will be able to install crDroid [CM12-based] easily without having any issue after following the steps given in Androidbiits.com. crDroid [CM12-based] needs rooted US Cellular Moto G, so it is necessary to root XT1042. Oh yes, I forgot to mention about the CWM recovery installation on your XT1042 before installing crDroid [CM12-based]. You can perform all these works after unlocking your XT1042 bootloader. Dear, you may face some bugs on XT1042 after installing crDroid [CM12-based]. Androidbiits.com recommends that XT1042 users must take a backup of their data including messages and contacts before installing crDroid [CM12-based], as there is a possibility of losing all data including messages and contacts from XT1042.

Below are the step-by-step tutorial using which you can install crDroid [CM12-based]. Androidbiits.com will not take responsibility if XT1042 got corrupted during the installation of crDroid [CM12-based]. XT1042 battery must be more than 88% before following this tutorial.

How to Install Android 5.0.2 Lollipop crDroid [CM12-based] Custom ROM on US Cellular Motorola Moto G 4G LTE XT1042 [Tutorial]

1. It is the time to download crDroid [CM12-based] for XT1042

2. You will have to download Gapps for your XT1042.

3. It is the proper time to go to XT1042 settings, then you will have to tap USB debugging.

4. It is the proper time to attach your XT1042 with desktop.

5. Once you have attached your XT1042, it is required to transfer crDroid [CM12-based] and Gapps to XT1042 memory card.

6. You will have to turn off your XT1042.

7. You will have to disconnect the USB cable from XT1042.

8. You will have to put your XT1042 into Recovery Mode.

9. It is the proper time to choose “wipe data/factory reset” on XT1042.

10. It is the proper time to choose “wipe cache partition” on XT1042.

11. It is the time to tap “install zip from SD card” on XT1042 to install crDroid [CM12-based].

12. It is the time to choose crDroid [CM12-based] on XT1042.

13. It is the time to install crDroid [CM12-based] on XT1042.

14. You will have to go to XT1042 main menu.

15. It is the proper time to tap “reboot system now” on XT1042.

16. You will have to wait until XT1042 reboots.

After your Moto G XT1042 is rebooted, you can test crDroid [CM12-based]. Dear XT1042 user, if you are facing any difficulty while installing crDroid [CM12-based], then you can share your difficulty with Androidbiits.com.