yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] pzlrsd:
modded youtube apk

It seems to be working fine on my Note 3 except 1080p for some reason. I am rooted on 4.3 MI5
[Android Apps and Games] serio22:
I'm still using this on my s4 on 4.3.. Have used it since my sensation days, and also s3.. Don't see why everyone is so upset about lack of updates.. This app is still awesome! I hate the new YouTube anyway
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
[MENTION=4484810]Kooodari[/MENTION]

I'm not sure what you're trying to do, I've shared my changes on this APK a long time ago.

http://d-h.st/zqJ

Surely a lot of things have changed though.
[Android Apps and Games] b10011:
Thanks for notifying but I already saw you shared your .apk and sources with "###" to show what you have changed. I checked something out there but it wasn't that helpful because version has changed.

I'm editing version 5.3.32. My goals aren't that high. At first I'll disable connection cut on screen off (which I showed at one of my messages) and later 720p for 3g etc.

I'm not sure if there was any signature-checking in version 4.x but if you decompile 5.x and without modifying you build it again (and of course sign with test keys) the app itself works but when it connects to youtube servers it get's http error 401 (Unauthorized).
[Android Apps and Games] b10011:
Good signs, bad signatures

Update

Reverse engineering Youtube's version 5.x is pain in the ass compared to 4.x. Difference between them is this:

4.x doesn't have any kind of reverse-engineering protection but 5.x does. It checks if signatures of packages are correct and not modified. I found out that it at least checks these packages' signatures:

com.android.vending

com.google.android.gms

com.google.android.apps.bazaar

Where is method that does checking? It's at location com/google/android/gms/common/e.smali at line 909.

Where is it being called? With fast search I found these lines: (Still in file: com/google/android/gms/common/e.smali)

292

345

1464

I started reading what happens before 292 line and I found long, long track. It ends after 345. I probably found a way to block all exceptions and other unwanted intercepts. After line 261 we should return v1 which is 0x0 (0). NOTICE that this really blocks all checkings like "is google play there" and "is com.google.android.gms enabled" etc. So if you just force it to return 0 it means there will be crashes if some of those terms won't work in reality.

So I need to check out that line 1464 and hopefully there aren't anymore Google's tricks :D

If I'm lucky I can release first version of hacked youtube tomorrow if I'm not it might take about one week (next week is all about tests at school)!
[Android Apps and Games] infinitejay93:
I'll be eagerly waiting for that 5.x first release! ?
[Android Apps and Games] PortlandKhro:
I can't get this app to install for the life of me. I followed the instructions to the letter; it says it successfully installed but there's no icon to launch the app. Am I missing something?
[Android Apps and Games] b10011:
Update of the day.

Duh... I checked lines I mentioned last post of mine. It just keeps saying error 401 which is again: Unauthorized.

I'm considering two options:

1) I keep hacking 5.x (I might get something interesting data if I start placing logging-commands all over the youtube app.)

2) I start developing 4.x with goal of making it 5.x lookalike with same features. That would require translating .dex to .jar and then decode .jar to .classes and after that I would need to find errors and code those sections just by reading the logic from .smali and of course I would need to change all hardcoded resource references to R.java and all boolean number ones to value true and all boolean number zeros to value false (dalvik vm thinks that 1 = true and 0 = false but java vm doesn't)

At least in case 1 I would need help from some other developer too.
[Android Apps and Games] serio22:
Try rebooting, if it still doesn't show, try pushing to system instead and reboot
[Android Apps and Games] PortlandKhro:
Thanks for the reply. I rebooted with no luck. Thing is. The app shows up as installed in my app drawer but it is disabled. When I tap the app to re-enable it, I see no option to do so.

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Also, in unable to push to system via cmd adb. I get an error saying that my device is read only even though I'm rooted. Even when I try to use the adb remount command I get an error that prohibits me from remounting in spite of root.
[Android Apps and Games] serio22:
Try it with a root explorer
[Android Apps and Games] PortlandKhro:
Unfortunately, I've tried that as well with no luck. I successfully pasted the .apk to system/app/ but there's still no icon appearing in my app collection. I feel cursed.

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For whatever reason, I'm now able to enable the app in my app drawer where I previously couldn't. Still no icon appears to launch the app.

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Update: holy ****, it finally works after rebooting since i was able to re-enable it. No idea why it wouldn't let me do that until now but I'm just glad it is working. Thanks for replying all the same, dude!
[Android Apps and Games] Sheetzie03:
People want an updated version. Can you not grasp that thought process?
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
People like you deserve nothing.
[Android Apps and Games] Plehai:
When is there gonna be an update with the new YouTube layout? It would be awesome if we could get that!!!
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
I've dropped this mod, at least for now.

Don't know about the future..
[Android Apps and Games] b10011:
It probably will be possible.

After my school doesn't block me from consentrating this I might be able to release modded Youtube 5.x
[Android Apps and Games] Sheetzie03:
All I was saying is that users want the most updated version of an app. You should alr know this. Nothing about you, or your decision not to go forward with this mod. Yes I know you don't owe anyone anything, I know this Is free, I know, I know, and I get it.

It just seemed liked you can't understand why users want the most updated version.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Android Apps and Games] Eshtri:
Video tutorial win commentary on how to install :)

youtube.com/watch?v=Mn32aIzeTZQ
[Android Apps and Games] Broman400:
For people that want something similar, try giving Viral a download. I think it's better than the original YouTube app and similar to this mod. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Mata.YTplayer
[Android Apps and Games] Sacerdot:
This is pure gold. I've been looking for something like this for half a year. And yes, it is better than the original

thank you for sharing!
[Android Apps and Games] Sheetzie03:
I gotta say, no other app compares to the original, updated, dark, & with the extra features.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
Have you tried Osama's mod?

No kidding, I haven't tried it much so I don't know what's the problem with it (if there's any)
[Android Apps and Games] Xardas:
Right..

Take a look at my posts..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49631922

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49673218

~ Sent from a Galaxy far far away ® [HHead]
[Android Apps and Games] jon.lundstrm:
Works great, thanks! Running on Samsung Galaxy S2, Cyanfox / KitKat.
[Android Apps and Games] v8rumble:
I just finished watching some videos in HD on the stock YouTube app; 5.3.32. Don't know when this turned on but it works over LTE.
[Android Apps and Games] jcsy:
Then use the original.. ?

I think the developers made their point..

Viral is indeed a good alternative... I've been recommending it to friends.. but .. U probably like the original youtube more

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[Android Apps and Games] SPBoss:
I prefer supertube to viral. It has dark theme also
[Android Apps and Games] roblou56:
+1
[Android Apps and Games] Vol7riX:
+1
[Android Apps and Games] KennCK:
This is good stuff, thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] brainscollector:
When can we expect updates with new ui ?
[Android Apps and Games] The Root:
The 7th of Nevuary
[Android Apps and Games] brainscollector:
So phunny. So Devs gave up or newer versions are too hard to mod?
[Android Apps and Games] jcsy:
Nah, its up to developers whether they wanna do this for YOU for FREE or not

Nope, they are not obliged to

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[Android Apps and Games] shurensly95:
Guys when it just hangs at the refresh the windows thingy does it mean ur phone is not strong enough? (currently on xperia z ultra) Like when i enable the 1080p option i can press play but video wont start and says touch to try again. How can i bypass that and play video
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
You can change the thene to dark from the theme settings, though not in 1 click...
[Android Apps and Games] mioop:
nice mod thanks
[Android Apps and Games] omdevsinh:
I dont understand what is this thread any one can explain me please
[Android Apps and Games] ( V ):
Have you read the OP?
[Android Apps and Games] omdevsinh:
yes i read all but i can understand
[Android Apps and Games] :
Hi,

Hum... Serioulsy :confused:

The title says all I think:

In short it's the Youtube app modified (not the last update) to allow the "features" noticied in the title (but the 1080p video don't work), the main feature is the screen OFF playback. You can listen a video from youtube with the screen OFF, not possible with the original Youtube app for example.

Maybe better is to test by yourself to see the difference between the original Youtube app and this one, follow the guide in the OP.

Can't explain more...

:)
[Android Apps and Games] omdevsinh:
but youtube officialy app also have full hd and hd facility so what is differant
[Android Apps and Games] :
Ok.

But did you read closely my post???

Here's a screenshot of the advanced settin menu from the modified version:

You see the difference?

:)
[Android Apps and Games] paulogracioli666:
Greaaaaaaatttt!!! :eek:

Thanks !!!!
[Android Apps and Games] hectorlangthang:
I like it
[Android Apps and Games] demoncamber:
So is there any way to update this to the newest version of youtube?

This app as is gives me uber quality over the stock YouTube app. I'm just missing the latest features and pip of the latest version.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr. Droidberg:
A while back, the developer suggested using Viral from the Play Store. It already does everything that you are asking & everything that he would do to this app if he could &/or wanted to.
[Android Apps and Games] tsunami2312:
alright since theres no more updates, i think SuperTube Pro from playstore is a great app, even better than the official one... just give it a try... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrzheng.supertubepro
[Android Apps and Games] tunedwhitey:
Still preferred using this app over viral
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
This looks really similar to viral.

Is it better?
[Android Apps and Games] manken42:
thanks

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Sheetzie03:
Every app like that is simply an imitation, this was it.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Android Apps and Games] XperianPro:
Is there any app like this supporting ART?
[Android Apps and Games] criodor:
I 've tried viral, but very much annoyed by it. Switched to that one and haven't looked back. Very fast , very much the same as YouTube and plays anything from YouTube and lots of settings to play with.
[Android Apps and Games] Blue59:
thanks i needed it :good:
[Android Apps and Games] NikitoGR:
So pitty that there are no new updates...
[Android Apps and Games] METHOD1911:
Thanks for letting me know about supertube.

One method1911
[Android Apps and Games] remixkilla:
Will there be any update to this app?
[Android Apps and Games] stateofjermaine:
Is there no Xposed framework mod for this? I used to love this APK, but I can't unsee all the great UI updates to the official app, and it just looks dated, now. SuperTube and Viral look crowded and messy. And I don't see the value in "floating" video players, on an unrelated note.

Anyone found a more elegant solution for this?
[Android Apps and Games] David_the_Jerk:
Parsing Error fixable!

On my s3 i had the same problem

you have to delete the original youtube app in the root folders then you have to download the original youtube from the play store

now try to install... if still not working uninstall the original but now from the play store ;)

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On my s3 i had the same problem with parsing error

you have to delete the original youtube app in the root folders then you have to download the original youtube from the play store

now try to install... if still not working uninstall the original but now from the play store ;)
[Android Apps and Games] pedroleon99:
Any update of this awesome app?

Inviato dal mio GT-I8160 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] obscuresword:
Does it need to be updated lol?
[Android Apps and Games] pedroleon99:
Yes an update to the latest YouTube version with the new functions. Only a suggestion anyway ;)
[Android Apps and Games] coolhof:
If you read a couple pages back.

You see that the def doesn't update this anymore.

Send From A Devil3 - f2fs - Dualboot Powered Machine
[Android Apps and Games] vincemiles_07:
Im using phoenix v16.7. How can i remove the youtube.apk on my system apps? I tried to delete normally but it says "read-only file"
[Android Apps and Games] jaycb420:
Google how to add a system app
[Android Apps and Games] lootjelo:
Use RootAppDelete :)

Sent from my amazing Ascend P6, powered by MIUI v5.
[Android Apps and Games] Maxim92:
Cannot install it

Cannot install it. Is it supposed to work on KitKat 4.4.2 or not?

Resolved
[Android Apps and Games] mouse100:
Could you tell me why this app tells me that can't find a 1080p stream in every 1080p video?
[Android Apps and Games] joej191:
YouTube stop 1080 for mobile devices
[Android Apps and Games] mouse100:
It's a tablet in wifi. So which is the sense of this app if I can't watch 1080p videos yet?

Samsung SM-P9005 - Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] joej191:
Tablet and phones are mobile devices. This app does support 1080 but YouTube it self stop pushing 1080p. The max it can go to is 720p. It made me upset too when I found out.
[Android Apps and Games] mikedenney:
Thanks, dude! This finally got Youtube working for me on my LG e970 with mahdi ROM.

Now my life is complete.

again, thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Richardsentosa:
works perfectly at Xperia M :D
[Android Apps and Games] padlockedtight:
Awesome on s3mini with Cm11!

Thanks Dude:D
[Android Apps and Games] eltano06:
doesnt work ith ART.
[Android Apps and Games] DrakoSSfox:
1080p doesn't work for some reason, it always says 1080p not found, I made sure the video had 1080p whenever I'm using desktop youtube.

I also made sure that my device could handle 720p/1080p codec, any solutions?
[Android Apps and Games] coolhof:
Really.......

Have you read a few massages back.

First rule on this forum is to use search.

Send From A Devil3 - f2fs - Dualboot Powered Machine
[Android Apps and Games] elesbb:
This will be impossible to update. I used to make a modded Google Maps with features and Google now has a signature check preventing you from running Google apps not signed by their key. You would have to mod A LOT to get it working.

However, for us who use xposed, I may be able to make an xposed mod offering these features. I have not looked at theo0so's code yet but it just might be possible.

But in all honesty, i do love Viral and SuperTube. Far better then anything else :)
[Android Apps and Games] JMercurin:
Is not the same.. Viral and supertube are some brand new apps with these features and even more.. What people are looking here is the exact same Google YouTube app, but with 720p, screen off playback and all in a darker theme.. JUST to get that GOOGLE kind of feel, the thing is that the developer of this awesome app has no time to keep the development going and now it's way out to date
[Android Apps and Games] mihir123:
is this exactly what i was looking for..
[Android Apps and Games] Dr. Droidberg:
I don't know.

Is it?
[Android Apps and Games] JavaScout:
Can't install this one under custom kitkat for i9100... Running ART.
[Android Apps and Games] gelo01:
I can't play videos anymore.. always end up like this:
[Android Apps and Games] Dr. Droidberg:
No problems here. I even tried on the exact same video.

Try clearing app data & rebooting your device.
[Android Apps and Games] coolashish:
thanks... nice features... keep updating..
[Android Apps and Games] gelo01:
Thanks for the help, but it didn't solve the issue unfortunately.. :(
[Android Apps and Games] serio22:
Uninstall and reinstall?
[Android Apps and Games] gelo01:
I already did that. Uninstalled, then reboot to recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cache, fixed permissions, then I even redownloaded v5b from the OP. Still unresolved. :(

The issue started when I downloaded the latest YT app from team black out, but uninstalled it via removing YouTube.apk from /system/app, restarted the phone, reinstalled this mod, then the issue started. Now I don't know if that was really the reason.. :(
[Android Apps and Games] serio22:
Probably was.. try dirty flashing your ROM and then install this app
[Android Apps and Games] 911-Future_Maker:
Are there any of the new releases of YT that can play at least 720p? I'm still using this, no problems at all, but I want to upgrade. :D
[Android Apps and Games] 7sen:
work perfect with z1 monx rom :good:
[Android Apps and Games] soundgirl101:
:cool::highfive::good: CM11 04/22, JBX 04/16 Sweet, sweet, sweet!! Inverted apk kicks ass, looks and works great as always!! Sad Google throttles us :crying: This helps tho!!!:cool::good::highfive:
[Android Apps and Games] gordon.shameway:
Thanks, this is working fine and the inverted version looks awesome!

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Any chance for an update ?

Regards

Sent from my GT-I9100 running Carbon Rom 4.4.2
[Android Apps and Games] JavaScout:
ART compatibility ?
[Android Apps and Games] calikevin:
Does v5b have the download button under every video or just the screen off and high quality? I have v6 that has the download button and can host if anyone would like
[Android Apps and Games] gordon.shameway:
I don't see a download button in v5b. Would be really nice if you share v6. Is it inverted too?

Regards

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9100 mit Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] nanosp:
Using the inverted version, works great .. I don't see a download button either?
[Android Apps and Games] calikevin:
It is not inverted, the version that I have, but I never looked for one.. It might even be somewhere in this thread, lol.

Here's a couple hosts for v6 with download button. So far only mp3 works but I don't watch videos anyways

http://www60.zippyshare.com/v/53715309/file.html

http://www.4shared.com/mobile/ieC2gYHAba/YouTube_4411__v6__Mod.html
[Android Apps and Games] gordon.shameway:
v8.1

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2213945

but i didn't tried it yet.

Regards

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9100 mit Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] padlockedtight:
Great! Thanks for this. :)

Shame it can't rid YouTube of evil Google plus though. What the hell is up with that!!
[Android Apps and Games] madvj:
Is there a version for non rooted devices?
[Android Apps and Games] Dr. Droidberg:
I wasn't aware that this app requires root. I've never had it ask for root rights.
[Android Apps and Games] joluke:
No it doesn't require root

Enviado do meu SM-N9005 através de Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] madvj:
I tried it and it keeps saying app not installed.
[Android Apps and Games] joluke:
Reboot and install it

Enviado do meu SM-N9005 através de Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] Dr. Droidberg:
Did you check the box to allow installation of apps from outside the Play Store?
[Android Apps and Games] madvj:
Yep, i am able to install other APK's. I rebooted and tried with same message. I have Verizon S5 (non rooted).
[Android Apps and Games] archangel5884:
Updates?

Hello All,

Will there be an update of this awesome version of YouTube anytime soon?

Sincerely,

Archangel5884
[Android Apps and Games] :
Hi,

Last post from the dev about an update: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49844885&postcount=2696.

:)
[Android Apps and Games] rvance:
Hey, I just installed the youtube app to my Droid Razr M and it works great. Don't know why they would limit a great phone like the Razr M to HQ youtube. It's good to have 720p youtube again. Thanks bud and I donating as well:good:
[Android Apps and Games] padlockedtight:
Gotta say peeps, this seems to be the best version of YouTube around:D

Don't know what's happened with Google but every update seems to get worse and that's when their not trying to force Google plus on us by ruining the comments section!

Great MOD Dev, truly am very thankful :)
[Android Apps and Games] renx0:
This is a really good mod and definitely something I'm looking for. It's too bad the dev dropped it.
[Android Apps and Games] Facuu:
thanks to this mod i didn't have to update google play services, which was causing me a lot of drain but was asking me it for playing youtube

The dark version is awesome, and it's also much better than the official app so, thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] tamingsarix:
This mod is great....
[Android Apps and Games] superjack927:
The inverted version crashes at start on my Find 5 on Omnirom 4.4.3 :(
[Android Apps and Games] Mardon:
Caused by bad hardware video acceleration. Its a bug in your rom!
[Android Apps and Games] 1902:
Thanks man, i was looking for this apk, installed 2.4.4 wifi-3G on my galaxy note with IMILKA'S AOSP rom v8 android 4.0.4 and it works great :)
[Android Apps and Games] juliocmorales93:
There seems to be a problem with the links for the gingerbread apks
[Android Apps and Games] aRc.:
Works fine this end. What error are you receiving?
[Android Apps and Games] dark_knight35:
@theos0o Thx for this great mod, Youtube looks way better now! Could you also mod the app, so that videos doesn't stop by turning screen off? Would come very handy to many users.
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
I was looking into this, but was too bored and dropped it.

I don't know, maybe if I get some time during easter vacation.
[Android Apps and Games] wer11:
Work fine but videos not full screen
[Android Apps and Games] BrUhNiGGs:
Are you watching any HD videos? Its only not full screen if its YouTube videos with 480p quality (HQ)
[Android Apps and Games] stoske:
First of all, thanks for making this mod. Working great on my SGS.

I have one remark, when sharing video it shows only the link.

There is no title or description.

Can this be fixed?

Beamed from Dark Side
[Android Apps and Games] D79_:
Works perfect with Galaxy S2 CM9 0407 :)

I know SGSII dont have a HD screen but u can still see a major difference in the picture quality so i dont know why google dont have it in there builds
[Android Apps and Games] Dshn:
Problem with Arc

I have a problem with Xperia Arc. When i try to instal, error message pops out

" Parse error. There is a problem parsing the package".

Help
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
You should install the correct version for your android build.

Probably you're trying to install 3.5.5 while you should try 2.4.4.
[Android Apps and Games] Prouder:
I installed successfully, but the video seems to be cropped.. it does not fit the whole screen it just looks zoomed in a bit
[Android Apps and Games] maRioHD:
The YouTube app works great for me thank you for your hard work. Although reading back I see someone asked this, but would really love the ability to turn off the screen/ have the apk play in the background.

But regardless thanks for the HD videos, now having it play consistently on at&t's network is a whole other matter lol.