MicroG RE
What It Is, Features & Install
The redesigned microG GmsCore fork built for Morphe-patched apps. Material 3 Expressive UI, Self-Check diagnostics, no root required. Required for YouTube Morphe and YT Music Morphe.
⚡ Quick Answer
MicroG RE (also written MicroG-RE) is a redesigned, open-source fork of microG’s GmsCore built specifically for Morphe-patched Google apps (such as Morphe YouTube and YouTube Music). It is required to use YouTube Morphe and YT Music Morphe on non-rooted devices. It reimplements the Google Play Services APIs those apps need — Google account sign-in, push notifications via GCM/FCM, and device registration — so patched apps work without the official Google Play Services package. Latest version: 7.2.1-dev.3 (42.79 MB arm64-v8a), released September 23, 2026, by the Morphe Team under Apache 2.0. It is a simple, lightweight necessary framework for both Morphe and ReVanced projects.
📋 Table of Contents
MicroG RE at a Glance
| App name | MicroG RE (also written MicroG-RE) |
| Package name | app.revanced.android.gms |
| Developer | Morphe Team (lead: LisoUseInAIKyrios) |
| Latest version | 7.2.1-dev.3 |
| Size (arm64-v8a) | 42.79 MB |
| Size (armeabi-v7a) | 40.69 MB |
| Updated | September 23, 2026 |
| Source code | github.com/MorpheApp/MicroG-RE |
| License | Apache License 2.0 |
| Requires root | No |
| Supported ABIs | arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 |
| Device support | Xiaomi HyperOS, Huawei, most modern Android, x86 devices |
| Base project | microG GmsCore (GMSCore Fork) |
| Primary use | Required for YouTube Morphe, YT Music Morphe & ReVanced apps |
What Is MicroG RE?
MicroG RE is a fork of microG GmsCore — the free and open-source reimplementation of Google’s proprietary Play Services — tailored specifically for use with Morphe-patched Google apps. It replaces Google Play Services entirely, enabling full Google account authentication and cloud services without root access and without the official Play Services package installed.
MicroG RE is required to use YouTube Morphe and YT Music Morphe. It provides Google Play Services support so you can sign in with your Google account and receive push notifications on these patched apps.
Standard microG was created to let apps designed for Google APIs run on AOSP-based systems where Play Services is unavailable (for example, de-Googled ROMs like LineageOS). MicroG RE inherits that mission but optimizes it for the patched-app ecosystem: apps like Morphe YouTube are re-signed during patching, which creates a signature mismatch — Google’s real Play Services refuses to authenticate them. MicroG RE solves this by acting as the “Google Play Services” those apps talk to, while presenting a refreshed interface and faster compatibility updates than stock microG.
It is a simple and lightweight application for Morphe Project apps. It comes with Material 3 Expressive design, enhanced features, and improvements. It plays a crucial role in making other apps work by offering essential Google Play Services to the needed apps.
MicroG RE is not only used for Morphe apps — it also works with apps from the ReVanced ecosystem, making it a versatile Play Services replacement for the entire patched-app landscape. It is a necessary framework for both the Morphe and ReVanced projects on non-rooted Android devices.
As a GMSCore Fork of the official microG project, it is open-source, auditable, and distributed under Apache 2.0.
Morphe Team · Lead: LisoUseInAIKyrios
Open-source under Apache 2.0 · Forked from microG Project Team code (2013–2025) · Primary developer for Morphe Apps
Why Patched Apps Need MicroG RE
When an app like YouTube is patched (decompiled, modified with features like ad blocking, then repackaged), it is re-signed with a new key. Google Play Services performs signature verification and will reject any app whose signature doesn’t match Google’s original. On a rooted device you can bypass this; on a non-rooted device you need a Play Services substitute that accepts the patched signature.
That’s MicroG RE’s core job: it sits between the patched app and Google’s servers, handling OAuth-based Google account login (your Google password never passes through the patched app itself) and GCM/FCM push notification registration. Without it, YouTube Morphe and YT Music Morphe cannot properly authenticate or deliver notifications on non-rooted devices.
MicroG RE Features (Complete Breakdown)
1. Drop-in Play Services Replacement
Install as a regular APK, sign in, and patched apps behave as if Play Services is present. No Magisk, no system changes. No root required. Essential for YouTube Morphe and YT Music Morphe.
2. Material 3 Expressive UI
Edge-to-edge layout, dynamic color, springy animations, and refreshed typography — a modern feel closer to first-party Google apps. A new, fresh design by Google for great user experience while navigating.
3. Built-in Self-Check Screen
Diagnostic dashboard that verifies every permission and flags misconfigurations in red with direct fix shortcuts. Eliminates the classic “it doesn’t work” failures.
4. Full Google Account Sign-in
Complete OAuth authentication with multi-account support, account manager, and profile support. Credentials go through Google’s own login flow, never the patched app.
5. Push Notifications (GCM/FCM)
Battery-friendly Google Cloud Messaging delivers new uploads, mentions, and messages so apps don’t need to poll servers. Improved push notification support.
6. App Spoofing Support
Built-in spoofing for Google Photos, Google News, and other apps that check for official Google services.
7. Xiaomi & Huawei Fixes
Dedicated compatibility for HyperOS and Huawei — platforms known for aggressive background killers that break GCM and sign-in.
8. x86 / x86_64 Support
Runs on Android emulators, Chromebooks, and x86 tablets in addition to ARM architectures.
9. Privacy Controls
Granular toggles for device registration and app registration — you decide what registers with Google’s services. Privacy-focused open-source reimplementation.
10. Actively Bumped GMS Version
Regular GMS version bumps keep compatibility with the latest app updates — a major advantage over stale forks. Will be updated for every app from the Morphe Project.
11. Alternative Package Name
app.revanced.android.gms coexists with other microG variants without package conflicts.
12. Four Download Variants
Universal, arm64-only, no-icon, and no-icon-arm64 builds so you can pick the lightest option for your device.
13. Morphe & ReVanced Support
Primarily developed for Morphe Apps by their original developer. Also fully usable with ReVanced-patched apps on non-rooted devices.
14. Open-Source GMSCore Fork
Forked from the official microG GmsCore project. Completely open-source under Apache 2.0 — you can audit or compile from source on GitHub.
MicroG RE APK Download (Latest Version)
Download the latest pre-built version below. Prefer official GitHub sources.
Official sources only
Download only from trusted release pages or the links provided above. Third-party “APK download” sites frequently repackage builds, serve outdated versions, or attach malware. Verify the source before installing anything that will handle your Google credentials. All links above point to official GitHub release assets.
Prefer automatic updates?
ReVanced Manager (e.g. version 3.6.17 or newer) can keep your GmsCore-family install current. Morphe’s own tooling remains the recommended path for Morphe-patched apps. You can also use ReVanced Manager to install and update MicroG RE automatically.
You might also be interested in related applications: MicroG 0.3.13.2.250932 and MicroG for Huawei 0.3.13.3.250932.
MicroG RE Version History (2026)
| Version | ABI | Last Update | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2.1-dev.3 ✓ latest | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 23 | 42.79 MB | Download |
| 7.2.1-dev.3 ✓ latest | armeabi_v7a | 2026 Sep 23 | 40.69 MB | Download |
| 7.2.1-dev.2 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 21 | 42.78 MB | Download |
| 7.2.1-dev.2 | armeabi_v7a | 2026 Sep 21 | 40.68 MB | Download |
| 7.2.1-dev.1 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 21 | 42.76 MB | Download |
| 7.2.1-dev.1 | armeabi_v7a | 2026 Sep 21 | 40.66 MB | Download |
| 7.1.2-dev.3 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 21 | 42.75 MB | Download |
| 7.1.2-dev.2 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 21 | 42.75 MB | Download |
| 7.1.2-dev.1 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 21 | 42.75 MB | Download |
| 7.1.1 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 21 | 42.75 MB | Download |
| 7.1.1-dev.1 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 21 | 42.71 MB | Download |
| 7.1.0 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 21 | 42.71 MB | Download |
| 7.1.0-dev.5 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 21 | 42.68 MB | Download |
| 7.1.0-dev.4 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 21 | 42.68 MB | Download |
| 7.1.0-dev.3 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 06 | ~107 MB | Download |
| 7.1.0-dev.2 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 06 | ~107 MB | Download |
| 7.1.0-dev.1 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 06 | ~107 MB | Download |
| 7.0.0 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 06 | 106.82 MB | Download |
| 7.0.0-dev.7 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 06 | 106.52 MB | Download |
| 7.0.0-dev.6 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 06 | 106.47 MB | Download |
| 7.0.0-dev.5 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 06 | 106.31 MB | Download |
| 7.0.0-dev.4 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 06 | 91.32 MB | Download |
| 7.0.0-dev.3 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 06 | 91.32 MB | Download |
| 7.0.0-dev.2 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 06 | 90.99 MB | Download |
| 7.0.0-dev.1 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Sep 06 | 90.99 MB | Download |
| 6.1.4 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Apr 29 | 12.77 MB | Download |
| 6.1.3 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Apr 19 | 12.76 MB | Download |
| 6.1.2 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Apr 19 | 12.76 MB | Download |
| 6.1.1 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Mar 31 | 12.68 MB | Download |
| 6.1.0 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Mar 31 | 12.63 MB | Download |
| 6.0.0 | arm64_v8a | 2026 Mar 31 | 12.62 MB | Download |
Looking for standard builds? Related: MicroG 0.3.13.2.250932 and MicroG for Huawei 0.3.13.3.250932. All download links above are from official GitHub release assets.
How to Install MicroG RE (Step-by-Step)
Prerequisites
- ✓Android device (Android 8.0 or newer recommended)
- ✓The Morphe-patched app(s) you want to use (e.g. YouTube Morphe or YT Music Morphe) — MicroG RE is required for these
- ✓“Install unknown apps” permission enabled for your browser/file manager
- ✓No root needed
Installation Steps
Remove conflicting MicroG variants
Uninstall any previous MicroG from other sources (including ReVanced GmsCore or mMicroG). Package conflicts are the #1 cause of “App not installed” errors. Also remove any older Manager/ReVanced GmsCore installs if present.
Download the correct APK
Get the latest from the download section above — arm64-v8a for most modern phones, or armeabi-v7a if needed. Prefer the official GitHub release links provided.
Install the APK and open it
Install and launch MicroG RE.
Run Self-Check & grant permissions
Open the Self-Check screen and grant every permission it requests (battery optimization exemption, background activity, etc.). Every item should show green. If the app won’t open or permissions fail, re-check Self-Check.
Add your Google account
Add your Google account inside MicroG RE (or sign in when prompted from the patched app). Full account manager and profile support is available.
Open your Morphe-patched app
Sign-in should complete and push notifications should register automatically for YouTube Morphe, YT Music Morphe, or ReVanced apps.
Note on GCM registration
If GCM registration doesn’t pick up apps installed before MicroG RE, update or reinstall those apps so they re-register with the push service.
Morphe Team Attribution
MicroG RE uses code from Morphe. Learn more at morphe.software. This app uses code from Morphe.
MicroG RE vs. Standard microG vs. ReVanced GmsCore
| Factor | MicroG RE | Standard microG | ReVanced GmsCore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Morphe-patched apps (also works with ReVanced); required for YouTube Morphe & YT Music Morphe | De-Googled ROMs (LineageOS, /e/OS) | ReVanced-patched apps |
| UI | Material 3 Expressive, edge-to-edge | Basic settings interface | Functional, minimal |
| Self-Check | Built-in, guided fixes | Yes (classic version) | Yes |
| GMS version bumps | Frequent, active | Slower, stable-track | Active |
| Package name | app.revanced.android.gms |
com.google.android.gms (spoofed) |
app.revanced.android.gms |
| Xiaomi/Huawei fixes | Yes, dedicated | Partial | Partial |
| x86/x86_64 support | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Maintainer | Morphe Team (LisoUseInAIKyrios) | microG Project Team | ReVanced Team (oSumAtrIX) |
Bottom line
If you run Morphe-patched apps (especially YouTube Morphe or YT Music Morphe), use MicroG RE — it’s built, tested, and version-bumped by the same team. If you run ReVanced apps on ReVanced’s own GmsCore, stay there. If you’re on a de-Googled custom ROM, standard microG remains the reference implementation.
Privacy & Security Analysis
MicroG RE inherits microG’s core privacy posture — with honest caveats. As an open-source GMSCore Fork it is designed to be privacy-focused while still providing the Google services the patched apps need.
✅ What it improves
- Open source (Apache 2.0) — Full codebase auditable on GitHub; APKs can be verified or compiled from source.
- No bundled telemetry — Analytics and ads frameworks stripped; many data-collection APIs simply not implemented.
- Obfuscated device identifiers — Pseudonymous IDs instead of persistent hardware identifiers (IMEI/IMSI).
- Granular opt-ins — Device registration, app registration, and GCM can each be toggled independently.
- Privacy-focused reimplementation — Respects privacy while still enabling Google account and push features.
⚠️ What it doesn’t change
- Still connects to Google’s servers — Push and sign-in communicate with Google endpoints. Not an anonymity layer.
- Apps carry their own Google libraries — Patched apps can still talk to Google independently of MicroG RE.
- Signature-spoofing trade-off — Alternative package name sidesteps system-level spoofing, but understand the model.
- Account risk — Patched apps violate Google’s ToS. No widespread bans documented, but not a guarantee.
Troubleshooting Common Problems
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| “App not installed” | Conflicting MicroG variant | Uninstall all other MicroG/GmsCore builds first (including any previous Manager/ReVanced GmsCore) |
| Stuck on Google sign-in / endless loading | Self-Check items not green | Open MicroG RE → Self-Check → grant all permissions, confirm it’s the active GMS provider |
| No push notifications | GCM not enabled, or apps registered before install | Enable Cloud Messaging; update/reinstall affected apps |
| Battery drain | Aggressive ROM task killer (Xiaomi/HyperOS) | Exempt MicroG RE from battery optimization; enable autostart |
| Worked, then broke after app update | Patched app past supported version / GMS bump needed | Update MicroG RE; re-patch the app against a supported base |
| Play Protect warning | Generic flag on self-signed sideloaded APK | Expected; verify the APK came from the official GitHub release links |
| Trouble opening the app | Incomplete permissions or conflict | Re-run Self-Check, clear data if needed, or reinstall after removing conflicts |
Frequently Asked Questions
MicroG RE (MicroG-RE) is a fork of microG’s GmsCore built for Morphe-patched apps. It provides the essential Google Play Services — account sign-in, push notifications (GCM/FCM), and device registration — so Morphe YouTube, YT Music Morphe and similar apps work on non-rooted devices without Google Play Services. It is required for YouTube Morphe and YT Music Morphe. It is a simple and lightweight necessary framework that also works with ReVanced apps.
No. MicroG is the original open-source Play Services reimplementation by the microG Project Team, aimed at de-Googled ROMs. MicroG RE is a downstream GMSCore Fork maintained by the Morphe Team, redesigned with a Material 3 Expressive UI, a Self-Check screen, faster GMS version bumps, and specific fixes for Morphe-patched apps.
The Morphe Team, with LisoUseInAIKyrios as lead developer — a well-known maintainer in the Android modding community and the original developer behind Morphe’s app ecosystem. The project launched alongside Morphe in January 2026. It was primarily developed for the Morphe Apps by their original developer.
Yes — the code is fully open source under Apache 2.0 and auditable on GitHub. As a GMSCore Fork of the official microG project it is considered safe and secure when downloaded from official sources. Safety depends on where you download it: only use the official GitHub release links provided in this article or morphe.software. That said, patched apps violate Google’s ToS, and all sideloading carries inherent risk — review the privacy section above.
Yes. Although built primarily for Morphe apps, MicroG RE is also used with ReVanced apps. It is a necessary app for both the Morphe and ReVanced projects on non-rooted Android devices. Matching your GmsCore-family app to the patching ecosystem you actually use (Morphe → MicroG RE; ReVanced → ReVanced GmsCore) is the recommended, tested configuration.
No. Root is entirely optional. Non-rooted devices install MicroG RE as a regular APK, add a Google account, and run the Self-Check. Rooted devices gain extra flexibility but don’t require it.
Yes. MicroG RE ships dedicated compatibility fixes for Xiaomi HyperOS and Huawei devices, which are known for aggressive background process management that breaks push services.
The v7.x line restructured the build. The arm64-only variant strips all other architectures, cutting the APK to less than half the size of the universal release (e.g. 42 MB vs ~107 MB in v7.0.0).
To date, no documented evidence exists of account bans caused specifically by microG/GmsCore-family usage. However, using patched apps violates Google’s Terms of Service, so risk cannot be ruled out.
As of October 2026, the latest release remains 7.2.1-dev.3, published September 23, 2026 (42.79 MB for arm64-v8a, 40.69 MB for armeabi-v7a). Download links are available in the Download and Version History sections above.
This almost always means a conflicting MicroG / GmsCore package is already installed. Uninstall every other MicroG, ReVanced GmsCore, or mMicroG variant, then try installing MicroG RE again. Also ensure “Install unknown apps” is enabled for your browser or file manager.
Open MicroG RE → Self-Check and make sure every item is green. Grant all requested permissions (especially battery optimization exemption and background activity). If it still won’t open, clear the app’s data or reinstall after removing any conflicting GmsCore packages.
Final Verdict
MicroG RE is the most polished Play Services replacement in the patched-app ecosystem right now. The Material 3 Expressive redesign makes it genuinely pleasant to configure, the Self-Check screen removes the classic microG guesswork, and the aggressive GMS version-bump cadence (three dev releases in the 7.2.1 line within days of each other, as of September 2026) shows an actively maintained project.
It is required for YouTube Morphe and YT Music Morphe, serves as a necessary lightweight framework for both Morphe and ReVanced projects on non-rooted devices, and is kept up to date for apps coming from the Morphe Project.
If you run Morphe-patched apps on a non-rooted device, MicroG RE is the intended, best-supported companion — just keep it updated and download it only from the official GitHub release links provided in this guide.
Fact-check method: All version numbers, dates, sizes, and package names were verified against official release assets and microG project documentation. Article last updated for October 2026; factual release dates (e.g. September 23, 2026 for 7.2.1-dev.3) are unchanged.
Sources: GitHub release assets; microG/GmsCore wiki; Morphe official site (morphe.software); community documentation on the 2026 ReVanced/Morphe landscape.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. Patching apps and using alternative Play Services implementations may violate applicable Terms of Service. All risk is assumed by the end user. This is not legal advice.