Open your device's folder or use a File Manager app. Tap on the downloaded .apk file. Review the app permissions requested on the screen. Tap Install at the bottom right.

This is where APK files come into play. An APK (Android Package Kit) is the file format Android uses to distribute and install apps. By downloading a specific version of the Facebook APK that was built to run on KitKat, you can manually install the app and continue using it.

This is where the search for a dedicated begins. But before you download the first file you find, here is everything you need to know.

If you are ready to install Facebook on your Android 4.4.2, please follow this guide carefully to ensure you keep your device secure.

(arm-v7a) (280-320dpi) (Android 4.4+) - Facebook - APKMirror

Older operating systems like Android 4.4.2 lack modern security patches, making them vulnerable to malware.

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