By using version 23.30.13 or 24.0.18 of the Play Store, along with legacy Play Services and a healthy dose of patience, you can turn that dusty old phone into a functional remote control, music streamer, or dedicated GPS unit.
Google officially ended support for Android 4.4.2 in (Play Services version 23.30.99 was the last to support API level 19). But "ended support" does not mean "bricked." You can still breathe life into your old hardware by manually side-loading a compatible Google Play Store APK for Android 4.4.2 . Google Play Store Apk For Android 4.4 2
| Alternative | Best For | Works on 4.4.2? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Anonymous Google Play downloads (No login required) | Yes (v3.x legacy) | | F-Droid | Open source apps (NewPipe, VLC, OsmAnd) | Yes | | APKMirror | Manually downloading APK files via browser | Yes | By using version 23