The OpenGApps project, while widely trusted, has not received active updates since 2022. This means:
Navigate to your storage location and select your Android 7.1 custom ROM ZIP file. Tap . Select the open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20220215.zip file.
: Your custom ROM must be based exactly on Android 7.1.x (Nougat). Flashing this on Android 8.0 or 6.0 will cause persistent Google Services crashes.
: Since the OpenGApps project is no longer maintained, newer devices may benefit from alternatives: opengappsarm71pico20220215 install
Once the GApps installation is complete, tap . Select Reboot System . Troubleshooting Common Issues
You cannot simply download the file and tap "Install." Android's security model prevents this. You need a custom recovery environment.
Skip this step only if you are adding OpenGApps to an already functioning Android 7.1 ROM. In TWRP, tap on . Select Advanced Wipe . The OpenGApps project, while widely trusted, has not
Navigate to the location where you saved the open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20220215.zip file. Select the zip file.
: Represents the build date (February 15, 2022). This stable legacy build is highly sought after for Nougat ROMs due to its proven compatibility and lack of modern Play Services bloat. Prerequisites and Requirements
TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) is highly recommended. Select the open_gapps-arm-7
To install this package, follow these standard steps for custom recovery:
Power off and use the specific button combo (usually Power + Volume Up) to enter TWRP. Navigate to the open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20220215.zip Swipe to confirm Flash. (Optional but Recommended) Cache/Dalvik after the install. Reboot System Troubleshooting Common Issues Error 20 (Wrong Architecture):
You must have TWRP or similar custom recovery installed. Battery: Ensure your device has at least 60% battery. Backup: Perform a full Nandroid Backup via TWRP.