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[Android Software Development] zerocold19810:
Greetings. Thanks so much for your work. I will write a review about the failed installation. Rom GSI - MSM-Xtended Q.

tried to install packages: 1) Core + Setup Wizard

2) Basic + Setup Wizard

3) Stock.

the problem in all three cases is one, crash of settings on a black background of the start screen: Android Setup keeps stopping.

If you click information - forced stop - nothing changes.

I am sure that the problem is specifically in my build. Thanks again for the updates
[Android Software Development] karim.a:
Thanks so much for your work​

my phone : cubot x19 ARM64/AB

rom Treble Project ( Havoc-OS-v3.0-20191215-ARM64AB-Unofficial ) :https://sourceforge.net/projects/exp.../Ten/ARM64/AB/

install NikGapps-Q basic-arm64 / core-arm64 via TWRP 3.3.1 = It appears that all plugins have been installed

After reboot : nothing changes.

No plugins were installed except google play store (keeps stopping)

Greetings​
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
Looks like you're experiencing storage issue.

Can you share the logs file from /sdcard/NikGapps/Logs folder?
[Android Software Development] karim.a:
Thanks again​
[Android Software Development] karim.a:
Thank you so much

You guided me to the solution by analyzing a Logs folder

Now I enjoy your wonderful work​

:good::good::good:​

جزاك الله خيرا​

Greetings​
[Android Software Development] Flashaholic:
Any chnagelog for the latest update?

Gesendet von meinem OnePlus 7 Pro mit Tapatalk
[Android Software Development] Bonito77:
Yes and the latest addons also for 17.12. .

I also want to install nikgapps for first time ever, I always used opengapps. No problem there but this here with addons and scripts to edit is much more better. .

But I think it's no problem to go with the version from 17.12. , right ?

Thanks in advance and a nice WE.

Edit : Flashed now core with setup wizard version 17.12. all went well. Thanks [MENTION=4241098]Nikhil.[/MENTION] Cool idea and great work.
[Android Software Development] :
I flashed the latest basic version yesterday and edited the config so it skips YouTube but it still installed it. Not sure why as this worked in the past. I checked the log and it shows indeed that the value is 0

Config Value for YouTube is 0
- Installing YouTube

unzipping /sdcard/NikGapps-basic-arm64-10-20200105-signed.zip and copying Packages/YouTube.zip into /tmp/YouTube.zip

unzipping /tmp/YouTube.zip and copying installer.sh into /tmp/pkgContent/installer.sh

unzipping /tmp/YouTube.zip and copying customize_gapps_92_Project_NikGapps_Package_YouTube_Group_22_System Apps_Folder_YouTube_YouTube.apk into /system_root/system/product/app/YouTube/YouTube.apk

I'm gonna test an earlier version of nikgapps but it does look like it shouldn't have installed it.
[Android Software Development] ankshious:
You should place the edited config file in NikGapps folder in the internal. Then you should flash the gapps. That's it.
[Android Software Development] :
I did and the log I posted clearly shows that it even recognized the config.

Config Value for YouTube is 0

- Installing YouTube

However, value 0 should force the installer to skip Youtube. In any way, I returned to opengapps because after I tried an earlier version of Nikgapps, my phone bootlooped and everything I tried didn't fix that. Tried debloater, tried newer version again... The bootloop stopped and phone rebooted after I installed opengapps. Ironically, now Youtube Vanced is still installed as a system app. I won't touch Nikgapps again for the time being. To bad, I really like the approach of Nikgapps much more then opengapps but it seems like it does have some bugs. Maybe I try it again next time I have to do a wipe. This time I installed it over an existing opengapps installation which might be part of the issue I got (though I was able to install Nikgapps, the bootloops just started after I flashed an older version).
[Android Software Development] Bonito77:
From yesterday ;
[Android Software Development] :
That says it all, thanks :good:
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
Time for another Q update! (12-Jan-2020)

Changelog

- Fixed NikGapps installation issues with config values not reflecting in installation

- Added a nikgapps.config value "2" to retain aosp apps (set the value to 2 if you don't want the installer to delete the aosp counter part of Google app)

- Aosp Dialer is now deleted by default starting omni package to maintain the uniformity.

Note: set Dialer=2 in nikgapps.config before flashing if you want the gapps to skip removing aosp Dialer, the installer will remove the Dialer by default.

Full Changelog and download links are in OP

Thank you for choosing NikGapps!
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
Google Search Addon.

We don't support Google/Pixel Camera Yet.
[Android Software Development] Mowca:
Samsung s10, Lineageos 20 with Nikgapps, no notifications from Messenger, Facebook, Telegram, etc. Notifications come when I enter the application. When my phone is locked, I don't receive notifications. Battery optimization is disabled for these apps.
[Android Software Development] Yusuf T-Deen:
Pardon me if someone else has asked this before (searched the thread but couldn't find it), but is there any detailed explanation of each and every addon in the config file, and what it does and which ones need to be installed beforehand as system apps (e.g. Google Assistant) and can't be installed later on, and if any provide the same purpose, so one is unnecessary (e.g. GoogleSetUpWizard and PixelSetUpWizard)?

I have created my own forks of the NikGapps repository on GitHub multiple times for different Android versions but I have been unable to create exactly what I want, which is:

A package with the bare minimum (Core).

Has all the gApps that will replace their AOSP counterparts (e.g. Gmail replaces AOSP email) but ONLY those that have to be installed as system apps beforehand and have multiple dependencies (like Chrome) and can't be installed later on by the user (as a user app).

Any other gApps that replace their AOSP counterpart but aren't absolutely necessary to install beforehand as system apps (like Gmail) should just check for the AOSP version and uninstall it if it exists. Later on if I want I can install the gApp from the play store.

Googe/Pixel Setup Wizard to restore Google Backup.

Does any such configuration file already exist? If so, can anyone kindly point me to it?

Also, I loathe Chrome and use Firefox for everything. Can I safely skip all the packages related to Google Chrome (GoogleChrome, WebviewGoogle and TriChromeLibrary) or will certain functionality break? I read that Webview is basically what allows app to create an instance of a browser within their own apps instead of directly going to a browser and that TriChromeLibrary is an updated version of Webview, so I don't know if I can safely skip them.

Also, huge thanks for making this, Nikhil, and more than that, giving users the option to customise it so they don't need additional bloat :)
[Android Software Development] Bigdrago:
Using twrp 3.7.0_9-0 on samsung galaxy tab s 10.5 (sm-t805). Lineage os 20 (android 13). Downloaded nikgapps-core-arm64-13-20240127-signed.bin.zip

It doesnt work to flash Nikgapps with twrp.

Updater process ended with ERROR : 1

Error installing zip file

Any ideas?
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
did you flash NikGapps after first boot?

- You can look at Package Details here.

- You'll have to create your own custom build by following steps from here.

- All the google apps by default replace their AOSP counterparts, so all you need to do is choose the google app and it will be taken care of.

- You can skip Google Chrome and their components, we also have aosp webview which firefox will use if WebviewGoogle is not available.

the filename has .bin.zip at the end, rename it to .zip. should be nikgapps-core-arm64-13-20240127-signed.zip
[Android Software Development] Bigdrago:
Downloaded again and the same result. Please see attached picture.
[Android Software Development] dedalusstephen:
I searched for the topic in the forum but could not find a solution for my specific problem. I use the standard calendar app and my google account. I just noticed, that the entries I put into the calendar app won't sync with my google account although I chose an google calendar for the entry.

in nikgapps.config I've got following installed

# Set Core=0 if you want to skip installing all packages belonging to Core Package
Core=1
>>ExtraFiles=1
>>GooglePlayStore=1
>>GoogleServicesFramework=1
>>GoogleContactsSyncAdapter=1
>>GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter=1
>>GmsCore=1

when I look in system settings -> google -> synchronization, drive and contacts synchronize but calendar does not even though it is selected.
[Android Software Development] rodken:
You can always try this method to see if you hit paydirt short of reverting back to a previous version of each of the apps that are important to you.
[Android Software Development] Mowca:
Before starting for the first time.

After installing the rom, I immediately flashed Nigapps. After that, I turned on the phone.
[Android Software Development] asripath:
Per installation instructions on post#1.

1.flash rom

2.Reboot to recovery

3.Flash nikgapps

Looks you missed step 2,

Rebooting to recovery
[Android Software Development] rodken:
Remember, to not rely on rebooting to recovery to land one in the right slot. There are instances where recovery will misbehave.

Be certain that you are on the correct slot before proceeding.

fastboot getvar all
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
New Release is up - 10th Feb 2024 (Android 10-14 stable)

Changelog:

- Fixed an issue with Addon.d scripts were being duplicated upon dirty flashing Rom/performing OTA update

- Fixed an issue where execute.d config was not deleting the files when set to 0

- Added a new config override_with_zip_config to allow users to override the default config (/sdcard/NikGapps/nikgapps.config) with the one from the zip

- Significant improvement in build time while creating the builds (release, elite, user builds)

- Updated nikgapps.config to v33

Note:

- the fixes are tested on A-only devices, Please take backup if you're dirty flashing on A/B device.

- it is dirty flashable over previous build, recommending everyone to update to this build.

- we're trying very hard to allow dirty flashing without issues, however, I would still suggest backing up everything before flashing to make sure you don't lose anything if things go south.

Thanks for choosing NikGapps!
[Android Software Development] benni1989:
Hello,

I can't find Google velvet addon to add google Assistant.

I looked through all the add ons for Android 14 but I can't find it.

Maybe I'm overlooking it but can someone please tell me where I can find that?

Thanks
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
look for GoogleSearch addon.
[Android Software Development] retry0001-coffee:
Hey Nikhil. Glad to see you're still actively maintaining this. It's been working great for me through two version of LOS. Now that LOS 21 is out, I'm gearing up to do it again. I just wanted to check with you that your advice from the last major version upgrade should still work out for me. I use core with no customizations. So I should be able to just dirty flash the new core build for version U without prerequisite deletions or uninstalls right? As far as I can tell, none of the apps included in core even have updates (there is no option to uninstall in settings-apps). And I shouldn't have to worry about anything in the /system/addon.d/ dir either right? The installer takes care of it right?

I hate asking repetitive stuff, but I figure my use case is common enough that others probably want to know the answer too. :cowboy:(y)
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
You should be able to dirty flash newer version (A14) with NikGapps core without any wipe. Worst case, if you experience crashes, you can always wipe playstore and play services data afterwards.
[Android Software Development] js-xda:
Running into an issue with Android 14 using NikGapps and I am a bit lost - maybe someone has an idea or can point me into the right direction:

Google Pixel 2 (walleye) coming from latest stock ROM

fresh installation of LineageOS 21 (lineage-21.0-20240216-nightly-walleye-signed.zip) incl. matching recovery (boot.img) following LineageOS manual

flashing NikGapps core (NikGapps-core-arm64-14-20240210-signed.zip) according to NikGapps manual and LineageOS recovery on-screen indication after reboot to recovery and wiping data

RESULT: bootloop - until returning after around 5 attempts to recovery with suggestion to wipe data (which is not helping)

NOTE: Without NikGapps, LineageOS 21 boots successfully!

This is my first LineageOS 21 installation - no clue whether it is a common issue but didn't see any reports so far in respective threads of multiple devices.

Things that I tried already after the above:

erase both system partitions via fastboot and start over - no change

format both system partitions & userdata partition via fastboot and start over - no change

Any idea or suggestion?
[Android Software Development] Revan335:
I have the same error. I tried many different Core Versions.

The working Version is Core 18.4.2023 on Android 13/LOS 20 with TWRP 3.5 (The Last Version that are Running, newer Versions are to large/not working) on SM-P600: https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-sm-p600-android-13-lineage-20-unofficial-08-02-24.4652518/

Whats the Different or changes in this Versions?
[Android Software Development] Revan335:
20231007 Core is working too and so the newest working Version.
[Android Software Development] Bigdrago:
Started to try with the oldest and that worked:

NikGapps-core-arm64-13-20220828-signed.zip

I dont know what the difference is, I guess google apps updates to the newest anyway
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
After flashing NikGapps, can you try formatting data (the one where you type 'yes') in recovery?
[Android Software Development] js-xda:
Thank you for coming back to me and my issue! I am using LineageOS recovery - not TWRP where I am aware of what you describe. Nevertheless, going for "Factory reset", "Format data/factory reset" and confirming "Format data" followed by some statement including "formatting" (not wiping like in the wiping mode of TWRP) sounds pretty much like format or not? Also, please keep in mind that I formatted both system & data partition via fastboot before flashing LineageOS 21 plus NikGapps core as described before and also that didn't help. That is why I am also a bit lost.
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
Usually the causes of bootloop are (not limited to but including) missing app permissions, encrypted storage, removing aosp app without providing Google app, missing gms configurations from Rom side.

Since you're using core, the third reason is out of picture. You already formatted your user data partition so the second reason should also no longer be the case. I just checked for the overlays and permissions, it's all there in the zip file, eliminating first reason.

I am wondering if something is missing from Rom side (it's not usual with Los, especially if it's official)

Can you try an older android 14 build of NikGapps and see if that works? I try and optimize a lot of stuff in the backend with every release, we can be double sure if latest release had any issue.
[Android Software Development] js-xda:
No luck trying NikGapps-core-arm64-14-20240127-signed.zip - also formatting via fastboot both system partitions and data partition before flashing. Only difference on first sight is that I was directly sent back to bootloader after one attempt. And for sake of completeness, I verified the checksum for all files before flashing (both LineageOS and NikGapps).
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
Can you please send me the installation logs? Just want to check if the installation was successful looking at the recovery logs.
[Android Software Development] aleMarvel:
damn gapss config.. i hate this... is disabled backup execute.d=0 but not working
[Android Software Development] Rayfen Windspear:
I'm interested in following this as well on Pixel 2. I used NikGapps several years ago on this device (LOS 18? 19?), so it's sad to see a regression with it only working with MindTheGapps.
[Android Software Development] casouzaj:
I flashed the full version (as I use to do for previous Android releases) in my Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52 variant), now running LineageOS 21.0, for what Pixel Launcher takes over LineageOS' Trebuchet. Something I have not noticed before, the useful home area is not completely filled up. See screen recording below. My phone is 21:9. Any thoughts? Should I revert back to Trebuchet?
[Android Software Development] ioto:
Hello, I’ve encountered an issue after updating to Lineage OS 21. While attempting to flash Nikgapps, I received the following error:

ERROR: recovery: Failed to find update binary META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary

I’m currently stuck in Lineage OS Recovery and unable to reboot the system for the initial launch of the OS. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
[Android Software Development] js-xda:
Issue persists also with latest build (lineage-21.0-20240223-nightly-walleye-signed.zip) and NikGapps-core-arm64-14-20240210-signed.zip - no boot to system possible. With MindTheGapps-14.0.0-arm64-20240223_175358.zip, it is possible to boot to system.
[Android Software Development] bautrupp:
I dirty flashed lineageos 21 yesterday on my Oneplus 7 coming from los 20. I did it per sideload on lineage recovery and it went without problems. Booted right up. Only minor thing is, I can't find the logs.

edit: I used full version.
[Android Software Development] despawnedd:
quick question -- does "Pixel Themes" include the lock screen clock fonts?
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
No
[Android Software Development] ImRyan:
A small question from a noobie:

Can i install another package over an existing package without any issues? I have a crDroid Android 13 package right now, and i want to install an Android 14 package. Is it possible?
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
New Release is up - 6th Mar 2024 (Android 10-14 stable)

Changelog:

- Removed MotoCalculator with installation of Google Calculator

- Removed Glimpse and DotGallery with installation of Google Photos

Note:

- QPR2 was recently released, gapps based on QPR2 will be released after Roms have merged the latest changes to ensure compatibility.

- it is dirty flashable over previous build, recommending everyone to update to this build.

Thanks for choosing NikGapps!
[Android Software Development] Ducter:
Lineage install on Pixel 8 pro. Ended up reverting to stock. Installing nikgapps with lineage recovery would error with not enough space for some of the Google applications. Mind the gapps installed and worked fine, I don't want to use the stock mind the gapps install. Anyone know a fix?
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
LineageOS 21?

Can you grab the installation logs and share here?

Did NikGapps ever work for you before or this is the first time you're trying with NikGapps?

Which NikGapps variant did you try that ended up running out of space for you? If stock, can you try with a smaller one, say NikGapps core?
[Android Software Development] Ducter:
Yes, lineage 21.

I will try and install again over the coming days, I went back to stock on the phone.

I've had nikgapps on other phones, not the pixel 8 pro or lineage 21.

I was trying to install Omni version.

Thanks for the reply, I almost didn't post here where I didn't have any logs but was curious if anyone else had that issue.
[Android Software Development] Nikhil:
If it is los21, we have one known issue with bootloop for which I have a fix but I am waiting for someone to test and confirm, regarding the space issue, I need the logs to see what's going on, when you try it next time, please tag me, I'll share a build for you to flash.
[Android Software Development] lojelo:
Hi wondered if anyone can help me out with this issue.

I have just done a clean install of lineage-20.0-20240222-UNOFFICIAL-gts210wifi on a sansung tab s2 (2015) flashed in this order

lineage-20.0-20240222-UNOFFICIAL-gts210wifi

Magisk 27

NikGapps-core-arm64-13-20240307-signed I know it's not the version in the picture but this happens on every version I have tried, the same thing is happening with MindTheGapps. I have also tried to flash it after a reboot but still get this error.

Soon as it gets to NikGapps I keep seeing this in the picture

I have tried 4 sd cards just to make sure they are not corrupted I am using TWRP 3.6.2_9 to flash

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you
[Android Software Development] js-xda:
Not 100 % sure but are you sure that device/ROM is supporting arm64?
[Android Software Development] retry0001-coffee:
You're flashing UNOFFICIAL ROM on an ancient device that hasn't been officially supported since LOS 16. Why are you bothering NikGapps about this? Dude's got more than enough to deal with supporting all the official devices. You're way into the weeds. Talk to the builder of that UNOFFICIAL ROM about what GAPPS support his build.

Oh it's even worse than I thought initially. That device has been off the Official list since LOS 14!!! https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/gts210wifi/
[Android Software Development] lojelo:
This has nothing to do with how old the device is or what ROM is being used *dude* the main issue here is why every single google app ROMs are failing to install all with the same error. I come to this topic because the builder of the ROM I'm using doesn't support any of the apps.

If the above response is what I'm expecting towards my question then ignore it, delete it and move on end of question from me.
[Android Software Development] retry0001-coffee:
Devs got limited time and energy to fix the problems with current devices running official builds. Your device probably lacks space in the partition that 3rd party apps want to install into. Samsung probably hasn't had a vendor update for it in 6 years.
[Android Software Development] lojelo:
Like I said above move on I have.
[Android Software Development] js-xda:
Using custom ROMs is both about gaining liberty from proprietary stock ROM but also to extend lifetime of hardware decided to be EOL by their manufacturer. So, please stop deciding for others (the requestor, the maintainer and other users) whether it is worth it - the decision is up to them to whether it is worth it to try, to look into it or to provide other help.

It could be indeed the limited space. Have you tried also without Magisk just for understanding?
[Android Software Development] retry0001-coffee:
Pay more attention. This isn't just using official alternative ROMs. I use LOS official stuff myself. I got older unofficial on a nexus5. But if I couldn't make nikgapps install on THAT, I wouldn't be bother nikhil about it. It's essentially abandonware. This guy is trying to run some unofficial 20 build on a device LOS hasn't supported since 14. That's crazy.
[Android Software Development] js-xda:
Again, don't decide for others. Just because a build is unofficial or official is not a final decision criteria but can be an important factor to consider. Personally, I have seen better unofficial builds than some official ones. About the specific one here, I can't say but I see no content argument from your side - only stating age and label.

As this is off-topic, this will be my last remark on this matter here.
[Android Software Development] retry0001-coffee:
Everything I said is totally valid. unofficial builds are unofficial, unsupported, even by the ROM maker itself. Asking a 3rd party app builder to debug problems with an unofficial build because you can't get support from the ROM maker, especially during the crunch time as people are adopting a new major official build, is unnecessary.
[Android Software Development] retry0001-coffee:
BTW that is arm hardware not arm64, so maybe that's the entirety of your problem.