gmscore

A free Android compatibility layer for apps built for Google Play Services, letting them run where Play Services is unavailable.

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Overview

microG Services is a free implementation of Google Play Services for Android. It helps apps written for Play Services run on systems where Google Play Services is not available, with support for authentication, cloud messaging, geolocation, and related mobile services. It is used by people who need Android app compatibility without Google's proprietary services.

Key features

  • Runs apps designed for Google Play Services on systems without Google Play Services
  • Supports authentication and cloud messaging
  • Includes geolocation and location-related services
  • Built for Android with Java and Kotlin

Best for

This is useful for Android users and developers who need app compatibility on devices or systems without Google Play Services. It is a fit when the goal is to keep apps working without relying on proprietary Google services.

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Category
Apps and everyday utilities
Language
Java
License
Apache-2.0
Forked
2026-10-05
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