Time for an update (R and Q) (16th Nov '20)
XDA Post
Download
- Q users clean flash please!
- R users clean flash if you're on 25th Oct build or older
- nikgapps.config is updated with Android Auto and Device Setup (Android for work), you can fetch the config file from zip or get it from v8 folder on SF and replace existing nikgapps.config with it
Enjoy!
XDA Post
Download
- Q users clean flash please!
- R users clean flash if you're on 25th Oct build or older
- nikgapps.config is updated with Android Auto and Device Setup (Android for work), you can fetch the config file from zip or get it from v8 folder on SF and replace existing nikgapps.config with it
Enjoy!
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Time for an update (R and Q) (12th Dec '20)
XDA Post (read the changelog and notes carefully)
Download
Note:
Latest version of Vanced YouTube and Music apps are uploaded in @NikGappsGroup
Enjoy! 🙂
XDA Post (read the changelog and notes carefully)
Download
Note:
Latest version of Vanced YouTube and Music apps are uploaded in @NikGappsGroup
Enjoy! 🙂
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A hotfix update is pushed to sourceforge.net (14th Dec build) for Android R.
Those of you who experienced crashes with Google maps should no longer face this with 14th Dec build.
Dirty flashing over 12th Dec will work.
Apologies for the inconvenience caused!
Those of you who experienced crashes with Google maps should no longer face this with 14th Dec build.
Dirty flashing over 12th Dec will work.
Apologies for the inconvenience caused!
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NikGapps - Releases pinned «A hotfix update is pushed to sourceforge.net (14th Dec build) for Android R. Those of you who experienced crashes with Google maps should no longer face this with 14th Dec build. Dirty flashing over 12th Dec will work. Apologies for the inconvenience caused!»
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Alright guys, for those who are facing weird issues with Gapps, kindly clean flash.
All the google apps are working perfectly fine for me here. If something is wrong at your end check with your Rom developer or try with a different rom.
All the google apps are working perfectly fine for me here. If something is wrong at your end check with your Rom developer or try with a different rom.
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Hi Everyone,
A few announcements before the next release!
1. Vanced YouTube
- In our recent discussion with vanced team, we wanted to address an issue that has been bugging a lot of users. That is, not being able to install the latest version of YouTube Vanced on top of existing one.
- With v14 being an outdated version, in the best interest of everyone, we've decided to discontinue shipping that version with NikGapps packages.
- With that, we're going to ship vanced manager instead of YouTube Vanced v14 for users to independently install whichever vanced version they want to install.
- The issue that you're experiencing with YouTube Vanced root version where the play services are not compatible. The root cause is still unknown and the workaround of that is to use non root version.
2. NikGapps Variants Definitions
- With the current definition of variants that we have, there is a big gap between omni and macro variant and we'd like to address that.
- We've decided to re-define the packages regrouping them based on their association with other google apps. For e.g. Dialer goes with Contacts and Messages.
- Thanks to NikGapps Addons we can now drop macro variant allowing users to flash addons to meet their desired gapps package.
- Following is the new definition of NikGapps variants.
Core - No changes
Basic - Core + Wellbeing, Vanced Manager, Dialer, Messages, Contacts, Carrier Services, Clock
Omni - Basic + Setup Wizard, Calculator, Drive, Maps, Gmail, Photos, Health Services
Stock - Omni + Pixel Launcher, DPS, Velvet, Files, Play Games, Calendar, Markup, Sound, Wallpaper, Feedback, Partner Setup
Full - No changes
With one less variant to maintain, we'd be able to provide faster updates!
3. NikGapps Addons
- We're glad to announce that with next release we'd be releasing all the individual google apps packages as addons (such as Gmail, Calendar, etc)
- These addons will be exclusive for NikGapps users.
- Those who are on NikGapps can benefit from individual addons that they can download from @NikGappsGroup.
- With this, you can choose a lower variant and download only the ones that you need.
4. NikGapps Release Updates
- With limited resources, we bear the cost of the project and its quite difficult to maintain builds for every version.
- We'd be dropping pie support with our last pie release
- Pie will receive another update only if the last build stops working
- Android Q and R will have regular updates
Thanks for all your support!
Keep safe and wait for the next update!
A few announcements before the next release!
1. Vanced YouTube
- In our recent discussion with vanced team, we wanted to address an issue that has been bugging a lot of users. That is, not being able to install the latest version of YouTube Vanced on top of existing one.
- With v14 being an outdated version, in the best interest of everyone, we've decided to discontinue shipping that version with NikGapps packages.
- With that, we're going to ship vanced manager instead of YouTube Vanced v14 for users to independently install whichever vanced version they want to install.
- The issue that you're experiencing with YouTube Vanced root version where the play services are not compatible. The root cause is still unknown and the workaround of that is to use non root version.
2. NikGapps Variants Definitions
- With the current definition of variants that we have, there is a big gap between omni and macro variant and we'd like to address that.
- We've decided to re-define the packages regrouping them based on their association with other google apps. For e.g. Dialer goes with Contacts and Messages.
- Thanks to NikGapps Addons we can now drop macro variant allowing users to flash addons to meet their desired gapps package.
- Following is the new definition of NikGapps variants.
Core - No changes
Basic - Core + Wellbeing, Vanced Manager, Dialer, Messages, Contacts, Carrier Services, Clock
Omni - Basic + Setup Wizard, Calculator, Drive, Maps, Gmail, Photos, Health Services
Stock - Omni + Pixel Launcher, DPS, Velvet, Files, Play Games, Calendar, Markup, Sound, Wallpaper, Feedback, Partner Setup
Full - No changes
With one less variant to maintain, we'd be able to provide faster updates!
3. NikGapps Addons
- We're glad to announce that with next release we'd be releasing all the individual google apps packages as addons (such as Gmail, Calendar, etc)
- These addons will be exclusive for NikGapps users.
- Those who are on NikGapps can benefit from individual addons that they can download from @NikGappsGroup.
- With this, you can choose a lower variant and download only the ones that you need.
4. NikGapps Release Updates
- With limited resources, we bear the cost of the project and its quite difficult to maintain builds for every version.
- We'd be dropping pie support with our last pie release
- Pie will receive another update only if the last build stops working
- Android Q and R will have regular updates
Thanks for all your support!
Keep safe and wait for the next update!
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Time for an update (P/Q/R) (31st Dec '20)
XDA Post (read the changelog and notes carefully)
Download
Note:
- This is the final build for Pie users. We will only release new build for pie users if current one has issues/stops working with rom updates
- NikGapps variants are redesigned (we have dropped macro variant, instead we're releasing all the individual google apps addons in @NikGappsGroup group)
- Remember, this is exclusive for those who use NikGapps, so the addons will only work on top of NikGapps packages. so if you wish to flash them on top of Rom with inline gapps! flash NikGapps core, then you'll be able to flash the addons.
- YouTube vanced v14 is removed from this release as it is outdated
- Vanced Manager is added with default config value 0 (users can opt to install it by changing nikgapps.config)
- nikgapps.config is updated to v11, please make sure you are on latest config.
Always take backup before flashing if you care about your data. Dirty flash 'should' work but you need to be on latest nikgapps.config
Happy New Year Guys! Enjoy! 🙂
XDA Post (read the changelog and notes carefully)
Download
Note:
- This is the final build for Pie users. We will only release new build for pie users if current one has issues/stops working with rom updates
- NikGapps variants are redesigned (we have dropped macro variant, instead we're releasing all the individual google apps addons in @NikGappsGroup group)
- Remember, this is exclusive for those who use NikGapps, so the addons will only work on top of NikGapps packages. so if you wish to flash them on top of Rom with inline gapps! flash NikGapps core, then you'll be able to flash the addons.
- YouTube vanced v14 is removed from this release as it is outdated
- Vanced Manager is added with default config value 0 (users can opt to install it by changing nikgapps.config)
- nikgapps.config is updated to v11, please make sure you are on latest config.
Always take backup before flashing if you care about your data. Dirty flash 'should' work but you need to be on latest nikgapps.config
Happy New Year Guys! Enjoy! 🙂
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How often would you like to have NikGapps updates?
Anonymous Poll
16%
Nightly (majorly focused on playstore updates)
20%
Weekly (focused on small fixes reported in group)
19%
Biweekly (focused on set of fixes released together)
45%
Monthly (focused on adding new features)
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New Release is up! (Q/R) (24th Jan 2021)
Changelog:
- Fixed an issue where sideloading of NikGapps packages failed
- Fixed an issue where the permissions were resetting upon dirty flashing NikGapps
- Mounting fixes (require feedback from users with dynamic partitions on space issue)
- Many under the hood improvements
Note:
It is really difficult to keep track of existing issues, kindly open a issue on Gitlab with proper details and logs.
For those who would like to contribute to the project in any form (updating wiki, updating website blogs, updating apks, fixing a bug, etc), feel free to reach out to @DrAMoled or @iNikhilMenghani
To start with, following is the repository for all the apks used in NikGapps.
Android R: https://gitlab.com/nikgapps/11
Android Q: https://gitlab.com/nikgapps/10
You can send a PR with updated apks and it will be reflected in next scheduled release.
NikGapps builds are now automated (huge thanks to @ElytrA8 for helping with the automation)
With builds being automated, you will see canary builds more frequently at following link
https://sourceforge.net/projects/nikgapps/files/Canary-Releases
The release will contain bleeding edge features which will move to monthly stable releases after they are tested.
Thanks for choosing NikGapps!
Changelog:
- Fixed an issue where sideloading of NikGapps packages failed
- Fixed an issue where the permissions were resetting upon dirty flashing NikGapps
- Mounting fixes (require feedback from users with dynamic partitions on space issue)
- Many under the hood improvements
Note:
It is really difficult to keep track of existing issues, kindly open a issue on Gitlab with proper details and logs.
For those who would like to contribute to the project in any form (updating wiki, updating website blogs, updating apks, fixing a bug, etc), feel free to reach out to @DrAMoled or @iNikhilMenghani
To start with, following is the repository for all the apks used in NikGapps.
Android R: https://gitlab.com/nikgapps/11
Android Q: https://gitlab.com/nikgapps/10
You can send a PR with updated apks and it will be reflected in next scheduled release.
NikGapps builds are now automated (huge thanks to @ElytrA8 for helping with the automation)
With builds being automated, you will see canary builds more frequently at following link
https://sourceforge.net/projects/nikgapps/files/Canary-Releases
The release will contain bleeding edge features which will move to monthly stable releases after they are tested.
Thanks for choosing NikGapps!
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Thanks to @coin3x, @DrAMoled, @nezorflame, @r6680jc, @etahamad, @itisyewolf, @MilindGoel15 and vanced team into putting in so much time and efforts, helping narrow down the issue and fix it.
Rooted Vanced YouTube works now!
The changes will reflect in tomorrow's canary release.
Rooted Vanced YouTube works now!
The changes will reflect in tomorrow's canary release.
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New Canary Release is up! (Q/R) (28th Jan 2021)
Changelog:
- Fixed YouTube Vanced Root version not working (Thanks to @coin3x, @DrAMoled, @nezorflame, @r6680jc, @etahamad, @itisyewolf, @MilindGoel15)
- Fixed Android tv remote app crash
- Add missing GBoard properties
- Ship GoogleRecorder 2.1
- Playstore Updates (R) (27th Jan)
Note:
- All the builds going forward will come with changelog file within the zip for those who are curious about the changelog. (I will try and upload it outside too later on so you don't have to download the whole zip just to check the changelog)
- Clean flash is must for everything to work fine!
This build is closest to stable Android 11.
Feedback is required so it can be moved to Stable Releases. :)
Cheers!
Changelog:
- Fixed YouTube Vanced Root version not working (Thanks to @coin3x, @DrAMoled, @nezorflame, @r6680jc, @etahamad, @itisyewolf, @MilindGoel15)
- Fixed Android tv remote app crash
- Add missing GBoard properties
- Ship GoogleRecorder 2.1
- Playstore Updates (R) (27th Jan)
Note:
- All the builds going forward will come with changelog file within the zip for those who are curious about the changelog. (I will try and upload it outside too later on so you don't have to download the whole zip just to check the changelog)
- Clean flash is must for everything to work fine!
This build is closest to stable Android 11.
Feedback is required so it can be moved to Stable Releases. :)
Cheers!
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Folks,
In case you're wondering why we're having random canary releases. Let me officially announce it for you.
We've decided to build NikGapps only when there is a change in installer noscript or there are playstore updates making the download worth your time.
The reason why we're doing this is because it doesn't motivate us or rather make sense in building Gapps unless there are some changes involved.
In last few days, we have been working on setting up the builds such that it recognizes whether or not there are significant changes made to the source or there are playstore updates. It's safe to say that we're 80% there.
We're also working on updating the changelog on the website with every canary release so that you are aware of the changes introduced and you know whether to download the new release or not.
Hope this makes it easier for you!
Thanks for choosing NikGapps!
In case you're wondering why we're having random canary releases. Let me officially announce it for you.
We've decided to build NikGapps only when there is a change in installer noscript or there are playstore updates making the download worth your time.
The reason why we're doing this is because it doesn't motivate us or rather make sense in building Gapps unless there are some changes involved.
In last few days, we have been working on setting up the builds such that it recognizes whether or not there are significant changes made to the source or there are playstore updates. It's safe to say that we're 80% there.
We're also working on updating the changelog on the website with every canary release so that you are aware of the changes introduced and you know whether to download the new release or not.
Hope this makes it easier for you!
Thanks for choosing NikGapps!
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Hello everyone,
Thank you for your support, so we are able to keep providing and improving our NikGapps packages for free to everyone who needs it.
We realized that we can't answer all the questions in support group because our team has been busy with personal stuff lately and it's leading into dissatisfaction from users that are facing some problems but we're trying to keep notes for bugs and stuff and we thank you for your reports.
Due to overwhelming reports between number of users that need support and number of admins active, we don't have too much time like we used to have in the past. Thus, we need your help.
We recently purged inactive admins, we appreciated your contribution and feel free to reapply if you have time again.
If some of you are interested in helping other users and have knowledge to guide them patiently and just be polite to them, please let us know by sending pm to @NikhilMenghani or @DrAmoled.
Small sneak peaks for next release will include 64 bit chrome.
Thank you for your support, stay safe.
If you want us to support other architecture than arm64 consider donating to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/inikhilmenghani so we can get ARM device for the build purpose.
Thank you for your support, so we are able to keep providing and improving our NikGapps packages for free to everyone who needs it.
We realized that we can't answer all the questions in support group because our team has been busy with personal stuff lately and it's leading into dissatisfaction from users that are facing some problems but we're trying to keep notes for bugs and stuff and we thank you for your reports.
Due to overwhelming reports between number of users that need support and number of admins active, we don't have too much time like we used to have in the past. Thus, we need your help.
We recently purged inactive admins, we appreciated your contribution and feel free to reapply if you have time again.
If some of you are interested in helping other users and have knowledge to guide them patiently and just be polite to them, please let us know by sending pm to @NikhilMenghani or @DrAmoled.
Small sneak peaks for next release will include 64 bit chrome.
Thank you for your support, stay safe.
If you want us to support other architecture than arm64 consider donating to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/inikhilmenghani so we can get ARM device for the build purpose.
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Hey Guys,
We're back with a few announcements :)
1. Canary Release (4th April 2021) (R/Q)
While we had a lot of Canary Releases recently, we're up with one last before we could go to Stable Release!
- This one comes with addon v3 support (since LOS officially moved addon.d to v3)
- We added support for 4 more google apps - GoogleDuo, GoogleSheets, GoogleDocs, GoogleSlides. (we will update the website shortly)
2. Going Open-Source
We wanted to make sure we have everything setup before we went open-source, now that we do, developers can contribute towards NikGapps and help the community with more and more updates.
- This also enables us to keep track of the open isues so we can bring them to closure. Please make sure you create an issue with proper logs in the issue tab of NikGapps-build repo if you're experiencing any issue with NikGapps, bugs reported on github repository will be our priority.
- This also takes us to the next level and offer more than just predefined gapps and addons. (Look for 3rd announcement).
- NikGapps-build
- NikGapps-fetch
- NikGapps-config
- NikGapps Apk Source - 11
- NikGapps Apk Source - 10
You will find more information in the repository itself.
Note: Usage of any of the NikGapps resources will only be allowed if it follows with proper credits, we reserve the right to take action against those who steal our hard work without credits.
3. Ability to build your custom NikGapps package [Beta]
- Yes, now you can build a NikGapps package with exactly the apps you wish be part of the package.
- No, you don't need a server to build it
- No, you don't need to learn coding to build it
- Yes, It is very simple, you only need your edited nikgapps.config file which you're using to customize your installation. Follow the steps on NikGapps-config repo and you'll be good to go!
- Yes, we worked really hard to achieve this for you!
Feedback on this will be highly appreciated!
We thank you for choosing NikGapps!
We're back with a few announcements :)
1. Canary Release (4th April 2021) (R/Q)
While we had a lot of Canary Releases recently, we're up with one last before we could go to Stable Release!
- This one comes with addon v3 support (since LOS officially moved addon.d to v3)
- We added support for 4 more google apps - GoogleDuo, GoogleSheets, GoogleDocs, GoogleSlides. (we will update the website shortly)
2. Going Open-Source
We wanted to make sure we have everything setup before we went open-source, now that we do, developers can contribute towards NikGapps and help the community with more and more updates.
- This also enables us to keep track of the open isues so we can bring them to closure. Please make sure you create an issue with proper logs in the issue tab of NikGapps-build repo if you're experiencing any issue with NikGapps, bugs reported on github repository will be our priority.
- This also takes us to the next level and offer more than just predefined gapps and addons. (Look for 3rd announcement).
- NikGapps-build
- NikGapps-fetch
- NikGapps-config
- NikGapps Apk Source - 11
- NikGapps Apk Source - 10
You will find more information in the repository itself.
Note: Usage of any of the NikGapps resources will only be allowed if it follows with proper credits, we reserve the right to take action against those who steal our hard work without credits.
3. Ability to build your custom NikGapps package [Beta]
- Yes, now you can build a NikGapps package with exactly the apps you wish be part of the package.
- No, you don't need a server to build it
- No, you don't need to learn coding to build it
- Yes, It is very simple, you only need your edited nikgapps.config file which you're using to customize your installation. Follow the steps on NikGapps-config repo and you'll be good to go!
- Yes, we worked really hard to achieve this for you!
Feedback on this will be highly appreciated!
We thank you for choosing NikGapps!
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Hey Guys,
Latest canary release (15th April) is pushed to sourceforce with many addon.d changes
- Addon.d v3 support
- Made addon.d versioning configurable (Read How to control addon.d execution with NikGapps)
- Completely uninstall nikgapps, just by setting execute.d=0 and dirty flashing your rom
- Clean up nikgapps noscripts with execute.d=0 (this will now not only prevent the execution of nikgapps addon.d noscripts but also remove any residue left in the system)
- Fix several addon.d specific issues from last few canary releases
- update nikgapps.config to v13
- feel free to dirty flash over last canary release
full changelog: here
ToDo:
- fix mounting partition for dynamic partitions
- go packages for android 11
- stable release (depends on feedback from above canary release)
- update chrome to v90
- google podcast addon
- playstore updates
Please Note: it is always advisable to use latest config for config-releases (download v13 before sending your next pull request)
Thanks to all the admins in the support group for handling user queries!
Cheers!
Latest canary release (15th April) is pushed to sourceforce with many addon.d changes
- Addon.d v3 support
- Made addon.d versioning configurable (Read How to control addon.d execution with NikGapps)
- Completely uninstall nikgapps, just by setting execute.d=0 and dirty flashing your rom
- Clean up nikgapps noscripts with execute.d=0 (this will now not only prevent the execution of nikgapps addon.d noscripts but also remove any residue left in the system)
- Fix several addon.d specific issues from last few canary releases
- update nikgapps.config to v13
- feel free to dirty flash over last canary release
full changelog: here
ToDo:
- fix mounting partition for dynamic partitions
- go packages for android 11
- stable release (depends on feedback from above canary release)
- update chrome to v90
- google podcast addon
- playstore updates
Please Note: it is always advisable to use latest config for config-releases (download v13 before sending your next pull request)
Thanks to all the admins in the support group for handling user queries!
Cheers!
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Hey everyone,
Latest canary release has been pushed with playstore updates (for android R, Q will follow up soon) and major noscript changes around mounting the partitions.
Hoping to get some feedback on latest canary, please post your feedback on how it works out for you along with installation logs.
Dirty flashing over last build will work just fine.
Thanks for choosing NikGapps!
Latest canary release has been pushed with playstore updates (for android R, Q will follow up soon) and major noscript changes around mounting the partitions.
Hoping to get some feedback on latest canary, please post your feedback on how it works out for you along with installation logs.
Dirty flashing over last build will work just fine.
Thanks for choosing NikGapps!
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Hi All,
Today's canary release (16th May) comes with a lot of base changes
Changelog:
- Update how Busybox is installed
- Add support for system_ext partition (hopefully helps with storage full issue)
- Rebase the installer noscript (optimized to a great extent)
- Dynamically choose which partition to install gapps to (the installer will pick the partition which is writable)
- Prevent GBoard and GoogleClock addons from flashing before first boot (this needs to be flashed before first boot)
- detailed changelog here
Need feedback on this release! Kindly share installation logs after you flash it.
Enjoy! :)
Today's canary release (16th May) comes with a lot of base changes
Changelog:
- Update how Busybox is installed
- Add support for system_ext partition (hopefully helps with storage full issue)
- Rebase the installer noscript (optimized to a great extent)
- Dynamically choose which partition to install gapps to (the installer will pick the partition which is writable)
- Prevent GBoard and GoogleClock addons from flashing before first boot (this needs to be flashed before first boot)
- detailed changelog here
Need feedback on this release! Kindly share installation logs after you flash it.
Enjoy! :)
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