As mentioned, the ROM uses payload.bin . Use Payload Dumper. Alternatively, crDroid’s maintainer might have moved the kernel to vendor_boot . Check your device’s crDroid release thread.
When installing crDroid, the boot.img is used primarily as a or a compatibility layer to ensure the phone can successfully hand off the boot process to the ROM. 1. Preparation crdroid boot.img
Working with crDroid boot.img requires a range of tools and resources, including: As mentioned, the ROM uses payload
The crDroid boot.img plays a vital role in the boot process of a device running crDroid. When a device is powered on, the processor executes the boot image, which loads the kernel and initramfs into memory. The kernel then initializes the device's hardware components, while the initramfs provides a temporary file system for the boot process. Check your device’s crDroid release thread
The patched boot image is corrupted. Reboot to fastboot and re-flash the stock crDroid boot.img. You will lose root but keep your data.