If you own a device running Android 4.4.2 and are facing errors like “Unfortunately, Google Play Services has stopped,” “Authentication required,” or you simply cannot access the Google Play Store, you need to manually install the correct .
dependencies implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-base:16.0.1' implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-location:16.0.0' google play service apk android 442
In the ever-evolving world of Android, few things are as frustrating as owning a perfectly functional older device that suddenly stops running your favorite apps. If you are holding onto a device running —whether it’s a vintage Samsung Galaxy S3, a HTC One M7, or a budget tablet from 2014—you have likely encountered the dreaded “Google Play Services has stopped” error. If you own a device running Android 4
: Access to the last supported user privacy and security controls. Google Play Services has stopped