GApps is an abbreviation for “Google Apps”, or more simply, a collection of applications and services from Google. Most often, users are confronted with this concept when installing third-party firmwares because they may not have the necessary programs. Then you must add the necessary software as a separate file, which usually comes with the shell. By the way, the standard set of GApps includes the following applications:
- Gmail;
- YouTube;
- Google Play;
- Google Drive;
- Maps;
- Photos;
- Google Quick Search;
- Google Duo;
- Sometimes Music, Movies, and Games.
The principle of installing the missing GApps set depends on the specific smartphone model, Android version, and firmware. Usually, users study the necessary instructions on the famous forum XDA Developers, where you can find information for each smartphone.
