yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software Development] Curiousn00b:
I can't tell if there's something that changed, or if it's Google that's causing this, but normally when flashing Open GApps, I flash Slim GApps Multi DPI Add-on. It always works fine, but now, I always get unknown error with Google services or whatever, Sync errors, etc. This started happening when I downloaded the latest Aroma and changed my rom. This didn't happen with the earlier builds(August 7th or 15th is what I had before this).

I also can't find any of the older builds anymore. They seem to stop at July 16th?

Any advice, thanks ~
[Android Software Development] tcat007:
I tried mini on my n7 (2012) and got not enough memory error. Went back to nano with no issue. Just odd since I have at least 500mb free in system and 3gb total.
[Android Software Development] NZgeek:
I disagree with you on this point. If there were widespread keep-awake issues then people would be reporting them. However, there are no reports, and I'm not aware of any current issues.

There was one well known keep-awake issue, but that was several months ago when the first custom 5.0 ROMs were coming out. GApps was holding a wakelock while it did some sort of OTA update check, and was keeping the phone awake for extended periods of time. Once the problem was confirmed, it took the ROM devs only a couple of weeks to develop a workaround. I also believe that Google fixed the underlying issue a while later.

Given the lack of reports and my own anecdotal testing, it's far more likely that any battery usage issues are environmental (i.e. due to apps or settings on the individual device).
[Android Software Development] mrshark:
hi

tried ARM 5.1 Aroma of 25/8/2015 on top of latest CM12.1S for OPO, released yesterday...

it remains stuck on Starting Aroma installer or similar, just a few lines after it starts...

i use twrp 2.8.7.1 for bacon, and i used this installation path:

1) advanced wipe, wiped cache+dalvik+system

2) flashed full YOG4PAS1N0 OPO Rom, not OTA

3) flashed supersu 2.46 zip

4) flashed latest MOOAB block file, full version

5) did a cache/dalvik wipe

at this point flashed aroma arm 5.1 of yesterday, and it got stuck, as said... any hint?
[Android Software Development] mrshark:
tried to install 26/8/2015 stock arm 5.1 version, different problem... i know, it's in the faq, but until yesterday (with previous stock cm12s rom, based on 5.0) i always flashed stock gapps 5.0 arm on top of it, since the merge between open gapps and gapps for stock, without any issue... the only thing changed is that now rom is 5.1, so i downloaded the 5.1 gapps...

edit: attached debug log
[Android Software Development] AndroLinx:
Hi there, sorry for reviving this older thread, but I have a question regarding that recommendation. I followed it and it ended with the error "Failed to find update binary META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary..."

I was only able to install MindTheGapps if I did not remove anything.

Maybe there are additional steps to follow that are self-evident to most of you here ?

If that is the case, then it would be great if you could enlighten me :)

( I am running LOS 19.1 as well, and there still does not seem to be any official OpenGapps version available for it. I would like to only install the bare minimum of Google Apps, just enough to install the apps I bought and to reactivate the in-app purchases for additional features.)

Thanks in advance for any hints !
[Android Software Development] curiousrom:
MindTheGapps Minimal Installation

I don't know why you are getting that error. Are you sure you did not delete "update-binary" by mistake?

These extra apps included in MindTheGapps but not in Open GApps Pico can be disabled in Settings > Apps & notifications > Show all > 3-dots > Show system:

* Android Accessibility Suite

* Google (search app)

* Markup

These are included in both Pico & MTG can also be disabled in their respective app's info:

* Android Auto

* Google Text-to-speech Engine

* Market Feedback Agent

The rest are core GApps.

If those apps were updated that went in the Data partition.

To gain space go to Play Store and click uninstall those apps. It will remove only the updates but keep the original in the System partition.

You can re-enable those apps @ anytime if you wish & your choice survives OS updates.

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[Android Software Development] AnonVendetta:
What is the status of OpenGApps for Android 12/12.1/12L? I don't see any downloads for those on the website or on SourceForge.
[Android Software Development] :
Looking at GitHub, has there really been no development activity whatsoever since june?
[Android Software Development] osm0sis:
Waiting on a merge conflict rebase from @ipdev maybe, then @MastahF to merge, but it's close to happening as of 20 days ago:

Android 12 build support. by ipdev99 · Pull Request #959 · opengapps/opengapps

Android 12 and 12L build support. Change in the installer script is cosmetic. Since both 12 and 12L use ro.build.version.release=12 This will display SDK32 as 12L instead of 12.

github.com
[Android Software Development] osm0sis:
Merged 8 days ago, thanks to @ipdev! 🎉

@Nezorflame requested builds be enabled yesterday. 🤞

But @ipdev, @MastahF has some questions about the system image APKs, please check the Slack thread. 🙂
[Android Software Development] G A S T:
Does that meant that we will see the official release, soon?

I downloaded open_gapps-arm64-12L-pico-20220705-UNOFFICIAL_MOD.zip, that I recognized as the latest version. but I can wait a few hours/days... 😉
[Android Software Development] :
What is "slack thread" that we are supposed to check?
[Android Software Development] osm0sis:
Nothing public. That was clearly a message specifically directed at ipdev; we have a Slack for Open GApps which I keep adding all our frequent developers/contributors to, to try and facilitate collaboration and keep the project from completely dying. 😉
[Android Software Development] G A S T:
And no News about a Release yet?

I took a look at Git...

Does my old cfg-file work flawlessly with the latest build from ipdev that I linked earlier?
[Android Software Development] :
Btw have the gapps really not been updated since 15 February 2022? That's what the website says.
[Android Software Development] osm0sis:
Yeah, no changes to the config system.

Not entirely sure what's going on there, but I think the intent was to start only publishing well-tested builds.
[Android Software Development] :
That makes a lot more sense than a release every single day, but 8 months, whoa...
[Android Software Development] osm0sis:
I mean, there's a lot more going on circumstance-wise for some of the main devs, but it's not my place to go into details. You'll have to be patient.
[Android Software Development] reaubno:
I'm newbie, why is outdated? because i need a updated one.
[Android Software Development] curiousrom:
Because there were too many automatic untested buggy builds, so it was stopped and on that date the packages were stable.

Eventually they will be updated, and Android 12 & 13 versions will be added hopefully but the team is small with not enough volunteer devs so things take time.

Anyway, Play Store, Play Services & libraries automatically update themselves in the background regardless of the user's update settings in Play Store.

When Google will feel that they need an update it will do it automatically.

As for the apps included in a GApps package you can either not update them, automatically update or manually update depending on your choice in Play Store's settings.

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[Android Software Development] AnonVendetta:
OpenGApps aren't the only ones out there that release GApps packages. Google is your friend (sometimes).

Just search for "gapps android 12", you will find links to others that make these packages. And it doesn't matter if you're running 12 or not.
[Android Software Development] Beast14:
Just want to share my experience for flashing GAPPS on device: Sweet (Redmi Note 10 Pro)

After flashing latest ArrowOS 12.1,

1. I flashed Magisk, rooted, all working, rebooted back into TWRP

2. I flashed MindTheGapps-12.1.0-arm64-20220605_112439.zip

3. Booted into ROM, it gave me the Startup Google to initialize the phone, so i skipped Wifi (as i didnt want to be pressured to connect to WiFi via that initial page) - very annoying by the way.

It just looped with "Just a sec.." FOREVER.

I then went back and connected to WiFi to see if it will let me pass the setup. Still nothing, Kept looping same message.

I spent almost 3 days trying to figure out why the hell this is happening.

What i tried:

- Wiped Cache/Dalvik, wiped Data, Complete Format, Device Reset all from TWRP

- Reflashing the ROM

- Reflashing MindTheGapps-12.1.0-arm64-20220605_112439.zip without Magisk - at this point it went into the OS without any Google page setup, and no google apps, no playstore was installed even though it flashed without errors. I mustve re-done this procedure about 10 times. I even reflashed stock ROM and then back to ArrowOS and then immediately MindTheGapps-12.1.0-arm64-20220605_112439.zip and STILL no apps found in the OS. Was it because i skipped Magisk?? I doubt Magisk is a requirement for Gapps to work.

What solved the problem:

1. Format all, device Reset, all from TWRP.

2. Flashed ROM

3. Flashed Magisk, patched and all. Confirmed working with Magisk app after booting to ROM at least once.

4. Booted to TWRP and flashed the latest test build from OpenGapps pico 12L from ipdev.

5. Guess what? After booting into ROM after that... NO google **** setup page, NO excess ****ty google apps. only Playstore was visible in my apps and it just worked.

6. Google Settings option under Settings did crash when i tried opening it up, but a Clear DATA on Google Play Services fixed the issue.

As a first time user of MindTheGapps, im sorry but it was a complete and utter disappointment.

Ive used OpenGapps before and i used a test build from ipdev's post here now again and it is still rock solid and minimal. Cheers to @ipdev even though he does what he does in his limited spare time!
[Android Software Development] curiousrom:
You got it all wrong.

You need to install the custom ROM + the GApps package in one go without rebooting to system in between so it gets granted some privilege permissions and required hooks.

You can install Magisk later at any time so keep the first boot simple by eliminating that variable.

Check the thread where you found that ROM for installation tips & recommended recovery version.

Note that on A/B partitions devices you need to reboot to recovery to change the active slot after flashing the ROM & before flashing the Gapps package.

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[Android Software Development] DjDiabolik:
Hi boys&Girls....... i have a question about the current OpenGapps and the custom installation.

Try to explain.

MY phone it's a Samsung Note 4 SM-N910F and it's currently flashed the current LOS 18.1.

This is developed and it's maintain upgraded about every month and usually i install the last upgrade every two or three months when the newest build it's be released (it's be developed here -> https://t.me/triplr_dev_users)

My question it's.... usually i made a Dirty Flash over my Phone like this:

1) Reboot to TWRP

2) Wipe "Cache", "Dalvik" and "System" partition

3) After that in order flash -> ROM -> Gapps -> and Magisk

Apparently every time it's ok..... but my question it's different about GAPPS.

Usually i ever used the NANO Package...... it's ok and it's a good solution to my daily usage but recently i have read a news about Google as Finally decided to "ENABLED" his built-in SPAM FILTER DATABASE to italy.

For made this works correctly, if i corrent understand, i need to INSTALL three Google Apps.

- Google Phone

- Google Contacts

and finally the:

- Dialer Framework

It's ok ? All it's correct ?

I have reach this wiki page:

Package Comparison

The main repository of the Open GApps Project. Contribute to opengapps/opengapps development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

I can look:

The "Dialer Framework" it's installed by Default on ALL Package.. ok for me. The other apps "Google Phone" and "Google Contacts" the very first package contain this two app it's the "STOCK" Package.

My question it's......... if i want to continue to use the "NANO" Package....... i can made a custom install and include also this two addictional apps ?

Or i need to download the "STOCK" package and after that made a custom installation for disable what i don't need like "NANO Package" but leave active the two apps "Google Phone" and "Google Contacts" ?

how does it work ? is it possible to do something like this ?

P.S. Sorry for my BAD English........ a lot of usage of Google translate service :)
[Android Software Development] ipdev:
No worries. 🙂

You can use a config file to downsize the install.

Advanced Features and Options

OpenGApps - [GitHub] [ Wiki ] - Link

Since Google Contacts and Google Phone are first available in the stock package, you will have to use the stock package with your config file.

I attached the config script I use, (last adjusted to use with WiFi tablets running LineageOS) for reference.

I use the Include option but, that is just my preference. ;)

I use the stock package since I install Google Keyboard and do not installing the AA stub since it is useless on a WiFi tablet. 🙃

I also remove the pre-installed apps that I do not use.​

Cheers. :cowboy:
[Android Software Development] Stuntman808:
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MAKE SURE YOU SET A PIN!

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INSTALLED SUCCESSFULLY.

App: open_gapps-arm64-12L-nano-20220311-UNOFFICIAL_MOD

Device: SONY XPERIA 10PLUS

Issue: Looping at Google Setup Wizard.

Fix: Setting a PIN

OTHERWISE (I BELEIVE) THE SETUP WIZARD ENCOUNTERS PERMISSION ERRORS :)

THIS FIX WAS INSPIRED BY THE 8-9 DAYS I SPENT TRYING TO GET CYANOGEN (SHOWIBNG MY AGE HERE) TO WORK ON SOME CHINESE IMPORT WIERD SMARTPHONE (IT WAS A COPY OF A htc SO USED THAT VERSION AND WALAAA BAYBEEEE!, BEASTY PHONE AS WELL, FIRST DUAL SIM DEVICE I EVER SAW! .. OH THE GOOD OLD DAYS.. OH YOUUU! <3 ) SO YH, 8 DAYS SPENT TRYING TO GET CYANOGENMOD INSTALLED TO REALISE AFTER TRYING 10x10x10x10x10x10x10x10 DIFFERENT WAYS TO FINALLY DISCOVER THAT SETTING A PIN WORKED AND WAS MOST LIKELY A PERMISSION ERROR (SELinux IS A NIGHTMARE)

CHEERS MY FELLOW BRETHERIN NERDS N NERDETTES :)

X0X0X0X0X0X0X0

@ipdev @someother_brethering_hashtag_NERD :) :) :)

LUV U GUYS
[Android Software Development] DjDiabolik:
mmmmmmmmm... ok..... at this point i thinks only to made some test..... for example i can try to pick stock and disable all addictional package to obtain the nano package + google phone and google contacts.

If i understand correctly it's the only two addictional apps to test if the built-in call spam filter it's really works also in italy :)

*EDIT*

Edit my personal gapps-config.txt.

In theory i have download the stock package............... and i need to put that files on same path of zip files correct ?

I use "include" maintain include the PICO and NANO Gapps variant........ commented out all other gapps and include on "ContactsGoogle" and "DialerGoogle".

You thinks it's ok ?
[Android Software Development] :
I really hoped there would be a v12 release before the end of the year :(
[Android Software Development] Pixel Pi:
So Lineage OS 20 is officially out today!!! Will Pico builds for Lineage 19.1 also work for 20?
[Android Software Development] master373:
No the sdk version is higher in 20
[Android Software Development] taKumoKun:
I installed microg on my poco f1 (using PixelExperience 12 plus) and it wrecked my google apps. I manage to uninstall the microg on magisk while almost all my apps are crashing. And now my playstore's not working. I tried uninstalling and installing a new apk from ApkMirror. But it's still not working. Other google related apps seems fine.

Any idea if flashing gapps on phone could work? Or any other way to fix this? Thanks
[Android Software Development] guhvanoh:
You don't flash any kind of gapps on PE[+]. Dirty flash PE+ again and hopefully that should clean it up also clear dalvik and cache.
[Android Software Development] satanas17:
Flashing a gapps pack over an existing one is clearly useless and damageable

Dirty flash your rom and prey 😉😁
[Android Software Development] master373:
PE has preinstalled gapps.
[Android Software Development] reaubno:
Very Rude, Gapps is the only one who works in my Phone who is kinda outdated.

Yes i know how to search, i'm ok with it but some other who is new could be scared or intimidated you know. Be more polite.

Edit: NikApps released a version, gonna try it.
[Android Software Development] AnonVendetta:
Wow...umm...OK. If you really think I was rude, then feel free to report it to a mod/admin. I'm sure they'll disagree with you.

It's weird how you can post with no intention whatsoever of being rude, but yet there are people out there that will misinterpret you, no matter what. There's plenty of times in the past when I was a prick to others, but in those cases, it was my intent to do so.
[Android Software Development] mrk2815:
will there ever be updated open gaps for future android custom roms. Is teheis he end of open gapps.just wondering.
[Android Software Development] osm0sis:
I've got no insider news updates, but hoping everyone is safe and well, and hoping to see some new official builds sometime this year. 🤞
[Android Software Development] AnonVendetta:
OpenGapps always seems to be a major Android version behind. And now they are 2 versions behind (12 and 13). On top of that there haven't been any releases since early 2022. I'm not convinced they will ever catch up.
[Android Software Development] MJPollard:
Things like that happen when your team is reduced to essentially one person.
[Android Software Development] AnonVendetta:
Which is why it's better for the "team" to just scrap the project and archive the files, if they get more than a few Android releases behind. For me personally, 3 would be the point I call it quits. And 14 is coming soon. If they can't keep up, then the project is no longer relevant, at least not to people running the most recent Android versions.
[Android Software Development] MJPollard:
Or you could just move on to a different GApps package and stop worrying about (or worse, giving unsolicited "advice" to) the OpenGapps team. If OpenGapps eventually dies, it dies, but until then, let's just wait and see what happens.
[Android Software Development] ipdev:
Hi all. 🙂

I might be completely wrong but, there seems to be issue(s) with the build servers starting back in May.

The last builds are 20220503

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I am not an avid follower/user of TG but every now and then, I log in to check some channels.

Nezorflame's discussion channel.

December 10th. (About no new builds since May)

December 19th. (About possible a13 build)

Cheers all. :cowboy:
[Android Software Development] polaco07:
Hello, you know, I installed Lineage os 19.1 with Mindthegapps 12.1, I installed the play store, I put my account, but the app freezes, I already tried to delete the data but it's still the same, what gapps do you recommend?
[Android Software Development] ipdev:
I am surprised you have that issue with MindTheGapps. 🙃

For L19.1 I still use the 20220705 test_mod builds.

gDrive - Link

It has been a while since I looked but, I believe what is included in MindTheGApps is a little more than Pico.

I would suggest the Pico or Nano packages as a stand alone.

I use the stock package with a Config file for more customization.

How to setup and use a config file if you are interested.

Advanced Features and Options

OpenGApps - [GitHub] [ Wiki ] - Link

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As for the issue you had.

Are you running into it when adding you account during the initial setup?

If so, skip it in the initial setup.

Long press the PlayStore icon and select My Apps and update them.

Once they are updated, manually add your account under the Main device settings page.

Settings -> Passwords & accounts

+ Add account​

Cheers. :cowboy:
[Android Software Development] Pixel Pi:
Are there any (unofficial) Pico builds for Android 13 yet? I'm asking because mindthegapps include more than minimal functionality and I really only need the stuff required for the Playstore to function...
[Android Software Development] ipdev:
Sorry not yet. 🙁

I had a little time this weekend to give it a try and only ended up with two borked (non-booting) attempts.

I still have to find and fix some permissions and update a few apps before the next try. 🙃

Once I get a bootable (mostly working version) I will share it. 🙃

Cheers. :cowboy:
[Android Software Development] curiousrom:
Minimal MindTheGapps Android 13

These apps included in MindTheGapps can be disabled if you don't need them in Settings > Apps & notifications > Show all > 3-dots > Show system:

* Android Accessibility Suite

* Google (search app)

* Markup

* Android Auto

* Google Text-to-speech Engine or Speech Services By Google in newer GApps packages

* Market Feedback Agent

The rest are required core GApps if you want to be able to use Play Store & receive notifications for some apps that rely on Play Services.

You can re-enable those apps @ anytime if you wish & your choice survives OS updates.

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[Android Software Development] Pixel Pi:
Yeah, I don't even want them taking up space on my phone tho
[Android Software Development] curiousrom:
The apps included in a GApps package are installed as system apps and you can't use the small space gain if you delete them unless you hack the System partition's size which is not recommended for most devices.

If those apps were updated that went in the Data partition.

To gain space go to Play Store and click uninstall those apps. It will remove only the updates but keep the original in the System partition.

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[Android Software Development] humb13:
Hey guys. I need some help. I upgraded my phone to a Pixel 7 and decided to install Lineage OS on the old Oneplus 8 (version 20.0). No matter what I do I can't get GAPPS to install.

I tried flashing GAPPS after flashing the OS but that didn't work (unless I screwed up somewhere). When I flashed TWRP recovery the phone went into a bootloop going straight to fastboot. I unbricked the phone by reflashing the original lineage recovery. Using the Magisk module GAPPS didn't work either. All I'm looking for is the Play Store app. I don't know if this is Pico, Nano, Micro, or whatever.

Can anyone please post me a link so I can do this right?
[Android Software Development] runekock:
I don't think there exists any OpenGapps for LineageOS 20 (Android 13) yet. You'll have to use some other Gapps - LineageOS themselves suggest MindTheGapps. As to how, LineageOS usually have instructions for the specific phone.
[Android Software Development] Pixel Pi:
I'd say if you only need the Playstore just get Aurora Store. Same apps as in the Playstore. The only thing you have to do is flash the Aurora Services in the recovery. You can use the Store without it, but seamless background updates only work with the services ZIP.

You can find the Aurora Store in F-Droid.
[Android Software Development] humb13:
Thanks for the tip. Aurora Store is AWESOME. It works better than the Play Store app itself. I had no idea such a thing even existed. You learn something new every day.

Let me ask: can you install Aurora Store on a phone that already has the Play Store app on it?

BTW I didn't have to flash anything. Just downloaded the app with F-Droid and it worked right out of the box.