Official Open GApps for Nougat shipped with Play Services v21.x. Updated builds now include v23.30.xx (the last version supporting API 25). This brings:
For those who must run Android 7.1.2 with updated-like GApps behavior:
While the ROM may be old, individual Google components (GMS Core, Calendar Sync, Contacts Sync) receive security fixes. Updated builds pull these from the latest APKs compatible with API 25. open gapps android 712 updated
Open GApps is a community-maintained package of Google apps and services (GApps) that lets users install Google's Play Store, Play Services, and other Google apps on custom Android ROMs that don't include them.
You have choices. Here’s a comparison: Official Open GApps for Nougat shipped with Play
| Feature | Open GApps (updated) | MindTheGApps | LiteGApps | microG | |--------|----------------------|--------------|-----------|--------| | Last update for 7.1.2 | 2025–2026 (unofficial) | 2017 (official) | 2020 | Active | | Google Play Store | ✅ Latest | ❌ Old | ✅ Old | ❌ (needs patch) | | Google Play Services | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ (replacement) | | Push notifications | ✅ FCM | ✅ FCM | ✅ FCM | ⚠️ Requires setup | | System partition size | ~150MB (nano) | ~180MB | ~80MB | ~15MB | | Recommended for | Most users | Stable old ROMs | Extreme low storage | Privacy focus |
Winner for “updated” needs: Open GApps (community builds). MindTheGApps is too outdated, while microG requires tinkering. Author: [Generated AI] Date: April 19, 2026 MindTheGApps
Author: [Generated AI] Date: April 19, 2026
MindTheGApps was originally created for LineageOS. While their primary focus is newer Android versions, they still maintain minimal, stable GApps for Nougat.
Download: Look for MindTheGApps-7.1.2 archives on LineageOS mirrors or trusted XDA threads. Always verify SHA256 checksums.
Given that Android 7.1.2 (API level 25, codename "Nougat") is a legacy system from 2016–2017, this paper focuses on the concept of "updated" in the context of end-of-life software, security patches, and community-maintained forks.