Finally, Google releases Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system, which is now available on most Android devices. However, developers have been working on some custom roms that features Android 6.0 Marshmallow, alongside with some other integration featured in the custom rom.
Before developers start unveiling their custom roms, there are Gapps (Google app) packages available for the custom roms featuring Android 6.0 marshmallow.
To start with, Google Apps are really great Google branded apps that are pre-installed on most android phones and tablets just like the Google Playstore, Gmail, Google Maps, Google backup, Youtube, Google search and other related apps from Google Inc. It's really difficult to find Google Apps (Gapps) on android having custom roms due to some licensing restrictions.
Maybe, you eventually wiped most of the google branded apps from your android device, you may find it difficult to install them (EG- Google Playstore) but with the help of this tutorial, you won't have any problem retrieving that app. Today's stroll, I would brief you guys on how to download and install Google Apps on Android 6.0 Marshmallow ROM.
List of Google Apps needed for Android 6.0 Marshmallow ROM
Step 1: Enable USB debugging on your android, simply go to settings >> Developers option.
Step 2: After that, download Google Apps from here the above links and move the downloaded file to the internal storage of your android device.
Step 3: Now, switch off your device and boot to recovery mode (press and hold Volume Down button + press Power button).
Step 4: After that, go to the recover main menu, then choose install ZIP from SD Card, then select the Google Apps Zip file and install immediately.
Step 5: Once the installation process is completed, simply go back main recovery menu and tap on Reboot system, and your device would be rebooted.
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Once your android device is successfully rebooted, then you would find Google apps (Gapps) on your custom Rom of your android device.
Before developers start unveiling their custom roms, there are Gapps (Google app) packages available for the custom roms featuring Android 6.0 marshmallow.
To start with, Google Apps are really great Google branded apps that are pre-installed on most android phones and tablets just like the Google Playstore, Gmail, Google Maps, Google backup, Youtube, Google search and other related apps from Google Inc. It's really difficult to find Google Apps (Gapps) on android having custom roms due to some licensing restrictions.
Maybe, you eventually wiped most of the google branded apps from your android device, you may find it difficult to install them (EG- Google Playstore) but with the help of this tutorial, you won't have any problem retrieving that app. Today's stroll, I would brief you guys on how to download and install Google Apps on Android 6.0 Marshmallow ROM.
NB: Also try to back up your files before you proceed to the below guide to avoid loss of data.
List of Google Apps needed for Android 6.0 Marshmallow ROM
- Stock Marshmallow Gapps (450MB) – recommended for latest devices because it comes with all Google apps
- Full Marshmallow Gapps (441MB) – Almost similar with the Stock marshmallow gapps,but doesn’t replace AOSP for Gallery, Launcher, Email, Keyboard, browser, SMS, Webview and Pico TTS
- Mini Marshmallow Gapps (228MB) – comes with the most popular Google apps
- Micro Marshmallow Gapps (142MB) – comes with limited set of Google apps like Gmail, Calendar, Google Now and other needed Google apps that’s not available on Google Playstore
- Nano Marshmallow Gapps (91MB) – important Google apps are limited, and comes with other few functionality that’s not available on Google store
- Pico Marshmallow Gapps (49MB) – this is the smallest version of Gapps with the most important Google apps.
How to Install Google Apps (Gapps) on Android 6.0 Marshmallow ROM
Before proceeding to the below guide, make sure that your android device has an unlocked bootloader, rooted and also have the latest custom recovery (TWRP/CWM) installed on it.
Step 1: Enable USB debugging on your android, simply go to settings >> Developers option.
Step 2: After that, download Google Apps from here the above links and move the downloaded file to the internal storage of your android device.
Step 3: Now, switch off your device and boot to recovery mode (press and hold Volume Down button + press Power button).
Step 4: After that, go to the recover main menu, then choose install ZIP from SD Card, then select the Google Apps Zip file and install immediately.
Step 5: Once the installation process is completed, simply go back main recovery menu and tap on Reboot system, and your device would be rebooted.
Read also: How to Quickly Install and Run Backtrack On Android
Once your android device is successfully rebooted, then you would find Google apps (Gapps) on your custom Rom of your android device.