Download GAPPS For Android 16: Complete Guide to Google Apps Installation
Google has released stable Android 16 for the entire Pixel lineup, extending support all the way back to the Pixel 6. The search giant also revised its software update policy to provide five major OS upgrades for Pixel 6 and newer devices. This means the Pixel 6 and 7 series will receive Android 17. However, many capable phones won’t be this fortunate and will need to rely on custom ROMs like Lineage OS 23, which may require GAPPS (Google Apps) installation. You can download GAPPS for Android 15 or later here.
The custom ROM scene is gradually advancing toward Android 16. Following Lineage OS 22.1, several custom ROMs including Derpfest and BlissROM are leading the charge. These custom ROMs don’t come with Gapps pre-installed. Since you’ll need them, you can download GAPPS for Android 16 ROMs here.
Understanding GAPPS (Google Apps)
GApps refers to Google’s suite of proprietary applications and services that integrate deeply into the Android ecosystem, though they aren’t an essential part of the Android OS itself. Their inclusion depends on device manufacturers obtaining licensing agreements with Google.
The main components of GApps typically include:
Google Play Store, the official Android app marketplace; Google Play Services, a framework providing APIs for integrating Google services into apps; Gmail; Google Maps; Google Drive; Google Chrome; Google Search; YouTube; Google Calendar; Google Contacts; Google Photos; and Google Assistant, among others.
Why GAPPS Matter on Android
GApps are not part of the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and remain proprietary to Google. Device manufacturers must obtain licenses from Google to include GApps on their devices. While GApps aren’t required for Android devices to function, they provide access to Google’s ecosystem of applications and services.
Custom ROM distributions often exclude GApps by default due to licensing restrictions, requiring users to install separate GApps packages. Various third-party GApps packages are available, including Open GApps and NikGapps, offering different configurations for installing Google apps. Alternatives like MicroG provide open-source replacements for some Google services.
Popular GAPPS Packages
The Open GApps Project and NikGapps are two leading sources for obtaining Google Apps packages for Android devices.
Open GApps Project offers pre-built, DPI-optimized GApps packages with frequent updates supporting all Android versions and platforms. The packages come in various sizes and configurations, allowing users to select the Google apps that best suit their needs. Users are responsible for obtaining proper licenses from Google.
NikGapps provides another custom GApps package with extensive customization and control over installed apps. NikGapps supports a wide range of Android versions, from 11 to 14, and offers regular updates. It includes support for various addons and provides seamless over-the-air (OTA) update experiences.
Both Open GApps and NikGapps packages are commonly used by those installing Google apps on Android devices, particularly custom ROM users running LineageOS or similar systems that don’t include Google apps by default. Users should carefully review available package options and installation instructions to ensure compatibility with their device and Android version.
Currently, Open GApps development has stagnated, while NikGapps receives frequent updates.
Here, download the latest Gapps packages for custom ROMS that do not come with Google Apps pre-installed like the Lineage OS 23.
Download GAPPS for Android 16
Here you will find Gapps that support the latest Android 15 ROM compatible with several device architectures (ARM 64, ARM, X86).
NikGapps
BitGapps
LiteGapps
- Download LiteGapps for Android 16 (sourceforge)
Open Gapps for Android 15
The Open Gapps will be released for Android 15 soon!
- Download Open Gapps for Android 15 | coming soon…
Stay tuned for Open Gapps and more.
Android 16 GAPPS APK: Google Apps Installer APK
This Google Installer APK is the quickest way to install necessary Google Apps on your Android devices without going into TWRP recovery. It will install Google Apps like Play Services and the Play Store.
Later, you can manually download the rest of the Google Apps from the Play Store. We have also posted the Google Installer APK in the first link.
- Google Installer APK | Downloads (post link)
How to Install GAPPS on any Android device?
Note: Some devices may need the boot images to be flashed before flashing custom ROMs or GAPPS.
Warning: We won’t be responsible for any damage or bricked devices.
- Make sure you have rooted and setup TWRP recovery on you Android device.
- Transfer GAPPS files into phone storage.
- Take a full Nandroid backup.
- First, flash the compatible Custom ROM zip, Boot img, or Recovery img, and latest Magisk APK as per your Android device.
- Reboot your device into Recovery Mode.
- Go back to TWRP menu and press INSTALL.
- Select GAPPS zip and SWIPE TO CONFIRM FLASH.
- REBOOT to system.
