Android KitKat 4.4.x Gapps By OpenGapps
Are Google applications missing from your Android device? Do you want to install Android applications from Google Play Store? You are at the right place, in this article, we will help you download Kitkat Gapps 4.4.x for your Android smartphone, tablet, or TV.
Gapps KitKat version works for all the Android devices that are running on Android KitKat 4.4 and it is based on 32-bit CPU architecture only. So you don’t get confused about picking any other platform for KitKat Gapps.
What is Gapps
Google Apps or better known as Gapps is the Android program package that is required to run Google services such as Google Contacts, Play Store, Calendar, etc. Gapps 4 is required for many custom ROMs that do not come with these services pre-installed, hence it makes people confused on how to operate their Google account and get the contacts and other backups previously stored in their account.
Benefits of Gapps
- Google core applications pre-installed.
- Google Play Store.
- Synchronize your Google account.
- Take a backup of your Contacts to Google account.
- Restore messages, contacts, etc on your Android device.
- Google Play Protect from harmful applications.
Drawbacks of Gapps
- Auto-updates the applications. (You must turn it off if using Mobile Data).
- Requires internet connection to browse any application or games in the Play Store.
- There are no drawbacks to Gapps. However, if it is not installed then your device might be vulnerable to third-party applications that are harmful.
Download Kitkat Gapps 4.4.x
Gapps for KitKat include two packages including nano, and pico which have various applications packaged in them, select them based on your taste and download them. The Gapps are updated and you do not need to bother about upgrading again as soon as you flash it before and unless there’s a new version published later on.
NANO Gapps 4.4 Package
This package is designed for users who want the smallest Google footprint possible while still enjoying native “Okay Google” and Google Search support. In this package you will find the core Google system base, Google Android Shared Library, Google Play Store, Google Calendar Sync, Face Detection for Media, Dialer Framework and the following Play Store applications:
- Google Package Installer (replaces stock/AOSP Package Installer)
- Google Play Services
- Device Health Services
- Google Markup
- Google App (Search)
PICO Gapps 4.4 Package
This package is designed for users who want the absolute minimum GApps installation available. In this package you will find the core Google system base, Google Android Shared Services, Google Play Store, Google Calendar Sync, Dialer Framework, and the following Play Store applications:
- Google Package Installer (replaces stock/AOSP Package Installer)
How To Flash Gapps 4 Package
Flashing Gapps is easy if you have a working custom recovery installed such as TWRP, Philz Touch, CWM, etc.
Step 1: Copy the Gapps 4 package to your smartphone internal memory or an external SD card.
Step 2: Turn off your device and boot to custom recovery mode.
Step 3: Flash the Gapps package and reboot to the system.
Step 4: Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is Gapps Package?
A. If you want Google applications and services to work on your Android phone then you need Gapps.
Q. Is Gapps legal?
A. Gapps is legal and can be installed on any Android device.
Q. Can I install Gapps on Huawei?
A. Yes, you can install Google Applications on a Huawei smartphone.
Q. Is Gapps free?
A. Yes, Gapps is free.
Q. What are OpenGapps?
A. OpenGapps provide various packages of Gapps for Android devices for free.
Q. Can I install Gapps on iPhone?
A. No, Gapps is designed for Android OS only.