| Variant | Size (Approx) | Includes | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ~50 MB | Google Play Services, Play Store, Google Services Framework | Minimalists; users who install all apps manually. | | Basic | ~80 MB | Core + Google Calendar Sync, Google Contacts Sync | Users who want sync but no bloat. | | Omni | ~120 MB | Basic + Google Search, Google Text-to-Speech, Markup | A middle-ground for daily drivers. | | Full | ~300 MB | Omni + Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Drive, Duo | Users who want common Google apps pre-installed. | | Stock | ~500 MB | Full + Pixel Launcher, Google Dialer, Messages, Chrome | Users who want the Pixel experience on 32-bit ROMs. |
[Chrome] install= no
| Feature | NikGApps ARM32 | OpenGApps ARM32 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (Official builds stop at 11) | | Android 12L Support | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | | Addon.d Survival | ✅ Native | ✅ Native | | Custom Config File | ✅ Advanced (nikgapps.config) | ❌ Limited (.gapps-config) | | Update Frequency | Weekly | Stale (Months old) | | AOSP Replacement | Configurable | Fixed | nikgapps arm32
In the world of custom Android ROMs (LineageOS, crDroid, Pixel Experience, etc.), Google Apps (GApps) are a necessity for most users. While OpenGApps has been the industry standard for years, NikGApps has emerged as a powerful, modern, and highly customizable alternative.
A: Yes, but you must use the Core or Basic variant. Android Go is designed for low RAM, and heavier variants will slow it down. | Variant | Size (Approx) | Includes |
is not just a stopgap; it is the most reliable, configurable, and well-maintained GApps solution for 32-bit architecture today. Whether you are reviving a Samsung Galaxy S4, a Nexus 5, or a budget tablet from 2015, following this guide will ensure you get Google Play working smoothly.
A: NikGApps uses SourceForge. Try a mirror close to your region. Do not use download accelerators. | | Full | ~300 MB | Omni
[General] package_name= NikGapps-full remove_setupwizard= yes [GoogleDialer] install= no