Why: Your /system partition is too small for the GApps variant you chose.
Fix: Use pico variant. Alternatively, use a GApps config file to remove unused languages (e.g., remove TTS and Hindi language packs).
Why: You flashed GApps after booting the ROM once, or you used a "stock" variant that replaced the default launcher.
Fix:
If you have ever been to an XDA Developers forum, you have seen the warning in bold red text: "Use the correct GApps for your Android version." gapps android 6.0.1
Here is what happens if you flash GApps designed for Android 7.1 (Nougat) onto Android 6.0.1:
The Golden Rule: Android 6.0.1 = API Level 23. Your GApps must explicitly state "Android 6.0" or "API 23". Why: Your /system partition is too small for
⚠️ Google Play Services may stop working for older Android versions after August 2024. You might need:
If you are tired of hunting for gapps android 6.0.1 files that are increasingly hard to find, consider a GApps-free life on Marshmallow. Consider upgrading to at least Android 7
The Verdict: If you rely on Google Maps, In-app purchases, or YouTube Vanced, you still need real GApps.
Since the official Open GApps project has largely moved on to newer Android versions, direct links for 6.0.1 can be buried.