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[Android Apps and Games] allard1997:
I already said this more then a month ago and 2 posts before you and it's still not fixed.

This app is really starting to fall apart since the whole new YouTube API thing.

Yesterday I also saw this for the first time but is was on version 3.9.4.

[IMG="YouTube Help problem"]http://i.imgur.com/8G16q83.png[/IMG]

History just keeps loading and loading and every date is 17 April and every video title is the YouTube device support link but I can browse the history but it's also not up-to-date.

Also descriptions of video's didn't load anymore.

The latest version 3.9.42 has this as changelog:

v3.9.42

fix playlist crash

fix some bugs in API

He did fix the history and description bug but still not the subscription out of order thing.

[IMG="Subscription out of order"]http://i.imgur.com/KcfrCNV.png[/IMG]
[Android Apps and Games] 79seagulls:
Playlists just keep showing loading symbol, and it won't go away or show any playlists...

And whenever I try to create a new playlist, it just crashes :'(

I love the background play, and offline mode, but you can't play offline videos as a playlist...

Lg G3 D855 Rooted Resurrection Remix 5.4.7 Rom, Android 5.1.1
[Android Apps and Games] allard1997:
Are you using Viral Pro or free? And what version?
[Android Apps and Games] 79seagulls:
Free, version 3.9.42

Not too keen on paying the $5.50 for the pro if this may happen... Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] allard1997:
I think the dev didn't update the free version correctly, also on Play Store the changelog still says it's version 3.9.4.

On pro version playlists seems to be working but if I were you I would wait for a new update.
[Android Apps and Games] 79seagulls:
Okay, thanks for the input :)
[Android Apps and Games] [] AL []:
edited out..
[Android Apps and Games] NardVa:
Do you have to bee rooted for the music to play in the background? I used the latest version on two rooted phones and background music worked. On the non rooted phone background music does not work.
[Android Apps and Games] [] AL []:
When will people ever learn to read before posting??

I think that half of the app's Playstore comments (and close to that on this thread also) are from people asking about background play not working.

I don't know if it can be explained any better than that.
[Android Apps and Games] msegmx:
Yes, but maybe the dev is willing to build an APK with background play working...
[Android Apps and Games] NardVa:
Background music still works after the API change. I have 3 phones and background music works on 2 of the phones after updating to the latest Viral YouTube app. Background music doesn't work on the 3rd device. The 2 phones that work are KitKat and rooted. The phone that doesn't work is Lollipop and not rooted. Trying to see if it's a KitKat or root that allows the background music to play.
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
It also works on my rooted Galaxy S3 running CM 12.1.
[Android Apps and Games] msegmx:
#sjamie, have you disabled selinux?
[Android Apps and Games] [] AL []:
If you read what I wrote... I think it's pretty obvious that the dev is fully aware that people miss that option badly and that this whole thing has been discussed numerous time. If there was a way to do it without putting both himself and Xda into trouble, I'm sure that it would have been done already...

What is better: having the app as it is now and keep having updates or Google that comes in and press charges against the dev and force him to stop all further development and sharing of his app?

I'm aware that it still "works" under certain conditions, but why: 1- quote me.?, 2- keep talking about it if it's just making more waves around it and risking to draw Google's attention to it??

Don't get me wrong: I don't like to reply this way to people and I wish the same as everyone else regarding Viral. But I've also seen many decent apps disappear from both tge Playstore and Xda because of big corporations coming after then for violations of (much) less important things (like just a few icons "borrowed").

So my point is that there's no need for all that talk here because it actually makes it less certain to actually become available again...
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
I'm running CyanideL ROM on my S3 which has SELinux set to "permissive" by default.
[Android Apps and Games] sakis_the_fraud:
for these who can manage to listen music in the background using the latest version, did you make any specific changes?

I updated the app to test it and it didn't work.

I am rooted with stock rom.
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
Nope! Background play was working on my CM based ROM until the last update. Therefore, I downgraded back to version 3.9.42 and background play is working again. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] sakis_the_fraud:
could you upload somewhere this version?

I still use v2.4.9.5 which works (now has many issues, i think it's from the updated youtube api).
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
I won't have time to upload it today but I'm sure you can find it if you Google something like Viral 3.9.42 apk.
[Android Apps and Games] Maxr1998:
I really like this app, and since YouTube moved to that strange tab UI, this app will attract even more users. A more material redesign with smoother experience would make it perfect then.
[Android Apps and Games] meangreenie:
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[Android Apps and Games] XBM Studio:
Thanks!! Woks good on LG L70 Dual
[Android Apps and Games] DonAndress:
Guys, maybe a silly question but I can't get it to work that way.

How to setup Viral to play videos directly in the app and not in the pop up window?

I mean, I use search, tap on a clip and it goes straight to pop up. I'd prefer the same window and then, when desired, anything else.

(stock 5.0.1, no root, latest Viral)
[Android Apps and Games] webdevray:
Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] digiowl:
Settings > how to open video links.
[Android Apps and Games] DonAndress:
Not really. I have it set to "always in the window".

What is weird is that when I tap on the play icon or the picture, viral plays it in the pop up, when I tap on the grey field right below the picture vital plays the clip in the application.

Maybe this is just sth I need to adjust to...

TapaTalked from i9506
[Android Apps and Games] kriki200:
Why was it removed from gplay?
[Android Apps and Games] L.F.B.:
App is removed from playstore and not working anymore...

Anyone?
[Android Apps and Games] KrazyAttack:
Update says removed to due to terms of service violation with the API and will no longer work.
[Android Apps and Games] M3tthew:
works good at my nexus 5
[Android Apps and Games] LeeDG:
Does anyone know where this is available from now?
[Android Apps and Games] ronyzura:
Looks good, anyone can share apk? Pls

Enviado de meu Nexus 5 usando Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] Dominic4:
Alternative

Does anybody know alternative app?
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
OG YouTube
[Android Apps and Games] xunholyx:
Viral Google+ community here.

APK download here.

EDIT: Playback with the screen off works with this APK
[Android Apps and Games] dentedilupo:
yes playback off screen is working again

all videos avaible?? but no comments?

stull better than nothing, this program is the best
[Android Apps and Games] BEN LIN:
Float playing is great

but sometimes I got force stop when I rotate my phone:crying:
[Android Apps and Games] meangreenie:
Sad to see the best app on android dying :'(
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
While Viral is being revived and enhanced, check out YouTube Background Playback xposed mod. The latest version is working flawlessly for me.
[Android Apps and Games] meangreenie:
that's awesome news thanks
[Android Apps and Games] xunholyx:
It's not dying. It was just taken off of the Play Store. Visit their Google Plus page.
[Android Apps and Games] stpol77:
Awesome Pop-up Video is the best alternative to viral (king)
[Android Apps and Games] 16bitboy:
Thank you are releasing this version here. This guys at Google each time more evil. I'd not like to pay for such an essential and basic feature as having background play. Is like trying to sell you the possibility of having a background running application which all OS with GUI and multitask have had. From this move I can see Microsoft doing the same and sending a popup to users like "I see you are using Excel while you listen to music, but now to minimize your favourite player and have it working you will have to pay 10$ month, or upgrade to the new Windows 10 **** edition".
[Android Apps and Games] [] AL []:
Lol, I knew about the Win10 Here's all of our crap crammed in for free edition but never heard about the **** one.

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[Android Apps and Games] patchouliandcolt:
Thank you for taking the time to submit the G+ and apk links! I really appreciate you.
[Android Apps and Games] NickZ7427:
Works well!
[Android Apps and Games] emma.at.buyai:
it looks good, and i will try.
[Android Apps and Games] Gryzounours:
I have a lot of crashes when I scroll down in my subscriptions both on Kitkat and Lolipop. Am I the only one ?
[Android Apps and Games] meangreenie:
no
[Android Apps and Games] stallwear:
Nice. Please increase resolution of icons !
[Android Apps and Games] umbypsb18:
Removed from Play Store?? WHY?! :crying:
[Android Apps and Games] thetupacshow:
Why doesn't Viral work anymore?? :( :( :(
[Android Apps and Games] UndisputedGuy:
There a spare .apk link anywhere? Google seem to have gotten rid of it

Does the app still work for others? I'm on Marshmallow and all I get is a crash when I try to use it, anyone on older versions of Android getting the same thing?

We don't make mistakes, We just have happy accidents.
[Android Apps and Games] premier69:
@Developer

hello!

please oh please tell me you're working on a new version?
[Android Apps and Games] xunholyx:
APK link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0N0uBx7x_lwTHlsZVJEakIydEU/view
[Android Apps and Games] UndisputedGuy:
Thanks man, the floating aspect doesn't seem to work though. It just crashes instead. Is that just me?

We don't make mistakes, We just have happy accidents.
[Android Apps and Games] ElfinJNoty:
Depending on which version that is that he linked you to...

Viral, prior to being removed from the PlayStore, was forced to disable the floating window feature by Google. They said it violated their terms. Google did a sweep of all Play Store apps that allowed for background playback in preparation for their pay-for service with YouTubeRed
[Android Apps and Games] xunholyx:
Floating works for me, same version. It isn't from the Play Store, it's from the devs.

https://plus.google.com/104996675159364044163/posts/XmgTRCMYiW3
[Android Apps and Games] UndisputedGuy:
What version of Android are you using? I'm on Marshmallow, perhaps that could be it?

It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.
[Android Apps and Games] Crivel83:
I wonder why Google removed Viral (and many other similar apps) from the Play Store, but not iMusee, a chinese app that does the same things (floating, playground videos and so on...). Now I use this one, but it is not very user friendly, coz it's all written in chinese :(
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
Whats the next best streaming site after YouTube?
[Android Apps and Games] Nikhil981848:
I want this app

hey can anyone send an apk of any old version that will run on android 2.3.6

I like this this app very much . viral >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>youtube app
[Android Apps and Games] panczarny:
Where can I get older versions? I used to use Viral as a player but now it force closes when I'm opening an mp4 video;/

Using Marshmallow on S4 mini
[Android Apps and Games] thetupacshow:
I use Viral Pro v3.9.66 on android 4.4.4 rooted and it works, but on my tablet Lollipop 5.1.1 rooted it force closes everytime...
[Android Apps and Games] premier69:
Again I ask: is the project dead? And are there any others? I'm using OG youtube and I like it, but not as much.
[Android Apps and Games] thetupacshow:
I think it's dead, I use OG youtube too but Viral was better, no doubt.

I tried Viral v.2.4.9 and it doesn't work on android 4.4.4 or Lollipop neither
[Android Apps and Games] premier69:
i wonder what it would cost for some www.fiverr.com developer to build a newer better Viral. DUDE, that should be a kickstarter!
[Android Apps and Games] thetupacshow:
I don't know but how can we ask them?
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
I took the pictures while screenfilter is on but as you can see the app works on my phone, the biggest problem is that the subscription list is heavily outdated and basically I never use it to open videos anymore but there are other ways to do it.

I basically use viral for opening youtube/webm links and use the official YouTube player share function to open it in the window.

Watching fullscreen with viral is basically useless and I also have YouTube background play xposed module and Samsung floating window/multiwindow which kinda does it job for me.

Hopefully I could help you guys with that, it's a shame to see a great app being abandoned.
[Android Apps and Games] UndisputedGuy:
Seems like it's just broken from Android 6.0 onwards

We don't make mistakes, We just have happy accidents.
[Android Apps and Games] xunholyx:
I've been using it the same way. For links, and by sharing the videos from Youtube to Viral for floating window and offline playback.
[Android Apps and Games] oroboros74:
I bought the Pro version of this way back when. Which is the last version available out there, and where to get it? I have 2.4.9
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
3.9.66 is the last version, at least that's the version I've got.

If you're really in need I could reupload it for you.

I'm currently on Marshmallow on my Note 4 and it seems to be not working at all with that version (floating window previously worked).
[Android Apps and Games] oroboros74:
Do you know if that's the Pro or Lite version? Either way, I'd love to have a copy, yes please.
[Android Apps and Games] coolcapnc:
Has everyone checked the permission to draw on top of other apps? That might be why it won't work on MM, but I haven't investigated.
[Android Apps and Games] boriska975:
it was a culprit for me. Granted permission solved the problem.

I'm on Marshmallow
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
Looks like that fixes the problem and works even on my Note 4 with Android 6.0.1.

I can now share YouTube videos to viral which opens the video in the popup player.

Like Widgetlocker (which wasn't updated for two years and still isn't replaceable) I can use it but changing resolution in floating window causes the app to crash.

If you don't do that it works fine!

The subscriptions don't load anymore so you really can't use the app for anything other than the popup video player.

I currently can't upload the app but I've recently lost my backup of viral but managed to download it from by just searching Viral pro (and the version I've mentioned before) and the apk I got was working fine.
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
Like?
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
What do you think of this for Play Store icon?
[Android Apps and Games] hospos:
Been using your app for quite a while now not sure when or where I stumbled upon it but glad I did works awesomly and looks good too!

Also I like the current icon but it doesn't really matter to me because I use icon packs
[Android Apps and Games] barty22:
Hi, already good app but some suggestions for improvement:

- automatic minimizing when leaving the app while video is playing (so also automatic background playback when doing other stuff on phone), instead of having to go to windowed mode and then minimize. If video is paused or if no video is playing then the app can just go into the background without minimizing.

- the resolution selection popup is too small and also pretty ugly

- I don't like the redness in the hd icon when it's playing in hd

- i'd like the inclusion of a download video feature

- can we get an option to go to "what to watch" upon launch?

- the on-screen buttons could fade in and out, that would make it more fancy

- ability to raise volume levels above 100%, like some other players like mx player do. Some youtube videos especially have very low volume, combined with poor phone speakers...

- and perhaps a pinch to zoom feature for full screen playing mode?

- the video could automatically go into windowed mode once browsing away in the app, to imitate the behavior that the official youtube app now has in the latest release

- does this app allow searching for (and finding and playing!) of youtube videos that normally aren't available on mobile players?

I also agree with the overall slow to respond issues and the icon that could use some attention.

Also the UI could use some polishing and better design, I also spotted some capital letter inconsistencies in the menus.

I would also suggest to scrap the playing of local videos, there are other apps for that, and just to focus on youtube-only, sort of like the ultimate youtube app alternative for android. Just my opinion :)

Final question, what's up with the different versions? The apk in OP is version is 1.3.0 while the one on play store is 1.2.3b. Is the one in OP the newest?

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] JeramyEggs:
I am using this on a floating multi Window rom on my Note2, and it works very nicely. Being able to pull up floating YouTube scenes imbedded in websites while reading the article they are in. Really completes the multitasking experience. Thanks for creating it.:thumbup:
[Android Apps and Games] 12gage:
I like!!
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
I've got from the developer a new version where a lot of issues are fixed.
[Android Apps and Games] ahepas:
Thank you for the app. It works nice and it is something really useful. Cheers...
[Android Apps and Games] starboyreid:
Great but displays incorrect info when playing a video, #if subscribers and of videos And shows the subscribe button when I'm already subscribe
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
Thank you, you're right

Can you also email this to the address in the play store link please?
[Android Apps and Games] starboyreid:
Ok, do u guys gain when we send feedback?
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
Gain what?
[Android Apps and Games] starboyreid:
Money
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
No, what gave you that idea?
[Android Apps and Games] starboyreid:
Because Devs always ask to send feedback even after they read the bug
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
I dont think emailing dev will generate money

And does this look accurate now?
[Android Apps and Games] starboyreid:
Yes but when you open the video it displays tree wrong info
[Android Apps and Games] ermacwins:
What wrong info? The subsribers and video uploads? That should be fixed in next build
[Android Apps and Games] starboyreid:
Ok, just a small bug tho

---------- Post added at 05:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:45 PM ----------

Just another minor bug, when a video was uploaded 2minutes ago, it shows 4hours

Just tryin to make this app perfect in the next because I love it
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
Got the newest version today with the new app icon. The pixel bug and playlist bug are probably fixed and you can now directly access the director's channel by simply pressing on their icon in the discription. The only thing that I didn't like is that after a while (closing/opening the app) the colors and settings were changed to default and that didn't happen with the other alpha.
[Android Apps and Games] starboyreid:
Where did you download it?
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
I've contacted the app creator and since them I get regularly builds from him.
[Android Apps and Games] temenalie:
Good work, I like it

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] akhilranjan:
Found a bug. The likes and dislikes bar along with the number of veiws are overlapping the video thumbnail. Screenshot attached.

Nice app nonetheless :good:
[Android Apps and Games] DorianX:
OMG that's a HUGE bug! XD

Enviado desde mi LG-E730 usando Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] The_Tech_Ninja:
Really enjoying the application, one thing for me that is sort of a big issue is that I have two YouTube accounts that are linked to my email address.

I need to be able to "switch accounts". Other than that, this app is awesome, and i'll purchase it + donation
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
Like this?
[Android Apps and Games] Freddy1X:
That is log out option, and not switch account..those are not the same..
[Android Apps and Games] n70shan:
Hi There.. First i want to congratulate and say thanks to this amazaing App Developer(s). It way better then official Youtube App but it needs some improvements . i will discuss here about problems in my phone Sony xperia T which will help developers to make it even better..while playing video in my xperia T on Stock JB 4.1.2 Rom

1. While using pop up player other Phone slow down like scrolling to apps or different home screen has lags..

2. if i watch video from internal storage , It only play 480p 720p 1080p videos if i choose fit to screen options in both video player and pop up video player. 360p video could be played in other modes as well

3. if i watch video in offline mode means i play video from my internal storage using Show Time player so While watching Videos and then Using pop player in Landscape mode it made my whole phone UI in landscape Mode which make my phone very very slow ....

4. While watching videos from my local storage app in full screen mode using Showtime player , the video aspect is not correct i mean video is not fully covered by screen i can slight ly see my Homescreen round about 2cm in landscape mode............

i dont think my phone is slow it has dual core krait cpu and i always have 430+ mb of Ram free there must be some problem in app desiging or Api's whatever you people say ...

Please Correct these issues anyways thanks again for such a terrific app.. Love u all
[Android Apps and Games] biomedgio:
nice...

this is such a nice app... good thinking dude...
[Android Apps and Games] mircea89fzr:
I wrote androidpolice.com a month ago to promote this app and they didn't care. When I said this app is way better than the official yt app, even version 5, they just said it's ugly. How can you compare having floating windowS outside the app and real HD on mobile with the official app? I'm pleased to see this showtime became popular, it deserves every praise.
[Android Apps and Games] oae08:
Good app i just have a suggestion if there could be a setting that makes the default video behaviour not rotate alone and there should be a button that allows you to rotate only if you want, especially that in my system settings, my rotation is locked. Hope this can be added as this is a must have feature. Another small suggestion is that if you can make it like the latest official youtube, if you drag it down, it will show previous screen while still playing the video. Here i cant find a way to do the same action, even if i click minimize the video, the whole app will minimize too. Hope you take my suggestions into consideration. Thank you

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+1 any progress on this?
[Android Apps and Games] starboyreid:
Another bug, this happens to alot of videos and is very annoying
[Android Apps and Games] maazy:
VERY nice app :) loving it!
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
Hey guys I have wrote a huge report after I got the newest alpha version. Everything I've found and think (bugs, additional options and features) are mentioned in the e-mail and I'm pretty sure that you will enjoy the version when it hits the play store. I hope we can get rid of the annoying bugs before he release it on the store. Don't forget to mention bugs, features and more that you want to see in future releases.

The screenshot is how the app looks like on my Note 2 (I changed the dpi with the app 'App Settings' so it starts as the tablet version).
[Android Apps and Games] Wizzy_121:
5*s

Awesome app. Works great. :good:YouTube is off my phone