Android 4.4.4 - Still running apps?

[bboysmax]

Hi guys,

I'm interested in a HP Slate 17 - it's discontinued and stuck on Android 4.4.4.
I'm only wanting it as it's cheap and I can edit photos on Snapseed with a screen bigger than my phone.

How long will apps continue to run on 4.4.4 and is there any apps now that don't support it?

If not, rooting may have to be an option.

 

[chanchan05]

Apps will continue to run on 4.4.4 as long as it's installed. They just won't update to the newer versions.

 

[bboysmax]

Ahh okay I understand. Thanks for that!

 

[Rukbat]

To be sure (the recent change to snapspeed kind of ruined it), save it as an .apk file with a backup app. So if they "improve" it again, you can revert to the version you want.