For Android 4.4.2, compatibility is a specific concern. Historically, version
This means you cannot simply press "Install" on the store. You have to roll back the clock and install an older, stable version of the app via an APK file.
Since you are likely installing a version not found in your current Play Store, follow these steps:
: It was the first Android player to support multi-core decoding, which can improve performance by up to 70% on multi-core devices compared to single-core alternatives. HW+ Acceleration
The pristine, untouched version 1.8.10 from a trusted mirror is for a legacy app.
It plays almost any video format (AVI, MKV, MP4, FLV, etc.) without needing external plugins.