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[Android Apps and Games] SLver:
Simply ****ing awesome.... uninstalling oficial youtube app
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
We had to keep the original YouTube app because we stream a lot of stuff to our Roku box.
[Android Apps and Games] Facuu:
It can't load a lot of videos, just spinning around but they dining don't load. :( anyone else with this issue?
[Android Apps and Games] _jis_:
Yes, me.
[Android Apps and Games] vindmc:
Same here. Also, when pressing the back button, the app freezes and crashes.
[Android Apps and Games] carcia021:
So Good !!
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
More details about videos not showing please
[Android Apps and Games] MnGames:
This app is so cool! Good work!
[Android Apps and Games] Banayat:
great app, thanks for your effort ;)
[Android Apps and Games] allard1997:
No sound playing video's at 480p on my Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus with PAC-man ROM 4.4.4 RC2.
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
Anyone else have problems with 480p sound not playing?
[Android Apps and Games] Csacsifiu:
Yes, For me with htc one s (4.2.2) it didnt play at all in 480p.
[Android Apps and Games] notreally:
Anyway we can get this feature, is it in the works?

Maybe in the paid version?? or with a donation?
[Android Apps and Games] allard1997:
Also no sound on my tablet so it's not only my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] n3gkiwi:
Does anyone know how to select songs to play in offline mode?
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
Some bad news
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
Yes, that's very bad news. Where do we go from here?
[Android Apps and Games] droidhead36:
WTH this app is awesome
[Android Apps and Games] anonymous-bot:
I am still seeing Viral in the Play Store however I noticed PVSTAR+ and uListen seem to be MIA. Time to host the app on an alternate repo?
[Android Apps and Games] jacknicholson:
Despite being an All Access (and consequently Music Key) subscriber, my first thought upon reading all those new fancy new YouTube features? 'Pfft... Viral.'

Whatever choice you and the team make, it's been an absolutely splendid journey and really, one of my favorite reasons to pick up my devices. I'll accidentally launch the proper YouTube app on occasion, and each time, without fail, find myself sliding in every which direction, trying to change the volume or jump around the video. Even the little details are not only perfect, but somehow change everything. Like having one's Watch Later list display the newest additions first. I could go on. This is how YouTube should've been from the get-go.

tl;dr: Thanks (and here's hoping everything works out).
[Android Apps and Games] Maxr1998:
You could remove the offline playing feature and the write a plugin for it, which you could host here on XDA, with alerting the user to download the plugin..

Sent using my nexus⁴ running Mahdi 2.8 with Xposed and hells-Core B64

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[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
I'm sure Google will find a reason to remove it if we found a way around it
[Android Apps and Games] Ed V:
So we are screwed now?

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[Android Apps and Games] 47th_Ronin:
You guys ever consider open sourcing the free version while maintaining the code for pro version?

Don't know if thats even possible but you could then host the free version on f-droid and the paid from your own website.

Just throwing out ideas because this app is great and I'd hate to see your creation dissolve because of Google's stupidity.
[Android Apps and Games] jacknicholson:
Not that anyone asked me, but both versions could be merged as well, while the Pro version's Play Store listing would simply remain as a license key, maintaining its current visibility and download count, rating, etc.
[Android Apps and Games] sancho_panzer:
Open the code and go F-Droid.

Device:

Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)

ROM:

CyanogenMod 11/M12 (KK 4.4.4)

Kernel:

Alucard-V1.4qs

Recovery:

TWRP 2.7.1.0

Modem:

I9505XXUGNE8

Device:

Nexus 7 (Grouper)

ROM:

CyanogenMod 11/M9 (KK 4.4.4)

Kernel:

Default CM11/M9 3.1.10

Recovery:

TWRP 2.7.1.0
[Android Apps and Games] klau1:
Will allowing ADs help bring this into compliance? Can this be implemented?
[Android Apps and Games] anonymous-bot:
Looks like Viral was just updated to remove the background playback feature. What a shame.
[Android Apps and Games] PLUG313:
this seems like the best idea

host the app somewhere else, keep the Pro listing on the play store to act as an unlocker

does the new update remove screen off play too? ?

btw I wouldn't mind a material design update eventually ☺
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
I don't think the dev will open source this app anytime soon. Let's just see how things pan out.

If we released on Amazon appstore with background play intact, do you think Google can get amazon to remove it?
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
As long as Viral does not violate any of Amazon's terms and conditions, I think we should be okay.
[Android Apps and Games] andeld:
On some videos I have FC. I mean there are some videos that refuse to load. Logcat attached.

Thanks a lot for your great work! pastebin.com/rqEKQChY
[Android Apps and Games] PLUG313:
not answering your question since I have no idea

but would we have to purchase pro again?

I would not mind at all purchasing it again, but I currently cannot afford to so I'm just wondering. thanks in advance. I will purchase again when I can afford it if necessary.
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
Nope not on my Note 2.
[Android Apps and Games] Kingo64:
I really like that you actually let us pick the style of all the UI elements ourselves, that is a great idea however it is missing a few things like reset to default and preset styles.

Also some elements are impossible to be styled, I tried to make a dark theme initially but then realised it was impossible, even if I were to black out every single element.
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
Presets is something that I had in mind which would have about 5 or so with holo colours and wanted a dark theme. (Might be paid version only though)

Since the lead developer doesnt visit xda as much, please email him what you wrote here so he knows there is a demand for it
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
I've finally bought the pro version but I've found a seriously weird bug when I minimize the popup player.

A 'dead pixel' like pixel appears in the near where I minimized the player.

If I rotate my phone to the side the pixel appears somewhere else.

It's not a dead pixel!

I could've even capture screenshots of the bug.
[Android Apps and Games] mazzz:
So much better than the stock youtube app. Good work. Only thong bad about is ads -_-
[Android Apps and Games] txx3:
No the lags are much worst ...but nothing what not can be fixed!

Big fan of your app habibi.
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
Cant see what you're saying, can you maybe put a red circle around it?

Go for the paid version :)

Lag has been reduced on current test build
[Android Apps and Games] jcsy:
yes UI speed improvement is a great welcome

been promoting your app to others, however i keep forgetting its called YOUTUBE FLOATING than SHOWTIME

they searched up SHOWTIME and found nothing many times

silly.
[Android Apps and Games] vitorhugoaranda:
share doesn't work...

Enviado de meu GT-I9300 usando Tapatalk 4
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
Thanks for the support, the app wll go through anoyhrt name change but in the play store it will still be called YouTube Floating HD Player because the lead developer believes it will attract more users. But can add tags for the app name itself
[Android Apps and Games] txx3:
Yeah i got the dead Pixel too :(

1. App runs in background minimized

2. The Pixel
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
I've contacted the app creator and he responded me back with a new app version and fixed some issues I had with the app (more color settings, no more double vidros, resolution stays the same, slow UI). I tested the new version and reported him the pixel bug and some other problems I had with the app.

It looks like the developer is working hard to make the app perfect =)
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
You noticed the speed increase of scrolling down videos? :)
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
Yes expecially if you consider that I changed the DPI of the app to tablet mode. It really works better now.
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
But even without dpi chanage you should have noticed it
[Android Apps and Games] zerosys:
I dont know if this was mentioned before, but do you plan to add volume/brightness-control to popup view?

Or is that already in and i just dont get how to usw it?
[Android Apps and Games] uaevuon:
Can i help you with korean translate?

I sent email to sammirahmed@hotmail.com

But no reply
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
Well I think he probably will answer you e-mail but it takes some time for him to answer.
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
Once the new changes have been made then it may be possible as there are new elements being added the app
[Android Apps and Games] -juanito-:
Good features but it's need more improvements in the UI
[Android Apps and Games] samajid:
Can someone please upload the apk for the older version.. My app got updated and i need background playing, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
Here's the link with background play https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0N0uBx7x_lwMGJEX3JUY285WkU/view
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
I'm getting a file not found error when I try to download the apk.
[Android Apps and Games] sancho_panzer:
I just downloaded the file, no problems here.

Device:

Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)

ROM:

CyanogenMod 11/M12 (KK 4.4.4)

Kernel:

Alucard-V1.4qs

Recovery:

TWRP 2.7.1.0

Modem:

I9505XXUGNE8

Device:

Nexus 7 (Grouper)

ROM:

CyanogenMod 11/M9 (KK 4.4.4)

Kernel:

Default CM11/M9 3.1.10

Recovery:

TWRP 2.7.1.0
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
Thanks. It appears that I am able to download it on my phone but not on my computer for some reason. Oh well, I got the file! :D
[Android Apps and Games] doratos:
It doesn't work in gingerbread...

Please can you upload the latest apk with background play compatible with gingerbread?[MENTION=1983726]ermacwins[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] Gizmundo:
Hi

I'm success with not updating the app but soon or later I click update all or something and I will lose the background playing. Is there any way to block the update for the app?

Anyway it is crazy to stay without update I know
[Android Apps and Games] arcrox:
Anybody know of a way to permanently break the market link for the pro version? When I do it with Titanium, the market link is restored upon reboot.
[Android Apps and Games] PLUG313:
anyone willing to send me the apk of the last pro version with background play? mine updated and I forgot to back it up I'm so stupid.... I can provide proof of purchase if necessary.... pm me. thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
See post #583
[Android Apps and Games] Ed V:
Thats the free lite version, not the Pro (off course).

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[Android Apps and Games] PLUG313:
right I had seen that one...

but I'm really looking for pro ?

thanks anyway
[Android Apps and Games] jacknicholson:
The Pro version update finally arrived a few days ago.

To ermacwins and the team: I definitely appreciate how forthcoming and thoughtful you've been about all this, both here in xda and on the app listing itself. Once the dust settles, however, I'm hoping you'll eventually consider converting the Play Store's Pro version to a license key of sorts, to interact with a generic version posted here or elsewhere? Alternatively, I'm sure many of us would be more than happy to repurchase a separate license file, should you want to put up a new listing.

To other users: For now, you can resign the APK if it bothers you.
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
Well the dev has developed a plugin to enable background play but I havent tested it yet as Im quite busy with studies.

Also not sure how to go about releasing the plugin and how google will react
[Android Apps and Games] ChungHung.Chen:
View history not updated

I'm using Viral Popup (Free version) with Google account. Why I can't find my view history after I view YouTube videos from Viral Popup? I can see history but not updated. And single video have multiple records in history but if I remove one of them, all removed. Is it normal?

Thanks and sorry for my bad English.
[Android Apps and Games] ilovehc:
Hi there, how can i restore my theme backup? I've searched the directory path everywhere in my phone but nothing to do.

I've also searched here in the thread but i didn't find anything.

Thanks in advance!
[Android Apps and Games] doratos:
Please can someone upload the previous version of Viral lite compatible with gingerbread android(2.3.6)? Because the latest version not only the background feature doesn't work but also the app crashes always and doesn't let me see no videos...:crying:
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
For Gingerbread, I recommend using PVSTAR instead. Do a Google search for the apk. I can confirm background play works well on my Gingerbread devices.
[Android Apps and Games] bumsu:
How can I change the download folder

Hi guys!

Not sure, if I just cant find the option, but I have no clue how to change the download folder of viral.

As far as I can tell all the clips I save offline go directly on the device storage, while I'd prefer to save all to the sd card.

Anyone have an advice?

Cheers!
[Android Apps and Games] doratos:
[MENTION=4204995]sjamie[/MENTION] I tried pvstar but it doesn't go in window mode and not let me sign with my account.

I also tried supertube but it doesn't work. The only app that WORKED WELL on my smartphone is Viral before the last update...

So, please, if someone had the last version with background feature (compatible with android gingerbread) send it to me on my email (asking a private message) or uploaded it (Mega is free,fast and easy).

If you don't know how take it,just installing in google play "Apk Share & Backup" and (without premission root) backup Viral.
[Android Apps and Games] xlollomanx:
If I'm not wrong some page ago someone posted lastest version with background playground feature.

Sent from my Oneplus One
[Android Apps and Games] doratos:
Yes , you are right, but it doesn't work on gingerbread...
[Android Apps and Games] Ash359:
I'm in favor of the idea of a plugin for the background playing. It can't be put on the play store but I don't think there is anything else Google could do about it.
[Android Apps and Games] Maxr1998:
[MENTION=1983726]ermacwins[/MENTION] is this open-source? I would really like to help in this project :)

BTW I already have some experience with material design in apps.

Sent using my nexus⁴ running Mahdi 2.8 with Xposed and hells-Core B64

Bitcoin donation address
[Android Apps and Games] funnydevs:
Hi! I've tried it with Meizu mx2 with android 4.4 and it's really fast!!

:svetius::svetius::svetius:
[Android Apps and Games] Alkapones:
Hello,

Have rooted samsung s5 with oficial lolipop 5. A problem with Viral Pro a background plays. It's Ok whit that, youtube play video in background and play when use another program a same time, but when shut off screen and sound shuts downs too. This function are enabled on this aps or problem in my mobile device options ?

Maybe are another metod how to use youtube with screenn off whit normal quality. Such programs how ulisten or old modded youtube dissatisfied :D Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] kriki200:
Hi, I recently got Sony Xperia T (LT30p) and every time I want to turn off the screen or play a video in a background viral pauses the video. I am currently runing cyanogen mod 11 (4.4.4), but I've seen this happen on stock rom too. Do you need any logcat, cuz I really hope you could solve this problem.

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I have found a way to make it work. U first have to turn off the screen, and then turn it back on and press play on the lockscreen, then it works perfectly. But it is still very anoying to do that every time you want to vhange a song.
[Android Apps and Games] Ash359:
I would love to get updates to the background playing version
[Android Apps and Games] ClaKK:
EDIT: nevermind, uninstalling and reistalling solved the issue.
[Android Apps and Games] wawago:
where does the viral pro save its offline videos?

I know Viral pro saves offline videos in the device's storage. But I can't seem to able to find the exact location/folder where offline videos are saved. Does anyone know? TIA

Rick
[Android Apps and Games] superkekko:
This is what I ve found, hope it helps. But looks like background working but no audio on 480p videos.

EDIT: removed link myself, didn't notice it was warez
[Android Apps and Games] Mr Sliff:
I just tried this app again to see had background playing come back. It seems to have background playing but it doesnt auto play in the background when I press home, I have to select it from the menu. Whats the latest on this? Does auto play in the background work for anyone?
[Android Apps and Games] KemikalElite:
Go to Menu > Settings > Acton on pressing the home button > Open popup window.

Popup video is back because YouTube stupid terms don't allow background playback. It doesn't say anything about a video on top of other apps. :)
[Android Apps and Games] OldYellowBricks:
Its somewhere in the .sp folder in root of sdcard. Saved videos should be around 30mb in size if saved in 360p (3minute video)

Im using lollipop tho, so the folder might defer? But i dont think so.
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
Deleted - Wrong thread.
[Android Apps and Games] Master-Of-Puppets85:
Problem. Heeelp!!!!

Hello guys. I have the Samsung Galaxy tab 3 p5210 and the Viral pro v2.4. Viral is amazing but i have one problem. It doesn't load music videos. And doesn't find liked videos from my account. Maybe change some settings on tablet or on Viral ??
[Android Apps and Games] allard1997:
The dev needs to update the app soon.

In every video search or any section where video's are listed this comes up first (see picture in attachment).

EDIT: Nevermind I didn't update the app yet.

But with the updated version I do have a new problem.

The subscriptions aren't updated correctly. On the YouTube site I see much more newer video's then in the Viral app. On the older version everything was updated.
[Android Apps and Games] allard1997:
Screenshot of what the issue is. Look at the upload time of the video's.

And also now the whole Subscriptions section is broken. I saw a video of 6 days ago as the 3th video in the list while when I look at youtube.com itself there are a lot of new video's.
[Android Apps and Games] FPSUsername:
Would you consider creating a xda version that allows playing in the background and screen off?

I think that it is bullsh!t since you can do that on pc, but why not on your phone?

If they tell me about, "you can't see ads when your screen is off or playing in the background", then i'll tell then this.

1. I use an adblocker

2. On my pc I always listen music from youtbue so I have the tab minimized.

With other words, I never see ads! Nor on youtube, nor anywhere else.
[Android Apps and Games] NardVa:
Can't get any music to play with Viral. YouTube is blocking everything 3rd party.
[Android Apps and Games] FPSUsername:
I dont know what macig just happened, but background and screen off play works again
[Android Apps and Games] orangechoochoo:
Same here :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Javs2010:
It's there any way to fix the only loading some of my subscription? Other than that loving this app. Bought pro but that bug is the only thing that is still bugging me

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Edit: nevermind fixed it :)
[Android Apps and Games] dentedilupo:
i was using till now version 2.4.9

still 100% functional, backround and almost all videos play

but since yesterday nothing works, search videos dont give nothing, y only can play favorite videos

installed version 3.9.4 and backround dont work :(

there is any version that works??

or what is the alternative to viral?
[Android Apps and Games] FPSUsername:
I don't know why, but I can background play with the latest version. I turned off my screen when the video was loading and then it started playing. I tried with an other video turning the screen off when playing and it just works.

I run CM12.1 optimized builds by antaresone, maybe he put something in the rom to allow that? I don't know, because it doesn't work with the official youtube app. Only workaround is xposed + official youtube app.

But I don't like the official app, you can't see your liked videos.
[Android Apps and Games] allard1997:
How did you fix?
[Android Apps and Games] FPSUsername:
Did somebody fix this issue?
[Android Apps and Games] azaidi:
Same problem here, please help :(
[Android Apps and Games] nibla101:
Cant watch videos anymore with the screen off version, only display the device support video :(
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
Yep! You have to download the latest version from the Play Store to watch videos. Luckily, it still plays with the screen off for me which is probably due to the custom ROM I'm running (SlimKat).
[Android Apps and Games] [] AL []:
Yo!

I've been using this app for some time and just found this thread. So first off, I want to say thank you to the dev(s) and thumbs up.

Now, like others have reported, the pre-removal of background playing version was perfectly fine for me until yesterday, but stopped working with anything yt related. I either get "no videos" or the "yt is upgrading to a new version and blabla check compatibility". Bummer!!

So I just went ahead and tried lastest from PS, and although I can now see my subscriptions and search results again, any of the drawer's presets (most watched, featured, most this/most that... do not return anything either than a non-stop loading spinner or occasionally, always the same YT 10yrs Spotlight list of videos.

So shame on Google to mess things around and break this wonderful app.

I wouldn't dare to ask for any form of ETA, but I would like to know from the development team if this app is still being maintained and if they forsee those latest issues to be surmountable.

Fingers crossed and thanks a bunch again.

/AL
[Android Apps and Games] allard1997:
The dev really needs to fix this app.

Subscription page is broken. Look at how old the video's are in the screenshots that I posted.

I see older video's often above new video's and also often video's of a week old are shown above a video of 2 hours old sometimes.

Every video shows the YouTube device support link because Viral is still using the old YouTube API while I thought this wasn't the case anymore but I think the dev just changed something to not show the YouTube device support video on top of every page like the subscription page. Also posted a screenshot about that 2 pages back in the thread.

I'm using Viral for over more then a year now and always thought it it was a great replacement for the normal YouTube app so I also bought Viral Pro because I wanted to support the dev but this is not what I expected when I paid for the app a year ago.

Hopefully this will all be fixed soon.
[Android Apps and Games] Gryzounours:
Hello guys,

I loved this app but unfortunately it doesn't work in background mode with my new phone.

Maybe one of you can share an apk with background play?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Javs2010:
Love this app but sometimes the subscription being out of order bothers me ? so I have togo to the regular YouTube app cause I misses alot... I have viral pro