Gapps Android 6.0.1 -

Avoid: “GApps for all versions” one-size-fits-all ZIPs – they rarely work correctly on 6.0.1.

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By following this guide, your vintage Android 6.0.1 device will run Google services smoothly, extending its life far beyond its original expiration date. Happy flashing.

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Have a specific issue with GApps on your Marshmallow device? Drop a comment on XDA’s LineageOS 13 thread for your device model. gapps android 6.0.1

GApps (Google Apps) is a packaged bundle of Google proprietary applications and services that are not included in AOSP (Android Open Source Project) builds. For Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), GApps packages provide the Google Play ecosystem and related components needed for a complete Google experience on custom ROMs or AOSP-based devices.

If you have ever been to an XDA Developers forum, you have seen the warning in bold red text: "Use the correct GApps for your Android version." By following this guide, your vintage Android 6

Here is what happens if you flash GApps designed for Android 7.1 (Nougat) onto Android 6.0.1:

The Golden Rule: Android 6.0.1 = API Level 23. Your GApps must explicitly state "Android 6.0" or "API 23". Have a specific issue with GApps on your Marshmallow device

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| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Setup Wizard crashes | Delete SetupWizard.apk from GApps zip or use pico variant | | Play Store not updating | Clear Data for Play Store & Google Play Services | | Insufficient storage | Use pico variant (smallest) or resize system partition | | Bootloop | Wipe cache/dalvik, reflash ROM only, then GApps |

Source: XDA Developers
BitGApps was designed for devices with small /system partitions (e.g., Moto G 2014, Galaxy S4 Mini). It uses heavily optimized, compressed libraries.

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