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You can grab the latest build directly from the official Open GApps mirrors: Download Open GApps ARM 7.1 Pico 📝 How to Install: Download the file to your device's internal storage or SD card. Reboot into your Custom Recovery (TWRP recommended). (Optional but Recommended) Perform a Nandroid backup. , locate the zip file, and Swipe to Confirm Flash Wipe Cache/Dalvik and Reboot System open-gapps-arm-7.1-pico.zip download
If you've installed a custom ROM on your device, you may have noticed that Google apps are not included. This is because custom ROMs often do not include proprietary Google apps to avoid legal issues. However, many users still want to use Google apps, which is where Open GApps come in. With the correct open-gapps-arm-7