Flashing GApps incorrectly is the #1 cause of bootloops. Follow this meticulous guide.
Perseus ran a diagnostic.
: Ensure you select 7.1 even for 7.1.2 ; the packages are compatible across minor Nougat updates. open gapps android 712 updated
remains a cornerstone for users running custom ROMs like LineageOS 14.1 Flashing GApps incorrectly is the #1 cause of bootloops
| Feature | Open GApps (updated) | MindTheGApps | LiteGApps | microG | |--------|----------------------|--------------|-----------|--------| | Last update for 7.1.2 | 2025–2026 (unofficial) | 2017 (official) | 2020 | Active | | Google Play Store | ✅ Latest | ❌ Old | ✅ Old | ❌ (needs patch) | | Google Play Services | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ (replacement) | | Push notifications | ✅ FCM | ✅ FCM | ✅ FCM | ⚠️ Requires setup | | System partition size | ~150MB (nano) | ~180MB | ~80MB | ~15MB | | Recommended for | Most users | Stable old ROMs | Extreme low storage | Privacy focus | : Ensure you select 7