: The release date of this specific build, formatted as YYYYMMDD (February 15, 2022). Why Use the Pico Variant?
: The target Android version. This corresponds exactly to Android 7.1 Nougat.
: The "pico" variant is designed for users who want the Play Store but prefer to download all other Google apps (like Gmail, Maps, or YouTube) manually to save system partition space. open-gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20220215
The Open GApps project actively maintained legacy Android branches for years. However, automated daily builds for Android 7.1 Nougat eventually slowed down or ceased as the operating system aged.
: This is the Package Variant . The "Pico" version is the smallest possible package. It includes only the absolute essentials: the Google Play Store, Google Play Services, and Google Service Framework. It does not include Gmail, Maps, or even the Google Search app, allowing you to download only what you want later from the Store. : The release date of this specific build,
Automatically detects your device's architecture and replaces stock AOSP apps if necessary.
Your device must be capable of running unsigned software. This corresponds exactly to Android 7
sha256sum open-gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20220215.zip
As Android 7.1 is an older version, this build is primarily archived for legacy support. You can still find official mirrors for this specific 2022 build on SourceForge and similar repositories.
: This indicates the Android Version (Nougat). This package is designed specifically for ROMs based on Android 7.1.x.