GApps, short for Google Apps, are a set of applications developed by Google that are designed to work seamlessly with Android. These apps include popular services like Google Play Store, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Drive, and many more. GApps are not part of the standard Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and are only available on Android devices that are certified by Google.
| Requirement | Details | |--------------|---------| | | ARM, ARM64, x86 – match your device (most modern devices are ARM64) | | Android version | Must be Android 12 or 12L (not 12.1? 12L is API 32) | | Custom ROM | Must support addon.d (survival script) – most LineageOS-based ROMs do | | Recovery | TWRP or custom recovery that supports /system read/write (or dynamic partitions) | | Free space | At least 1–2 GB free in /system (larger packages need more) | | Install order | Flash ROM → reboot recovery → flash GApps → wipe cache/dalvik → boot | gapps android 12
Here is a comprehensive guide to GApps for Android 12. GApps, short for Google Apps, are a set
As of early 2026, Android 12 still holds about 10% of the market share, but because it no longer receives official security updates from Google, be cautious with sensitive data on these builds. If your hardware supports it, consider jumping to Android 13 or 14 for better security. | Requirement | Details | |--------------|---------| | |