How to Install MindTheGapps on LineageOS (Recommended GApps)
LineageOS ships without Google apps for privacy and licensing reasons. To get the Play Store and Google services, you flash a GApps package — and LineageOS specifically recommends MindTheGapps. This guide shows the exact, supported process.
Why MindTheGapps for LineageOS?
The LineageOS team recommends MindTheGapps because it's minimal, stable, and built to match each LineageOS Android base. Using the recommended package means fewer surprises and a smoother first boot.
Match the versions
| LineageOS | Android base | MindTheGapps |
|---|---|---|
| LineageOS 21 | Android 14 | 14.0 (arm/arm64) |
| LineageOS 22 | Android 15 | 15.0 (arm/arm64) |
| LineageOS 23 | Android 16 | 16.0 (arm/arm64) |
Always confirm your build's Android base on the LineageOS download page, then pick the matching MindTheGapps version and your architecture (arm64 for most phones).
Step-by-step
- Boot into LineageOS Recovery (or TWRP).
- Flash LineageOS if you haven't already — do not boot into it yet.
- From recovery, choose Apply Update → ADB Sideload (or Install from storage).
- Flash MindTheGapps for your Android version and architecture.
- Wipe cache, then reboot to system.
- Complete setup and sign in to your Google account.
Important: Flash GApps before booting LineageOS for the first time. If you already booted without GApps, you'll need to flash the ROM again followed by MindTheGapps.
Verify it worked
Open the Play Store, sign in, and install any app. If it downloads normally, your LineageOS device now has full Google services. If not, see our guide on fixing Play Store issues.
Ready to flash? Download the correct package from the MindTheGapps download table that matches your LineageOS Android base.