Open GApps offers multiple “flavors” based on which Google apps are included:
| Variant | Included (beyond core) | Size (approx) | |---------|------------------------|----------------| | pico | Play Store + Services + minimal framework | ~80 MB | | nano | + Google Search app (Now/Assistant) | ~120 MB | | micro | + Gmail, Calendar, Google TTS | ~200 MB | | mini | + Chrome, Maps, Drive, YouTube, Photos | ~320 MB | | full | + most Google apps (Keep, News, etc.) | ~500 MB | | stock | Replaces AOSP apps (Camera, Dialer, Contacts) with Google’s | ~620 MB | | super | Nearly all Google apps available for Nougat | ~750 MB+ | gapps android 7.1.2 nougat
Recommendation for older devices: Use pico or nano to save system partition space and reduce RAM usage. Technical Report: Google Apps (GApps) for Android 7
Nano is the sweet spot. It gives you the Play Store, core services, and FaceUnlock (if your hardware supports it) without bloating your system partition. If you have a device with 2+ GB of RAM and a large system partition (e.g., Nexus 6P), feel free to use Stock or Full. Choosing the Right GApps Variant for Nougat 7
Warning for legacy devices: Older phones (e.g., Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC One M7) have tiny system partitions (~800 MB). On these, only Pico or Nano will fit. Otherwise, you’ll run out of space and get an “Error 70” during flash.
Most GApps providers offer multiple “variants,” ranging from pico (bare minimum) to super (everything Google has to offer). Here’s a breakdown for Android 7.1.2 Nougat:
| Variant | Size (approx.) | Included | Best for | |---------|----------------|----------|-----------| | Pico | ~80 MB | Play Store, Play Services, Google Services Framework | Minimalists, old devices with low storage (e.g., 512MB /system partition) | | Nano | ~120 MB | Pico + FaceUnlock, Google Text-to-Speech, Digital Wellbeing (backport) | Most users: core Google services plus face unlock | | Micro | ~200 MB | Nano + Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Now Launcher | Daily drivers wanting a few extras | | Mini | ~300 MB | Micro + Chrome, Maps, Drive, YouTube, Photos | Users who replace many AOSP apps with Google’s | | Full | ~450 MB | Mini + Google Keep, Google News, Google Play Books, etc. | Google ecosystem fans | | Stock | ~600 MB | Full + Pixel Launcher, Google Camera, Dialer, Contacts, Messages (replaces AOSP) | Those who want a Pixel-like experience on Nougat | | Super | ~850 MB+ | Stock + Google VR, Android Auto, Google Fit, Google Earth, etc. | Extreme users with large /system partitions |