It doesn't include "bloat" like Google Maps, YouTube, or Gmail; you can download those individually from the Play Store later. Performance:
Follow these steps to deploy the package alongside a clean custom ROM installation: Step 1: Storage and Backup
Check the boxes for , System , Cache , and Data . Swipe the slider at the bottom to confirm the wipe. Step 4: Flash the ROM and GApps Return to the main menu and select Install . Locate and select your Android 7.1 custom ROM zip file. Tap Add more Zips . Locate and select open-gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20220215.zip . Swipe to confirm the flash. Step 5: Finalize and Reboot
Download the exact open-gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20220215.zip file and your chosen Android 7.1 custom ROM zip file. Move both files to your device's internal storage or external SD card. Step 3: Wipe the Device (Clean Install) open-gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20220215
: Boot into your custom recovery and create a full NANDroid backup of your current system.
: Specifies the processor architecture. This package is built strictly for 32-bit ARM processors (ARMv7/Cortex), which power the vast majority of older legacy Android smartphones and tablets.
This package is the Open GApps Pico variant for ARM (32-bit) devices running Android 7.1 (Nougat), build date 2022-02-15. Pico includes only the minimal Google apps/services needed to access the Play Store (Google Play Services, Play Store, minimal Google Framework components). It doesn't include "bloat" like Google Maps, YouTube,
Fewer background services running means better RAM management for older hardware. Troubleshooting "Error 70" If you see during installation, it means your device's System Partition is full
Before attempting to flash this specific package, ensure your target setup meets all compatibility requirements: Requirement Specification 32-bit ARM (ARMv7) Android Version 7.1.0, 7.1.1, or 7.1.2 (Nougat) Custom ROM Base AOSP, LineageOS 14.1, Resurrection Remix, or similar Recovery Environment TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) or OrangeFox Recovery Storage Space ~150MB free on the /system partition Step-by-Step Installation Guide
To save system space, the Pico package excludes almost every user-facing Google application. Apps like Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Chrome, Google Photos, and even Google Search/Assistant are completely absent. Users who need these apps must install them manually from the Google Play Store after setting up the device. Target Hardware and Use Cases Step 4: Flash the ROM and GApps Return
: Always perform a "Nandroid" backup of your current system before flashing.
: Foundational background frameworks, shared libraries, and target directory configurations.