To prevent conflicts, revert to the factory Play Store:
Even after installing the new Play Store APK, you will find that 70% of modern apps no longer support KitKat. To keep your device useful, install these companion stores:
After following this guide, your device should now have: google play store apk android 442 new
To confirm your version, open the Play Store, go to Settings > Scroll to bottom – you will see "Play Store version 22.0.16".
Once you install the new APK, go to Play Store settings and turn off Auto-update apps. Why? Because the Play Store might try to push a newer 23.x version to your device, which will fail. Keep manual control. To prevent conflicts, revert to the factory Play
You cannot use the latest version. You need a version released around the Android KitKat era (approx 2013–2015).
Recommended Version: Look for Google Play Store 5.x to 6.x. After following this guide, your device should now have:
Where to download: Use reputable APK mirror sites to avoid malware.