On APKPure, the filename follows a pattern like:
com.google.android.gms_[VERSION]_([MIN_API]-[VARIANT]).apk
Example:
com.google.android.gms_23.30.15_(040400-293432311)-API19.apk
Decoding the variant digits (last 9 digits before the version):
The fourth digit indicates architecture/DNI. Use this table (for API 19 versions): Google Play Services For Android 4.4 2 Apkpure
| Code | Architecture | DPI | |------|--------------|------| | 0404 | ARMv7 | nodpi | | 0444 | ARMv7 | hdpi | | 0744 | ARMv7 | xhdpi | | 0844 | ARMv7 | xxhdpi | | 4804 | x86 | nodpi | | 9404 | ARM64 | nodpi (rare on 4.4.2) |
For most Samsung Galaxy S4, Note 3, Moto G (1st gen): Choose ARMv7 with xhdpi or nodpi. On APKPure, the filename follows a pattern like: com
đź’ˇ Pro tip: If you are unsure, download the "nodpi" (universal) and ARMv7 variant. It will work on 90% of KitKat phones. Do NOT download ARM64.
| Aspect | Detail | |--------|--------| | Android Version | 4.4.2 (API level 19) | | Latest compatible Play Services version | Approximately 21.33.56 (varies by device architecture: armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a, x86) | | Official update support | Ended August 2023 | | APKPure availability | Yes, older versions are archived | Decoding the variant digits (last 9 digits before
Note: Newer Play Services versions (22.x and above) require Android 5.0+ (API 21+). They will not install on 4.4.2.
| Issue | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | “App not installed” | You downloaded the wrong CPU variant (e.g., arm64 on armeabi-v7a). | | Constant crashing | Go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Manage Space > Clear All Data. | | “Google Play Services requires action” | Ignore it. On 4.4.2, this notification is a false flag. Just use your apps. |
Download a free app like Droid Hardware Info or CPU-Z from APKPure itself. Look for:
Unlike most apps, Google Play Services has dozens of variants. The correct one depends on three factors: