Nikgapps Official

1. What is NikGApps? NikGApps is a set of flashable ZIP packages that install Google Apps (GApps) onto Android devices running custom ROMs (like LineageOS, crDroid, Pixel Experience). It is a community-driven alternative to other GApps packages like OpenGApps or MindTheGApps.

Last updated: 2025 – Always verify compatibility with your specific ROM version before flashing.

To provide Google Play Services, the Play Store, and other Google apps on AOSP-based custom ROMs that do not include them by default due to licensing or size constraints. 2. Key Features & Advantages | Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | Modularity | Multiple package sizes (from pico to super) allow users to choose exactly which Google apps to install. | | Add-ons | Separate flashable ZIPs for specific apps (e.g., Android Auto, Google Dialer, Pixel Launcher, Markup, SoundPicker). | | Android Version Support | Supports Android 8.0 (Oreo) up to Android 14 (UpsideDownCake) as of latest builds. | | Architecture Support | arm, arm64, x86, x86_64. | | OTA Survival | Script automatically backs up and restores GApps during dirty ROM flashes (needs addon.d support). | | Signature Spoofing | Optional support for microG (open-source reimplementation of Google Play Services). | | Clean Flashing | Provides nikgapps.config for fine-grained control over installation (include/exclude specific apps). | 3. Available Package Variants (as of 2025) NikGApps uses a core + customization model. The "Core" package is the base. The variants add more Google apps on top: