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[Android Software Development] CzokoPL:
From what I've read on the Vanced Telegram, the bug is ROM specific. NikGapps dev is aware of the issue, but still doesn't know what's causing it. The workaround is to just use the non root version of Vanced for now.
[Android Software Development] justanicename:
Just want to say thanks. Nikgapps core + Android Auto works fine. Having problems with opengapps, but nikgapps fix it.
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
Time for an update! (P/Q/R) (31st Dec '20)

Changelog

- Uninstall the addons/gapps packages with -1 config (mode=uninstall is optional now)

- Calculate partition size and gapps size (based on customized nikgapps.config)

- Added support for flashing NikGapps after first boot (for space issue with dynamic partitions)

- Fixed an issue where YouTube Vanced addon failed to install after ota update

- Remove more aosp apps (SimpleGallery, SimpleCalendar)

- Playstore updates (31st Dec)

Download

Note:

- This is the final build for Pie users. We will only release new build for pie users if current one has issues/stops working with rom updates

- NikGapps variants are redesigned (we have dropped macro variant, instead we're releasing all the individual google apps addons in telegram support group. Yay?)

- YouTube vanced v14 is removed from this release as it is outdated

- Vanced Manager is added with default config value 0 (users can opt to install it by changing nikgapps.config)

Happy New Year Guys! :)
[Android Software Development] ttl1982:
Hi,

Which rom do you use?
[Android Software Development] justanicename:
I use lineageos 18.1
[Android Software Development] :
I flashed this over my current nikgapps and IT seems like it resetted the permissions of all my installed Apps. Not sure why as this never happened in the past. All in all nothing serious but I felt this had to ne posted.

On a sidenote, I reflashed the basic version over the core Just now for Google dialer and contacts. It replaced the clock too but the new clock lacks an important permission to ring when the Phone sleeps. I rely in my Alarm so I hope there won't be an issue?
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
I'd suggest you to try removing Google clock from the list of battery optimized apps in settings.

As for the permissions reset, it's intentional since users having devices with dynamic partitions sometimes flashes the gapps after first boot and if we don't reset the permissions, they experience issues with gms.

Future updates will have a better implementation of this so it doesn't reset everytime you flash, rather only when it's required.
[Android Software Development] :
I see, that makes sense resetting all the permissions. It seems like for some apps (like Signal), I get new messages only when I wake up the phone. Does this have to do with Gapps? I don't think that it used to be like that but I know that I had this happening in the past too and it always fixed itself after some time so I don't think it's that big of an issue.

Regarding the new google clock. Battery optimization is disabled and actually can't even be enabled for the clock. However, I remember that the old AOSP clock had a special permission (which only that app had). I just can't remember the name and I would have to flash the previous Gapps to check. I think it was a permission so the alarm could ring even when the phone was deactivated?? I don't really remember, maybe someone has still the old clock running on core and can check the permissions (just out of curiosity).
[Android Software Development] princedede:
Hello Nikhil. Happy New Year!!! So the latest killed my call screen. I am using the basic version. Whenever i make or receive a call I don't see the call screen.... Any fix for that?
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
Hey, happy new year!

Can you check if you have Google Dialer set as your default Dialer?
[Android Software Development] :
I had this issue for more than a month on AOSP Dialer. Not sure if this was a ROM issue or Gapps issue. It was set as default dialer. I installed the google dialer and that one worked without issues. Not sure if this problem is still occuring with aosp dialer since now I use the google dialer, might test it on one of these days.

btw: I found out about the aosp clock permission, that is missing on the google clock. its "Power Off Alarm". Not sure why google clock doesn't have/need that one, maybe the permission is obsolete on android 11?
[Android Software Development] SuperShadow1021:
im having an issue where i go to flash an updated package and the installer comes back with nik gapps config file not found with an error message of 1. The only time i can manage to flash a package is after a device wipe with a new rom installation.
[Android Software Development] :
That's strange. Maybe you have an old config file somewhere on the phone? The config has chnaged some months ago so either search for one and delete it or download the new config file from sourceforge.
[Android Software Development] SuperShadow1021:
would it matter if i wanted to flash a bigger gapps package than i initially did from first setup? i want some more of the apps from the full package when i first flashed the basic package. the installation is only 1 day old at this point. i only have the one in my nikgapps folder on my media(sdcard) storage.
[Android Software Development] princedede:
Oh mine was working perfectly well before the latest version. I am on los 18.1... So the latest version replaced aosp contact and dialer with google... I can dial and make call but the call screen don't show after flashing the latest gapps Nikhil gapps... So i had to go back to the previous Nikhil Gapps which was working well..
[Android Software Development] princedede:
Okay. I will check when i flash back because i had to revert back to your previous version which was working well... I am on los 18.1
[Android Software Development] revelbytes:
Hey Nikhil, I wanna use the Core package, with the addition of Digital Wellbeing, Device Health Services, Google TTS and TalkBack

What's the correct way to do this? Download the Full package, go into the .zip file, edit nikgapps.config, set everything I don't want to 0, move the file to my phone and then flash it?

I'm a little confused since the config file says to "extract nikgapps.config from the gapps zip and place it to /sdcard/NikGapps folder", but also that it can read the config file from $ZIPDIR, which I'm guessing would be afzc within the nikgapps.zip (thus i wouldn't need to make a Nikgapps folder and just flash the zip straight up)
[Android Software Development] SuperShadow1021:
Im at a total loss with this issue. I've tried to edit the config file in the zip itself. ive also tried to delete every nikgapps file on my phone and re-flashing the package. Ive even tried adding the config file to my sdcard. Nothing i do seems to work as far as flashing the bigger package i want to flash to my rom installation. I am on Proton 11.3.0
[Android Software Development] SuperShadow1021:
Figured it out. I have to push the config file to /tmp before i flashed the gapps. Worked like a charm.
[Android Software Development] Zhale:
umm.. when i tried installing omni it says that updater process ended with ERROR: 1

What do i do?
[Android Software Development] SuperShadow1021:
When installing the package, extract the config file from the zip in the afzc directory. read the directions for editing it to your liking. Then make sure you have the nikgapps.config file in the directory you are working from. Boot into twrp. Then use "adb push nikgapps.config /tmp, then flash the gaps package as you normally would.
[Android Software Development] Zhale:
umm im kind of a noob to this kind of things can you tell me how..

and

i noticed just now but it says that my device is not supported yet

is that why? i use mi a2 lite
[Android Software Development] Fabry93:
Hi, I wanted to report that the GBoard for the latest R release doesn't work, both from packages and from addon. The problem is that the GBoard crashes when going in its settings. Moreover if I try to uninstall it using the NikGapps.config I'm unable to install it from the play store.

The only solution I found is to flash a package without GBoard and then install it from play store.
[Android Software Development] serj-47:
And what is the difference between add-on installation methods? For example, youtube vanced or gboard you offer as an add-on that must be installed via twrp, but I can just install the same applications by simple downloading the file apk.
[Android Software Development] :
They will be installed as system apps (or priv-apps to be more precise). It's a user preference, really but I prefer them to be easily removable as a user app if possible. Ofc, there are also apps you can't get via playstore.

@Nikhil

It would be cool if we could get the addons without Telegram, though. Not everyone wants to use another messenger just for a few downloads. I actually abandoned HavocOS because they stopped posting new updates on XDA and 95% of their support happens in Telegram. I already have 2 messengers on my phone, for there is no need for another one.
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
$ZIPDIR is the directory zip file is located in.

If you want core package with a few addons, you can choose to flash the addons and not the whole full zip (unless you don't care about the data being spent after downloading 800+ mb file)

And yes, that is an option too, configuring nikgapps.config, setting the values to 0 for the ones you want to skip.

I'm glad that you figured it out, can you help me with the installation logs so I can verify why it didn't work for you in first place?

I'm glad that you figured it out, can you help me with the installation logs so I can verify why it didn't work for you in first ol

Can you send me the installation logs? I'll try and add support for your device if something is wrong from gapps end.

I'm glad that you figured it out, can you help me with the installation logs so I can verify why it didn't work for you in first ol

Which Rom? It works fine for me on R. Every build is tested before release. Must be something wrong with your Rom. Let me know the rom name and I'll test that myself.

I'm glad that you figured it out, can you help me with the installation logs so I can verify why it didn't work for you in first ol

The difference with flashing an addon vs installing via playstore is

1. For the apps depending on overlays (such as Pixel launcher, digital Wellbeing), you will not get all the features if it is installed via playstore (features that comes with overlays will be missing)

2. Some of the apps requires special permissions to work (such as Lawnchair, Google Velvet), the can't access internal API's or hidden API's unless they are a system app and corresponding permissions are applied (which is done via addon)

3. You miss certain features which only a system app can provide (for OK Google to work, you need Google Velvet to be installed as system app)

Totally understand that. We are going to release all the addons on Sourceforge.net with next release.
[Android Software Development] iRedThunder:
Hi, thanks for the GApps. I have some questions regarding the Go package for Android R.

As it's said on the web, the Go package doesn't come with the Setup Wizard, but when I flash the Setup Wizard addon along with the Go package, the Setup crashes.

Is it possible you guys can add a Setup Wizard to the Go package? That'd be great.
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
NikGapps Go package is only available for Q. Once we release it for R, you'll be able to flash it along side SetupWizard addon.
[Android Software Development] iRedThunder:
Really? I followed the web and on the SourceForge of the GApps there's a Go package for Android 11.
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
We took down the builds as we were testing something else and did not intend to publish it.

Can you send me a direct link if the file is still available on Sourceforge.net? I can't see it.
[Android Software Development] iRedThunder:
Sure, here it is: https://sourceforge.net/projects/ni...apps-go-arm64-11-20210105-signed.zip/download
[Android Software Development] serj-47:
1.I have installed core gaps and alternately PixelLauncher and PixelLiveWallpapers from addons but can't find wallpapers anywhere. when I tap on the desktop and select the wallpaper, the error- "application is removed". Checked nikgapps.config in the azfc folder of both addons and couldn't find a word about the LiveWallpapers package there.

2.If I install basic version of gapps, google dialer app, messages, etc, will be updated through GP?

LOS 18.1
[Android Software Development] akd06:
I require suitable gaps with gcam support for lineage 17.1 rom. Kindly advice.
[Android Software Development] serj-47:
Why are applications included in nikgaps not updated in GP? For example, in a store, I find Google contacts and can install it side by side, but I don't need two identical applications. Do all gaps-packs work like that?

Los18.1+nikgaps basic
[Android Software Development] bigsc:
Are you saying that the apps installed through this package are not being linked to google play, and that installing apps from the store does not trigger an update, but rather duplicate applications?

I'd like to see that
[Android Software Development] lepicane1:
Possibly a stupid question.

Clean install of LineageOS 18.1, NikGapps R Core 31 December (no addons), and all apps from fresh. Everything works fine on my mido except OTA so I have to dirty flash any Lineage OS updates.

After dirty flashing Lineage OS and NikGapps as recommended by maintainer, all my data is there, but all app permissions have been reset, including system apps. Not the app settings, just the permissions.

Do NikGapps have anything to do with app permissions as it has been suggested to me this could be the issue?

EDIT: Replaced NikGapps with other Gapps and resolved above issues.

EDIT 2: Looking at the LOS 18.1 forum and telegram channel, it seems to be an issue with NikGapps 31 December build.
[Android Software Development] Klamathy:
I cannot get android backup to work on latest nikgapps full (tried lineage 18.1 and crdroid 7) I get couldn't backup data try again later and if i try via adb i see transport failed error.. already tried usual stuff like removing finger print and screen lock, rebooting etc.. Anyone else have same issue?
[Android Software Development] bokchoi2020:
On Android 11, Lineage 18.1. Installed NikGapps-full-arm64-11-20201231-signed. Seems like some apps (Gboard, YoutubeVanced) complain that the Google Play Store is missing. Did I miss something?

When I use the Gboard app and try to use the GIF keyboard, it gives a toast "Oh no something went wrong". In the logcat:

1-09 10:21:43.344 4086 18812 W ShareContentUtils: ShareContentUtils.getUriForExistingFileOrAbsent():88 Couldn't get content URI for file /data/data/com.android.inputmethod.latin/files/share_content/tenor_gif/tenor_gif7272035248336528468.gif

01-09 10:21:43.346 4086 4086 E ImageShareWorker: ImageShareWorker.performPrelimShareChecks():257 All content is unshareable

01-09 10:21:43.356 4086 4790 W GooglePlayServicesUtil: com.android.inputmethod.latin

requires the Google Play Store, but it is missing.

Also when I install YoutubeVanced root version, it also complains that the Google Play Store is missing. Not sure if other apps are affected.

Is this an known issue? Tried searching the thread for missing Google Play Store, but nothing showed up.
[Android Software Development] Fabry93:
Hi, thanks for replying, I'm using the following rom: https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-cfw-11-0-0-project-sakura-v4-r-official-begonia-begoniain.4201499/
[Android Software Development] Fellipazo:
Hi, there's anyone else having problems with this gapps?

First of all, ty developer

Second, when I flash PixysOS 4.0.3 (android 11, onclite) and then Nickgapps, looks like everything is ok, but when try to reboot, keep going again to recovery, any solution?

Edit:

Android R: tried with Full and Stock packages

Android Q: with LineageOS 17.1, didn't work (maybe it's recovery problem?, no, tried TWRP 3.1 and OrangeFox, both FBE)
[Android Software Development] serj-47:
the setupwizard package, when should you install it? Doesn't the firmwares have its own wizard?
[Android Software Development] SilentException:
Mi 5s Plus

ROM:

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-unofficial-natrium-11-lineageos-18-1.4169353

(https://sourceforge.net/projects/luk-lineageos/files/natrium/lineage-18.1/)

ROM Version:

lineage-18.1-20210110_125014-UNOFFICIAL-natrium.zip

(same with lineage-18.1-20210102_122007-UNOFFICIAL-natrium.zip)

Wiped everything, installed ROM, install NikGapps (NikGapps-full-arm64-11-20201231-signed.zip), system reboot, after few minutes it reboots back to recovery. ROM boots fine without NikGapps. Logs attached. Any pointers? Thanks
[Android Software Development] lepicane1:
See my post a few posts back. Seems to be an issue with the 31 December build of NikGApps. Discussed and confirmed on the LOS 18.1 mido telegram channel. Try earlier version or other GApps.
[Android Software Development] Marcyvee:
Does core package work with android auto on android 11? My phone tells me that I need Google play services.
[Android Software Development] namaf:
i tried (los 18.1 - android 11) but didn't work (without message about google play services-just not connecting). it worked (both usb and wireless) with the full package ( i edited the nikgapps.config file to install only the core + android auto+tts)
[Android Software Development] Marcyvee:
So, do I install a full package "debloated"?
[Android Software Development] Nuke_Simulator:
Hi. How 'bout crDroid? Which package (NikGApps of course) you recommend for the real Pixel feel?
[Android Software Development] Dr Zeuss:
how do i remove it? i flashed a rom but instead of removing it, it did a backup and restored it
[Android Software Development] namaf:
i uploaded my nikgapps.config. As you can see i have set core apps to 1 and everything else to 0 (don't install) except android auto +tts to 1 (install).

you have to place the file to the same directory NikGapps zip package is located (you can read the first lines of the file for explanation)
[Android Software Development] djrion:
clean install LOS18.1 (no root) - which boots fine.

but run into this error with GAPPS Q when sideloading [12/31/20]

"- Is on top of NikGapps: false

------------------------------------------

This Addon can only be flashed on top of NikGapps

------------------------------------------

Aborting while mounting This Addon can only be flashed on top of NikGapps"

1st time NikGapps user so forgive my ignorance.
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
Apologies for the inconvenience caused. This will be fixed with next version. A small glitch is causing this. If you flash it normally (any way without sideloading) will work.
[Android Software Development] djrion:
Could I sideload an earlier version? If not, when will next ver be dropped (approximately)? Thank you
[Android Software Development] Dr Zeuss:
@Nikhil How do i remove the module?
[Android Software Development] LightofMagic:
Hi there,

first thanks to make the NikGApps avaliabel. BUT, I do encounter some issues - mainly I have a family controlled Gmail account for my children. While setting the S7 up, completly from scratch, I do have a loop, telling me that the Profilemanager needs to be installed along with family controll app, but it simply does not complete the installation. Any suggestions?

Thanx,

lightofmagic
[Android Software Development] JustinTrouble:
Did you or anyone get an answer to this?

I'm not sure which of these two addons to use.
[Android Software Development] m.omdaa:
I'm on kangos with gapps built in rom and want to use nikgapps what should i do to avoid data lose or battery drain issues???
[Android Software Development] aleMarvel:
is possible disable backup ?
[Android Software Development] zoppa:
Same for me on CrDroid Cepheus latest (crDroidAndroid-11.0-20210112-cepheus-v7.2.zip).
[Android Software Development] lepicane1:
FlameGApps Basic solved it for me. Didn't try any earlier versions of NikGapps.
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
Yes, you could sideload on earlier version. Also, you will be able to sideload on next versions.

The whole gapps?

Delete /system/addon.d/nikgapps-addon.sh

Reflash your Rom

If you just want to remove a single package

Set the value to -1 in nikgapps.config and reflash NikGapps zip.

Can you share a screenshot of how it looks?

Use PixelSetupWizard

If you're already on inline gapps rom then why flash another set of gapps?

Yes, simply set execute.d=0 in nikgapps.config

With this in place, backup/restore won't happen the next time you dirty flash the rom.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

It's a known issue and will be fixed with next release! Stay tuned! :)

Earlier version of NikGapps didn't have this issue. It was introduced to support dynamic partitions where users were not able to install the gapps due to space issue.

This is fixed already. Will be part of next release.
[Android Software Development] saify794:
How to fix this problem?
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
Set InstallPartition=product in nikgapps.config and reflash the zip

Remove the prepended # in front of InstallPartition in nikgapps.config.
[Android Software Development] Porcupine1:
Welcome friend @Nikhil question / request from my side if its possible of course. I mean flashable F-Droid Store as Addon, please think about it in closely future. Thank tou for everything. I know i can download apk and install it manualy but you know its good to have this "out of the box" after flashing some rom. Thank you once again.
[Android Software Development] zoppa:
No problem bro!

Thanks for your great work!!

👍 🤩
[Android Software Development] Waki_Miko:
Unfortunately I'm having the same problem. I removed Google Play Services and Signal from the battery optimized apps but that did not help. I didn't have this problem with my previous phone, where I was using OpenGApps (and another ROM and it was a different phone after all, so no idea if this is actually caused by NikGApps)...
[Android Software Development] prinz3nroll3:
hello,

i use orangefox on my redmi 9 pro global joyouese and got the error:

device is not supportet. i try the latest core android 11 package

i attached the log:
[Android Software Development] danestead:
Hi,

I've installed the full version of nikgapps. Google assistant isn't working. It won't allow me to turn the setting on to detect me saying "ok google". I've done a fresh wipe and reinstall of Linage 18.1 and nikgapps full.

I'm on an HTC U11 with lineage 18.1

This keeps turning off when I exit the settings

and this is greyed out and unable to be turned on.
[Android Software Development] Dofjejfjaosjdjdj:
Hello, in the last update support for flashing after first boot was apparently added, is this true for Android 11? Will there be any issues from doing so?
[Android Software Development] soadfan:
Just to make sure - The R release is Android 11?
[Android Software Development] morfances:
Nope Q = android 10

R= android 11
[Android Software Development] danestead:
Any ideas?
[Android Software Development] danestead:
I'm running Lineagos 18.1 with the full version of nikgapps on my HTC u11. I've got various issues. Not sure if they are related to lineageos, nikgapps or something else but would appreciate some guidance to fix the issues.

I can't turn on "ok google” voice detection. The assistant works if I launch it manually but I can't launch it by saying "ok Google".

Google smart lock doesn't work.

The emergency call button on the lock screen does nothing nor can I access the emergency details I've entered in the settings like blood type, emergency contact number etc.

Thanks.
[Android Software Development] joebarnickle:
What is the difference between canary and regular build?
[Android Software Development] sixx:
Same here in Xiaomi MI A1