| Architecture | DPI | Version String | File Name Example | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | ARM (armeabi-v7a) | nodpi | 23.30.99 (040400-543828836) | com.google.android.gms_23.30.99_(040400-543828836)-23309940_minAPI19(armeabi-v7a)(nodpi).apk | | ARM (armeabi-v7a) | 320 dpi | 23.30.99 (040408-543828836) | For xhdpi screens | | x86 | nodpi | 23.30.99 (080400-543828836) | For Intel-based KitKat devices |
Warning: Do not download versions like 24.xx.xx or 25.xx.xx. They require API level 21 (Android 5.0). If you force install via ADB, your device will boot loop or spam "Google Play Services keeps stopping."
You cannot install the latest Google Play Services APK on Android 4.4.2. You must find the final legacy version (23.30.99) or a variant ending in -034 or -036 depending on your device architecture.
Since Google no longer supports KitKat for Play Services, follow this maintenance plan: Google Play Service Apk Android 4.4.2
Published: October 2023 (Updated for Legacy Support)
If you are one of the millions of users still holding onto a device running Android 4.4.2 KitKat, you have likely encountered a frustrating pop-up: “Unfortunately, Google Play Services has stopped.” or “This app won’t run without Google Play Services.”
As Google pushes forward with modern Android versions (12, 13, and 14), support for older operating systems like KitKat has become increasingly rocky. The official Google Play Store may no longer automatically update your Play Services correctly, leaving you with a broken phone. | Architecture | DPI | Version String |
This article serves as the definitive guide to manually sourcing, installing, and troubleshooting the Google Play Service APK for Android 4.4.2.
Step 1: Uninstall Current Google Play Services Updates
Step 2: Clear Cache for Play Store and Services Warning: Do not download versions like 24
Step 3: Install the Downloaded APK
Step 4: Verify Installation