If your bootloader is unlockable, look for custom ROMs on forums like XDA Developers. Upgrading your device to a community-built version of Android 7.0 (Nougat) or Android 9.0 (Pie) will give you access to modern, officially supported Google Play Services.
Google to Finally Drop Remaining Support for Android 4.4 KitKat
Google Play Services variants are sometimes optimized for specific screen resolutions (e.g., 160 DPI, 240 DPI, 320 DPI, 480 DPI, or "nodpi" which works universally across all screens). 3. Android Version Code
On , Google announced that Google Play Services would no longer support Android 4.4 KitKat (API levels 19 and 20) starting in August of that year. The official Android Developers Blog confirmed that KitKat’s active device count had dropped below 1%, making continued support impractical.
The final Google Play Services APK version that works on Android 4.4.2 KitKat is (released around July 2023). Devices running KitKat will not receive any Play Services APK beyond this version.
Because automatic updates are no longer available, you'll need to install or update the final compatible version manually. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Upgrading or restoring Google Play Services on older Android builds requires manual sideloading. Follow these steps carefully. Step 1: Enable Unknown Sources
, it serves as the primary method for delivering modern features and security patches to hardware that no longer receives official firmware updates from manufacturers. End of Official Support August 2023
