We are no longer supporting KK in future releases of Google Play services, and KK devices will not receive updated versions of the Play Services APK.

The Android KitKat (KK) platform was first released ~10 years ago and since then, we’ve introduced many innovative improvements and features for Android, which are unavailable on KK. As of July 2023, the active device count on KK is below 1% as more and more users update to the latest Android versions. Therefore, we are no longer supporting KK in future releases of Google Play services. KK devices will not receive versions of the Play Services APK beyond 23.30.99.

Is anyone here still using KitKat? 🤔

  • sarmale@lemmy.zipEnglish
    2·
    11 months ago

    Its kinda sad that instead of just installing an app people would buy a new phone

    • CoderKat@lemm.eeEnglish
      5·
      11 months ago

      I’m not sure if it’s even just as easy as “use Firefox” like the original comment implies. For your web browser, sure. But presumably these root certs are used by all apps. And thus many apps that depend on the internet would break (most wouldn’t do what Firefox does and being your own root CA certs).