How to Install GApps for CyanogenMod 14 / 14.1 ROMs

If you’ve installed CyanogenMod 14 or 14.1, you’ll need to flash GApps (Google Apps) to unlock the full functionality of Google services. This guide will walk you through the steps to download and install the CM 14 GApps package.

The Official CyanogenMod 14.1 Nightly ROMs are now available for download, and flashing the compatible GApps is essential to access apps like Google Play Store, Gmail, YouTube, and other Google services.

Why Do You Need GApps for CyanogenMod 14 / 14.1?

GApps (Google Apps) are critical for running Google’s ecosystem services on custom ROMs. Since CyanogenMod 14/14.1 ROMs are based on Android Nougat, they don’t include GApps by default due to licensing restrictions. Without GApps, your phone won’t have access to the Google Play Store or essential apps like Gmail, YouTube, and Google Maps.

By flashing the GApps package, you’ll be able to run Google Play Services and download your favorite apps directly from the Play Store.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure the following:

  1. Compatible ROM: This method is only for CM 14 or CM 14.1 users.
  2. Custom Recovery: A custom recovery like TWRP must be installed on your device.
  3. Backup: Take a complete backup of your device before proceeding. While this method won’t erase data, it’s better to be safe.
  4. USB Drivers: Ensure the latest USB drivers are installed on your PC.
  5. Download the Correct GApps Package: Make sure to download the appropriate GApps version for Android 7.0/7.1 Nougat.

Note: GetDroidTips is not responsible for any damage to your phone during the installation process. Proceed at your own risk.

How to Install GApps for CyanogenMod 14 / 14.1

Follow the step-by-step guide to install GApps on your CyanogenMod ROM:

Step 1: Download GApps Package

Step 2: Reboot into TWRP Recovery

  • Power off your device.
  • Reboot your device into TWRP recovery mode by pressing the Volume Down + Power buttons together.

Step 3: Flash the GApps Package

  1. In TWRP, tap on Install.
  2. Navigate to the location where you saved the GApps ZIP file.
  3. Select the GApps ZIP file and swipe to confirm the installation.

Step 4: Wait for the Process to Complete

  • The flashing process may take a few minutes. Once completed, you’ll see a success message.

Step 5: Reboot Your Device

  • After the installation is done, tap Reboot System to restart your device.

What’s Next?

Once your device boots up, you’ll have access to the Google Play Store and other Google apps. You can now log in with your Google account and enjoy the complete Google ecosystem on your CyanogenMod-powered device.

Conclusion

Installing GApps on CyanogenMod 14/14.1 is crucial for accessing Google services. With the help of this guide, you can easily flash the GApps package on your device and make the most of your custom ROM experience.

If you encounter any issues during the process, feel free to leave a comment below. Your feedback is valuable and helps us improve!

Discussion

27 Comments
      1. Friend, good afternoon!

        I’m installing on an oukitel u13 7.1.2 core 64 octa processor I’m downloading ARM 64 STOCK.
        This is correct, or you should download which variant.

  1. Friend, good afternoon!

    I’m installing on an oukitel u13 7.1.2 core 64 octa processor I’m downloading ARM 64 STOCK.
    This is correct, or you should download which variant.

  2. dear friends,
    I was try to install the custom rom 7.1.1 in my tecno c7, but it displayed error message after check the rom.zip file…like no md5 file, no contexts file, and important error message is this rom for camon_c7, tecno; not for tecno-c7. your device is tecno-c7.
    how to solve this error. please help me.

  3. on my ARM processor with Xenon ROM I always get error 64 wrong architecture. Going to try dynanamic Gapps or version 7.0 GAPPS

  4. Why do I have to have gapps, when I dont want most of the features it installs? can I delete those I dont want, if not whats the point of having a custom rom, because I thought going custom was to be free from G. ! and have a better setup on my phone without loads of Gs rubbish.
    Customisation is what its about, not having to use those apps that are set as standard by Mftrs, or Google, and yes, I understand the security needed, but there are lots of apps that can provide that, also ad blockers, most “free”apps are loaded with ads, so need to be controlled or removed, and I do understand that developers need to earn a living, they have bills to pay to.

    Ok, so that said, it would be useful to have a step by step description/list of commands that are needed to install TWRP and any Custom Rom, from adb, and fastboot, also, step by step instalation list of what needs to be loaded first by twrp, how, and what to clear with wipe, or do I need to wipe, I have read many blogs, not one gives concise instruction/step by step, on how to, or what happens after using twrp to load custom, (if it manages to load, that is)
    What happens to twrp after loading custom, can I get back to twrp, is the system reboot into twrp, when the phone is switched off? or the custom rom I just loaded, lots of questions, all that many will fail to ask, so risk a bricked phone through lack of information.
    What of Su, do I need to load that first, or after the rom is loaded, what to use if the rom loads ok, but loses the IMEI, and how to get that back, every blog I read trys to make out how easy it is to root, and flash a rom, this is the” User Friendly” but only if you know how to use it in the first place .
    Congratulations on a blog thats not bad, but the pitfalls are many, and the unwary are large in numbers ! noobies beware, lack of info kills phones !

  5. the rum is installed, it goes well but gapps 7.1 gives me error, I have a huawei p9 series EVA-L19 C432, which gapps must be installed

  6. Hello, I’ve installed Nuget a(osp-7.1-p4wifi-20190318.zip) and it works great but I don’t know what to tick on each row on the gapps page here https://opengapps.org/ can you please tell me? thank you in advance

  7. Buen día! Descargue Cyanogemod 14 en Motorola E 2014 1generation ! Cual seria las Gapps correctas ?? Help me

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