This decision was made because less than 1% of active Android devices were still running the decade-old KitKat. While Google apps and services may continue to work for some time, there will be no new security patches or compatibility fixes, meaning apps may gradually stop functioning correctly.
Open your device's built-in app or a file manager. Tap on the downloaded Google Play Services APK file. Review the requested permissions screen. Tap Install at the bottom right corner. Wait for the "App Installed" confirmation message. Troubleshooting Post-Installation Issues google play services android 444 apk exclusive
Google officially deprecated support for Play Services on KitKat several years ago. This decision was made because less than 1%