The GApps maintainers rely on build scripts that allow for the automated creation of new updated packages at regular intervals. This is exactly where the GApps packages come in. As these apps are not using the Apache or GPLv2 license, bundling them within the ROM presents legal challenges. Custom ROM developers however can’t easily bundle these Google apps and services with their builds. Google requires every Android device maker to follow the Compatibility Definition Document (CDD) to pass the Compatibility Test Suite (CTS) so they can be allowed to pre-load their devices with Google apps and services.

In case you don’t see your favorite GApps distribution mentioned here, send a message to Skanda Hazarika ( SkandaH on the forums) with the necessary details. If you’re wondering how to pick and install the right GApps package on your device or on one of the best Android phones, this guide should help you with that. They are specially crafted optional add-ons for custom ROMs that can be used to get Google apps such as Google Play Services and the Play Store on your device. GApps (short for Google Apps) packages are essential in the Android aftermarket development community.

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