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- This module installs a regular open_gapps-* zip (except aroma variant) systemlessly. When it's disabled, Google Play Services are automatically disabled on the next boot as well. This prevents continuous, disturbing gms crashes.
- Any open_gapps-* zip, except aroma variant
- Custom recovery
- Magisk
- Make sure an open_gapps-* zip (except aroma variant) exists somewhere in /sdcard or /external_sd directories or subdirectories (max directory depth must be 3 -- i.e., /sdcard/Download/OpenGApps).
- Optional -- run
touch /data/r
to reinstall open_gapps-* zip (ortouch /data/u
to uninstall the module). - Optional -- set up a gapps-config.txt file (removal lists work as pseudo-removal lists -- systemless debloat).
- Install from custom recovery (i.e., TWRP).
2018.9.23 (201809230)
- Max OpenGApps search directory depth set to 3 for faster speed.
- Support for latest Magisk versions
- Updated documentation
- Use /dev/urandom over /dev/random.
- Use Magisk imgtool over make_ext4fs and resize2fs.
2018.8.12 (201808120)
- Added GMS Manager script -- automatically enables/disables Google Play Services when MagicGApps is enabled/disabled; self-remove when MagicGApps is uninstalled
- Updated module description
2018.8.11 (201808110)
- Fixed GApps runtime permission issues
- Fixed "make_ext4fs not found" (devices running Android P)
- Let Open GApps installer use the real /persist
- Major optimizations & cosmetic changes
- Removed
gp
executable - Updated documentation