Google Play — Store Android 42 2 Apk Top Link

For devices running Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) , the native "top" or most compatible version of the Google Play Store is generally considered to be version 14.6.56

Our recommendation for the "Top" APK: Google Play Store 23.9.18 – nodpi – Android 4.2.2

Recommended top APKs (types and selection criteria)

• Prefer "light" or "legacy" variants that explicitly list API 16–18 support.
• Examples to search for (seek archived versions): older WhatsApp builds (pre-2017), VLC legacy releases, Opera Mini older releases, Gmail older APKs, and lightweight launchers (e.g., Nova older versions).
• Verify APK signatures and prefer official mirrors or vendor-provided archives.

• Go to Settings inside Play Store → scroll to Play Store version → tap it.
• Sometimes it will force a legacy update (to version 22.x). This is safer than sideloading.