Review the permissions list and tap at the bottom right. Wait for the installation bar to complete, then tap Done . Troubleshooting Common Installation Errors
This usually happens if there is a conflict between the existing Play Store version and the new APK, or if you downloaded the wrong CPU architecture variant (though the Play Store is usually universal).
Avoid random APK sites. Use trusted sources: Review the permissions list and tap at the bottom right
com.android.vending_41.1.23-21_[0]_PR_583144657-84112320_minAPI21(armeabi-v7a)(nodpi)_apkmirror.apk
This is a safety best practice. It prevents malicious apps from installing themselves in the background without your knowledge. Avoid random APK sites
Search for: “Google Play Store 43.9.16-21 [0] [PR] 644644668” — the [0] indicates the universal nodpi variant, best for 5.1.1.
Do not download APKs for Android 6.0+ or ARM64-only builds. They will not install on 5.1.1. Search for: “Google Play Store 43
Note: The final major, stable Google Play Store branch that natively sustained reliable backwards compatibility for API 22 devices sits around version 24.x to 32.x, depending on your specific hardware configuration. Step-by-Step Guide to Download and Install the APK