[Module][2018.9.23] MagicGApps -- Install OpenGApps Systemlessly

[VR25]

# MagicGApps
## Copyright (C) 2017-2018, VR25 @ xda-developers
### License: GPL v3+



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#### DISCLAIMER

This software is provided as is, in the hope that it will be useful, but without any warranty. Always read/reread this reference prior to installing/upgrading. While no cats have been harmed, I assume no responsibility under anything which might go wrong due to the use/misuse of it.

A copy of the GNU General Public License, version 3 or newer ships with every build. Please, read it prior to using, modifying and/or sharing any part of this work.

To prevent fraud, DO NOT mirror any link associated with this project.



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#### DESCRIPTION

- This module installs a regular open_gapps-* zip (except aroma variant) systemlessly. When it's disabled, Google Play Services are automatically disabled on the next boot as well. This prevents continuous, disturbing gms crashes.



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#### PRE-REQUISITES

- Any open_gapps-* zip, except aroma variant
- Custom recovery
- Magisk



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#### SETUP STEPS

0. Make sure an open_gapps-* zip (except aroma variant) exists somewhere in /sdcard or /external_sd directories or subdirectories (max directory depth must be 3 -- i.e., /sdcard/Download/OpenGApps).
1. Optional -- run `touch /data/r` to
reinstall open_gapps-* zip (or `touch
/data/u` to uninstall the module).
2. Optional -- set up a gapps-config.txt file (removal lists work as pseudo-removal lists -- systemless debloat).
3. Install from custom recovery (i.e., TWRP).



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#### LINKS

- [Facebook Support Page](https://facebook.com/VR25-at-xda-developers-258150974794782)
- [Git Repository](https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/MagicGApps)
- [XDA Thread](https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-systemless-beansgapps-mini-7-1-x-t3611362)
- [webview_packages: fix incorrect signatures]( https://github.com/LineageOS/android_vendor_cm/commit/a3a76f5d1cc233ad8024ffdc74bb3a786e1605c3)



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#### LATEST CHANGES

**2018.9.23 (201809230)**
- Max OpenGApps search directory depth set to 3 for faster speed.
- Support for latest Magisk versions
- Updated documentation
- Use /dev/urandom over /dev/random.
- Use Magisk imgtool over make_ext4fs and resize2fs.

**2018.8.12 (201808120)**
- Added GMS Manager script -- automatically enables/disables Google Play Services when MagicGApps is enabled/disabled; self-remove when MagicGApps is uninstalled
- Updated module description

**2018.8.11 (201808110)**
- Fixed GApps runtime permission issues
- Fixed "make_ext4fs not found" (devices running Android P)
- Let Open GApps installer use the real /persist
- Major optimizations & cosmetic changes
- Removed `gp` executable
- Updated documentation

 

[VR25]

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[VR25]

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[VR25]

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[borxnx]

Hey! thanks for all your Magisk mods, I noticed you posted a few in the Collection of Magisk Mods v2 thread.

I'm curious about this one though. What is it for? No offense, I just don't understand why you'd need or want Beans core Gapps to be systemless.

Especially since A) they usually always occupy that space on /system, 2) the /system partition has plenty of room for the mini Gapps (and often much larger packages) after clean installing a ROM, and thirdly I thought the whole point of Magisk and systemlessness was to have an intact and "normal" /system.

Being able to hide root is one of the coolest things about Magisk, closely followed by installing modules "systemlessly", where they don't actually take up space on your system partition but act like they do.

In essence, I think my point is that I assumed Magisk systemlessness is designed for quite the opposite purpose of this mod. Why have empty room on your system partition (where the Gapps usually reside) AND have the ability to use systemless mods -- which inherently don't utilize the system partition, by design?


tl;dr:
If you're using Magisk for "systemlessness", why leave unused space on the system partition? If the Gapps are stored on /data, you have less usable space on the device.

Again, I mean no offense. The more I think about it the less sense it makes to me. Please explain why you made this and what its advantages are! I would love to understand.

Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

 

[VR25]

Hey! thanks for all your Magisk mods, I noticed you posted a few in the Collection of Magisk Mods v2 thread.

I'm curious about this one though. What is it for? No offense, I just don't understand why you'd need or want Beans core Gapps to be systemless.

First of, thanks for the questioning. I thought somebody would feel confused at some point... and here we go. I just added my reasoning to the main post. You'll love it at best and like it at worst. Guaranteed.

 

[xkhen0017]

Sorry for OT but, how do you make backup for magisk.img? ?

 

[VR25]

Sorry for OT but, how do you make backup for magisk.img? ?

The file is located in /data. Use a file manager with root access to copy it to a desired location for future use. I personally use TWRP's built in file manager.

 

[aocboe]

No offense. Some people prefer the Nova launcher instead of the Pixel launcher, so I hope you don't add the pixel launcher

 

[Mecca EL]

Dope concept and module. Will I be able to manually update Gapps from the Nightly updates, or do I have to wait for you to push from your end?

 

[VR25]

No offense. Some people prefer the Nova launcher instead of the Pixel launcher, so I hope you don't add the pixel launcher

Thanks for your suggestion. I'll add Nova Launcher in the next version. Now I remember it is actually better than Pixel Launcher anyway.

 

[VR25]

Dope concept and module. Will I be able to manually update Gapps from the Nightly updates, or do I have to wait for you to push from your end?

You either wait or just integrate app updates into system, systemlessly using Titanium Backup. That's the magic of this. However, to be honest, I'm more into it for the other modifications, since apps are updated from Pay Store anyway. Although they aren't integrated into Magisk automatically, you don't really need to worry about that too much.

 

[Breno Spangler]

Two questions:
First, can I just install this module instead of flashing gapps?
Second, can I add app I want systemized to the zip and install it?

 

[VR25]

Two questions:
First, can I just install this module instead of flashing gapps?
Second, can I add app I want systemized to the zip and install it?

One answer for both: yes.
Note: some apps may not work as system apps, unless you include libraries with them (extra space -- wasteful)
This includes some user apps. I'm open for suggestions.

Edit: I'm working on a script to batch install user apps added to the zip.

Edit 2: @Breno Spangler, the script is ready! Download
Just add your apps to the /data/app folder, remove the PLACEHOLDER file, enjoy.

 

[Shished]

Can i update the module just by installing new version or do i need to uninstall the old version first? I'm asking because i know that name changes can make software go crazy.

 

[VR25]

Can i update the module just by installing new version or do i need to uninstall the old version first? I'm asking because i know that name changes can make software go crazy.

Yes, you're right about name changes. This name won't change anytime soon without notice. I did change it at first without notice though.

Anyway, only flash without removing the previous version if the names match.

 

[khnoizer]

Thanks for your suggestion. I'll add Nova Launcher in the next version. Now I remember it is actually better than Pixel Launcher anyway.

I got nova launcher as default launcher on my rom. Won't it conflict if I install this module? Doesn't it better if you remove it and we can use any launcher we want?

 

[VR25]

I got nova launcher as default launcher on my rom. Won't it conflict if I install this module? Doesn't it better if you remove it and we can use any browser we want without added launcher if we don't use it?

Yes it may conflict. You can open the zip, go to system/priv-app directory, and delete NovaLauncher folder.

I'll evaluate your suggestion for the next version.

Edit: @khnoizer, module updated. Check the new info in the main post.

 

[khnoizer]

Yes it may conflict. You can open the zip, go to system/priv-app directory, and delete NovaLauncher folder.

I'll evaluate your suggestion for the next version.

Edit: @khnoizer, module updated. Check the new info in the main post.

Nice

 

[fiver5]

stupid question: If flash a ROM that already has GAPPS bundled, that would cause a conflict with this module? Does one or the other win or do things just break.