Android Pie has finally launched by Google a few weeks ago. It brings loads of new features and UI changes that make it better than earlier versions of Android. There are tons of changes made by Google on the latest installment of Android. Getting engaging with Android Pie 9.0, the way of interaction with Android mobile has mostly changed. Currently, Android 9.0 is available for Google Pixel’s device, Essential phone, and some other devices.
Since the release of Android Pie beta update, lots of Android developers working hard on the AOSP (Android Open Source Program) ROMs. Now, there are many AOSP ROMS available for various devices. One can easily install them on their device and taste the new Android Pie. But, installing this AOSP ROM is not enough. Google Apps are required to make it complete Android 9 package. An Android device without Gapps looks very odd like a mobile without a battery. Just flash downloaded GApps files on Android Pie GSI ROM mentioned here Download & Install Android Pie 9.0 GSI ROM on Android Project Treble Devices.
GApps aka Google Applications are apps that are developed by Google for Android devices. GApps on Android Pie is basically a package that consists of all Google apps. Basically, in the Gapps package, you will find apps like Google Play Services, Google App, Google Framework, Google Play Store, etc. Gapps package plays an integral role when it comes to installing custom ROMs on a mobile phone. If you are going to install the custom ROM on your mobile then, flashing the GApps on Android Pie is must in order to taste the pure Android Pie.
Latest GApps for Android Pie is unofficially available one can try it if you are going to install any Custom ROM on your mobile phone. Hence, this is the alpha build of Gapps, maybe you will experience some problems. In this article, we have briefed up the Google Apps for Android Pie that can be installed on Android Pie Custom ROMs. As of now, Android Pie got immense welcome from every corner of the world.
The unofficial build of Android Pie GApps is available for devices that are based on ARM and ARM 64 architecture. GApps package is the device-specific i.e. devices with the same architecture can use this Gapps.
First of all, you need to copy the downloaded GApps ZIP file to your android device.
Now you need to boot your device into TWRP Recovery Mode.
Click on Install and select Downloaded ZIP file and Swipe right to flash the zip file.
Tap on Reboot icon and you are done.
Thanks to nerozflame and SpasilliumNexus from Open GApps team who created this build for Android Pie devices.
Also Check: How To Download and Install Android P Custom ROM [GUIDE].
As we know Gapps is an integral part of the Android operating system. Android is incomplete without having Gapps installed in it. The latest Android Pie based custom ROMs also require external Gapps package. In this post, we have talked about the Gapps for Android Pie. By the way, this is the unofficial build that may include a couple of bugs. If you are facing problem after flashing the Gapps, let us know in the comment below. We will try to find the best solution to your problem as quickly as possible.
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