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[Android Apps and Games] zelendel:
Dont ask questions like this. It is rude. It will be updated when and only if the OP feels like it.
[Android Apps and Games] NielsvdS:
When I try to install the apk I'll get a error: "this package appears to be corrupt".

Does someone have a fix?
[Android Apps and Games] kyzn:
You don't install the file like a normal apk. You move it to your root folder and grant permissions. The first page has the instructions. Or you flash the zip in TWRP.
[Android Apps and Games] Midomad:
You can't install the APK,

Read the OP,or i'll do it for you!
[Android Apps and Games] linsalata28:
Can you please make a version with a different package name so that it can be installed on non rooted phone?
[Android Apps and Games] iagommc:
It's not working on my S7. The installer finds the correct apk and seems to be all OK. But when I reboot into the system the YouTube app is not there.
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
The Play Store now reflects that YouTube is now on v12.03.57 as of 20170131.
[Android Apps and Games] NielsvdS:
I've flashed the installer. It only delete's the app. I have done some more research and now it's working
[Android Apps and Games] unibombz:
I will give this a try as Xposed addon has not been updated in some time.

The install steps seem to be missing some steps as I have read through on how people have fixed concerns with permissions etc.

I assume this is the corrected procedure?

1. Download the APK

2. Download the installer

3. Place APK in sdcard/download

4. Check permissions of APK (755 for folder and 644 for apk)

5. Flash the installer in the recovery

Awesome thread looking forward to trying.
[Android Apps and Games] j-a-d-z:
You don't say. https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-patched-ad-free-youtube-apks-t3449312/post70879479

Could anyone read the thread or just the last pages before posting?

And no, thou shalt not install it as a normal apk, in the name of the lord. Amen. :eek:

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3. If one downloads the apk it should land in sdcard\download automaticly in most cases.

4. In sdcard\download you can't change any permissions. The flash script should give the right permissions automaticly to the destination folder and file in system\app.

So the procedure should be as said 1., 2., 5.
[Android Apps and Games] Ashraf Iraqian:
Hi guys

can i download the new version 12.03.57 original apk to sdcard/download and flashing it with Recovery?

is this method will block ads again?

regards
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
Are you trying to be cute?

Just keep in mind that a members response only reflects that member. That trust of the individuals response is based on that fact for those who ask. In another words, if responses from an individual is recieved in haste, then the credibility of future postings for the individual in question deteriorates in time.

A simple response or even no response at all would be the best thing to do...

There's an old saying that "You can catch more bee's with honey than with vinegar".

Just an opinion and a word of advice..
[Android Apps and Games] AndroidHtc101:
Why are you guys updating the YouTube app?

Most new YouTube updates are server side, for example.. the new double tap to seek which works ok.

Unless there is a real major YouTube update and it's working fine don't update, because Google changes its algorithm for ads a lot.
[Android Apps and Games] j-a-d-z:
No, only a patched version of the op will block the ads, so we have to wait for him to update to 12.03.57. Or even a later version if he won't patch that version.
[Android Apps and Games] Ashraf Iraqian:
Excuse me one another question ,

do i need to remove the original updated apk 12.03.57 by system remover app to flash back older patched version or i can to flash it over? :)
[Android Apps and Games] j-a-d-z:
Trying? I am cute. That's what she said! And why should I catch bees? ;)

It should not be to rude from my side, please excuse. But if every third post is a question of someone with the answer two posts above I could not hold back my response for very long without getting howling mad. :crying::eek:

Ok, ok, I'm quiet now.

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How do you updated it? In play store? Than you can uninstall it also in play store and uncheck the automatic update in the upper right corner. After that you can flash like described in op.
[Android Apps and Games] awyeahh1:
this arter thingy stoped working today. ads all over the patched YouTube since today.. what now?
[Android Apps and Games] kos25k:
I updated my Z3 tablet from LP to MM.I installed youtube with the old classic way.I don't know if ads are blocked from y.t adaway xposed module though..but I never saw a single ad yet.but I also would like to know from someone dev if we have to worry or not from now on..so all of guys here know..
[Android Apps and Games] emanoj.i9103:
Disable your play store updates for YouTube and uninstall any such version installed already.
[Android Apps and Games] awyeahh1:
is it me or the patch doesn't work anymore? I didn't get a single ad for the past 2 weeks that I've been using the arter patch, but yesterday, bam, ads all over YouTube again.. in the patched version!!
[Android Apps and Games] kyzn:
You are not reading the previous reply to you. Yes you were on the patched YouTube apk but not anymore. Google just pushed an update on YouTube, I'm confident you didn't uncheck "auto-update" in the PlayStore.

Yes, the patch still works. Yes I'm still ad-free. Uninstall your YouTube app and start all over again. This time make sure it doesn't update via the Playstore.
[Android Apps and Games] awyeahh1:
I thought the patched version wouldn't update. also last youtube updated was on 31 january

EDIT: Nevemind & ty guys. you are right. I just uninstalled the update and no ads again. I never expected the patched version to be able to get updated.. lol
[Android Apps and Games] arter97:
Latest versions started to show non-skippable video ads.

Looks like some other part of the app is now handling those kinds of ads.

I'll be waiting for [MENTION=3562083]wanam[/MENTION] to update the Adaway Xposed module

as this apk mod is based on his Xposed module,

and as the fact that he's the real expert :)
[Android Apps and Games] awyeahh1:
arter you are a legend! ad free YouTube is so awesome [emoji4]
[Android Apps and Games] ΦDroid:
Thank you for confirming the issue. Everyone saying "you're just doing it wrong" gets tiresome when you know it's installed right.
[Android Apps and Games] Impius:
I still get zero ads doing what I described before so Idk what the deal is. Actually the only time I see an ad is once in a while while using Chromecast but I'm sure it has its own ads anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
You're still doing it wrong *sticks out tongue* ^_^

I mean, I was yootoobing yesterday and didn't get a single ad (v12.01.55). Then again, as some suggested, this may be location dependant. Doesn't [MENTION=4898097]arter97[/MENTION] mean that the new update (which he will work on after that Adaway thingy gets updated) is un-adblockable but the last patched apk version here – if installed correctly – should still work ad-free?

Edit: I should probably add that I'm also using MoaAB.
[Android Apps and Games] the_virus_ua:
YouTube going to wrong way D:

More more and more ads
[Android Apps and Games] ricky900x:
Amazing work guys, i used this 1 month ago, and now it still ad-free :)

The only promblem is this youtube apk suggest me to update, and i must wait for 30sec to click "not now" button :)
[Android Apps and Games] memocatcher:
Is there a way to disable the new feature on youtube? (Double tap to forward)

I know it's possible on jailbreaked iPhones, but on Android? Maybe someone can make a patched apk?

Thx :)
[Android Apps and Games] Phrodini:
Google likes to be a bigger pest with ads
[Android Apps and Games] kos25k:
ooooh ***t !!! I thought I was the only without adds...just now adds returned to me also ???
[Android Apps and Games] Younex:
Why tho ? It's pretty useful

Speaking of disabling features : it seems that the new YouTube app/website will override your preferred resolution all the time, settings it back to Auto. Very frustrating x(

This is something I'd like to see disabled if not addressed by Google ASAP
[Android Apps and Games] unibombz:
You rock man. I really appreciate the follow up. Great community !
[Android Apps and Games] gangrenius:
This doesn't work I flashed it on my Resurrection Remix 7.1 and I found an ad I use the installer it installed find but there is ads
[Android Apps and Games] the_virus_ua:
Dude. I have RR 5.8.1. All anouning ads in YouTube is blocked. Check again your install. Try to delete original YouTube app before installing this.
[Android Apps and Games] lildimsum7:
Ok, the ads are back with the vengeance and clearing data and cache isn't working...
[Android Apps and Games] gangrenius:
Hmmm well I went around looking For ads... Also old YouTube was removed I flashed the installer after I downloaded the apk to SD card everything went fine

Bumpn gums from my vzw DROID Turbo xt1254

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And yes there is ads on the athleanx vids

Bumpn gums from my vzw DROID Turbo xt1254
[Android Apps and Games] mbc663:
Damnit! Been using this for months and feeling superior for NEVER seeing an ad. Just got an unskippable one. No I did not update. Curse you YouTube/Google!!
[Android Apps and Games] mrk2815:
i just did the same thing on an older nexus device. i went back to the older version after uninstalling the update from the playstore. also got tittanium back up pro and just detached the youtube app from the playstore. that way i wont have to see it any more wanting to update. now got life back from these stupid ads till there is a new patched version of the ad away youtube app.
[Android Apps and Games] elkadeho:
Same here, worked for some weeks, YouTube is detached via TB, but I get ads again. Arrrrgghhh fokk!!
[Android Apps and Games] s--c:
I just updated to the latest playstore version until a fix is created.
[Android Apps and Games] wutangkillabee:
The latest version dosent work 4 me either BUT v49. & v39. BOTH work 4 me on both my s7 & g3... just uninstall w/titanium reboot phone, make sure u switch around the YouTube files, then go into recovery or flashfire n flash, profit ?
[Android Apps and Games] Sheetzie03:
I just don't get it, I don't that there's so many ppl reporting issues. I guess it truly depends on the device you have. I have N6P. And from when the op started this thread until now, iv done the same thing every single time. Use gapps that don't include YouTube or uninstall it with TBU or another app. DL either DPI or no DPI version (doesn't matter) Create folder named YouTube in System/app Place the Apk in that folder, set permissions exactly like the other apps inside folders in system/app. Refresh to make sure the permissions were set correctly. Reboot. Done.

Every single time, not once did I have an issue. And I would assume there were many who have used this that have had the same experience iv had..

So, I just don't know. Either having different devices is causing issues for whatever reason, or something isnt being done right. What other explanation can there be? Bec this process is as simple as it gets.

Thanks op for a very helpful mod
[Android Apps and Games] the_virus_ua:
Lel. I can confirm. Now YouTube get to me shi- unskipable ads. I will try to reinstall it again.

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Hmmm. Installing AdAway app and pachting hosts file will solve anouning unskipable ads issue.
[Android Apps and Games] JRJ442:
I'm pretty sure everyone that's been seeing unskipable ads can't possibly all be doing it wrong. Especially with the installer now. It's not the device either. I have a 6p and I've seen one of these ads before, but just once luckily in the last few months I've been using this. Arter himself said YouTube has a new ad algorithm that forces unskipable ads on some people. He literally said a few pages back he's gonna wait for Wanam to update his module...on which this mod is based, for the next update to try fix the unskipable ads. True...the process is as simple as it gets, as anyone should be able to do this manually with a file explorer. If not, they shouldn't really be messing with their phones to begin with. The installer was never really required, even though the add-on is pretty sweet for dirty flashes. But posts like this in the thread aren't necessary, including the one I'm making. We all get it, the process should be simple. Everyone should be able to do this with no problem. Puppies and rainbows abound. I'm sure there's lots of people who haven't seen them, there's some who have only seen one or two. Then there's some who see them all the time. The fact is YouTube/Google have a new ad algorithm and some people are seeing them. If you're not, consider yourself lucky because you will eventually until someone finds a way around it.
[Android Apps and Games] Hubi97:
Luckily my YouTube (newest version from PlayStore) is adfree. I'm on the latest Official Resurrection Remix Rom 5.8.1 (Nougat) for Oneplus 2 and I blocked ads on my device using AdAway. YouTube is installed as system App
[Android Apps and Games] nigelhealy:
I have 10 Android devices (aside: sic). What happened in the last day or so is the working modified apk had been blocking ads, now doesn't block ads. This is not PEBKAC. YouTube changed their side.

As i scroll around, the problem is the vagueness of others posts "not working" is vague, not helping me. I have Youtube working, I know I am using the modified apk correctly, it is the modified apk is now not blocking ads.
[Android Apps and Games] ubergeek77:
As always, this is an endless game of cat and mouse. I haven't updated the APK in a while, and at least at the moment, I haven't seen ads in a few days. It's really hit or miss. Google clearly has some control to change ad domains on the fly, and I wouldn't be surprised if they are rolling out "unlockable" ads based on region/servers/etc. Some days I get ads, some days I don't. At the very least, I can say with certainty that this app has eliminated about 80% of the ads I used to see. No, it isn't perfect, but it's FAR less annoying than no patch at all.

So we'll wait for a new patched APK, that will be fine for a while, then Google will add more "new" ad domains in the following days. Rinse and repeat.
[Android Apps and Games] mbc663:
I'm on an N6P, I don't think its device specific
[Android Apps and Games] Sheetzie03:
So you are saying you are having problems? I guess I'm just lucky then.
[Android Apps and Games] abeloman:
What about take a look to services of the app? Using apps like myandroidtools could find out which services are related to ads?

Enviado desde mi Moto G mediante Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] mbc663:
Yes, I've used this app for months and months and have never seen 1 ad until yesterday. Didn't change one thing on my device. It just happened.
[Android Apps and Games] Hgneto:
Make this gold by working with unrooted devices please
[Android Apps and Games] nigelhealy:
Does it need root? It is a recovery install package.

Certainly needs unlocked bootloader to run custom recovery.
[Android Apps and Games] Hgneto:
Still.. Will trigger/trip my KNOX.. :/
[Android Apps and Games] zelendel:
Nice way to get yourself banned.
[Android Apps and Games] rony raj:
Easy man download the zip from first post

Check your device specific using App es task manager in about device

Extract exact version from zip and install

done

Only work if you not have youtube in system

If have you need to root to remove it
[Android Apps and Games] SuperSandro2000:
Any custom will do that but it is worth
[Android Apps and Games] braindead444:
The ads are coming back in the current version and the only way I can fix it is by reflashing the apk. The problem I am having though is with the play store jacking with the apk even though I have told it to not auto-update the app. I will flash install it and as soon as the Playstore says I have an update available it will start showing ads again. I use titanium backup to force remove it from the store but I dont seem to do it quick enough before google gets its grubby paws all over me. If anyone knows of a way to prevent the play store from seeing that I have the apk at all, that would be greatly appreciated!
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
Here's an idea: set your device to Airplane mode right before rebooting to recovery and flashing the apk, then reboot, unlink with Titanium and turn Airplane mode off.
[Android Apps and Games] braindead444:
Thanks for the advice! I think this has worked and I am not getting ads at the moment. I also went one step further and froze the playstore using Titanium backup and that I think that will be the best thing for now until a new patched version comes out. Like everyone else on this thread I can not stand ads and do everything in my power to block them and I am always so thankful for threads like this. I reccomend if anyone is having the ad issue to freeze the playstore, using TB, and that should help stop google from messing with the apk. I borrowed Titanium backup from a friend of mine and it works swimmingly but if you have to buy it I reccomend it because it is such a useful app to have on hand.
[Android Apps and Games] mbc663:
Updating my host file through rooted AdAway took care of the unskippable ads i was seeing.
[Android Apps and Games] lildimsum7:
Probably a coincidence. I tried that a couple days ago and it didn't work. But as of yesterday, I haven't gotten any ads. Weird stuff
[Android Apps and Games] Mar-cel:
There is a new version :
[Android Apps and Games] EVOuser94:
If you're having issues with ads, try this.

1. Delete entire folder in /System/App/YouTube and/or /System/Priv-App/YouTube. And all things related to YouTube

2. Download ad free YouTube.

3. Reboot and make sure YouTube is not installed on your phone

4. Make new YouTube folder in /system/priv-app and place ad free YouTube in that folder.

5. Set permissions, reboot and enjoy.

Note: I use Es file explorer pro to do all the work with no issues on a Sprint HTC 10. This is only an alternative method and should be used as such. I take no responsibility if your phone doesn't like the edits I suggest.
[Android Apps and Games] medvedgame:
Why do I need this app?
[Android Apps and Games] kyzn:
If you are asking, you don't need it. Or you need it but you don't know it yet.
[Android Apps and Games] Jakky567:
Nougat does not support xposed. If you are on Marshmallow, I would recommend youtube adaway. If you are on nougat, this apk is the best shot for ad free youtube.
[Android Apps and Games] elkadeho:
Possible workaround:

Backup, factory reset and restoring from nandroid did the trick for me... At least for now...

Plz try and report if it works for you... It's quite hard to get a proof as the Ad-problem is hard to reproduce.

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] mbc663:
100+ videos later, still no ads. We'll see!
[Android Apps and Games] DorianX:
To block YouTube ads maybe? ?

Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 mediante Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] dinkoh:
I deleted the patched youtube app with titanium backup, planning for a clean install. But, I tried using the installer again, and YouTube app doesn't install. Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] rony raj:
Need to sign apk

Or use xinstaller with xposed

To install unsign version
[Android Apps and Games] dinkoh:
Thanks for reply, but signing didn't help.

Made a system/app/YouTube directory, and gave full permissions. Copied and pasted the apk file into that directory. Which worked. Also, tried the signed version thinking Google Play wouldn't ask to update, but just gave FC errors.
[Android Apps and Games] ecsnead69:
Is 12.01.55 still the latest patched version?
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
Check in download section, nothing is hidden here, there is no secret version... :)
[Android Apps and Games] Sheetzie03:
Isn't dpi a minute thing? This dev has shared this great mod with us, the last thing I'd be worried about is this.

You may be right, not saying you aren't, but just be happy that we have a working updated YouTube mod.
[Android Apps and Games] keen36:
Apparently the DPI specific apps will not be updated automatically through the play store, whereas the "no dpi" versions will be updated. Why that is, I don't know. I also don't know why there are several versions with different DPI. I just picked the right DPI for my device and it is working well and it isn't in the play store app list.

Btw., Big Thx@arter97, this app is a godsend! I was close to installing Xposed just for that one adblock module. That would have felt like overkill. I was so happy when I found this thread, and I instantly recognised your name from the bootscreen of my rom (temasek's unofficial rom on bacon) c:
[Android Apps and Games] Sheetzie03:
A godsend it correct, thanks alot to this dev. I could care less about dpi We have a working add free YouTube because if this man.
[Android Apps and Games] krazie1:
This is such a great thread, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Midomad:
[MENTION=4898097]arter97[/MENTION]

Youtube v11.41.56 is out.
[Android Apps and Games] multi_rom_user:
The reason this app requires root is it has an inbuilt ad blocker. All ad blocking on android devices require root access to modify the host file.

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I think if you can make the ad blocker create a new file per say on the internal sd card, maybe you can get the ad block feature to work without root. Just a quick thought, not sure if this is possible or not(yet).
[Android Apps and Games] keen36:
this modified apk does not need to use the hosts file. it should only need root to install (place in /system). if i understand correctly, the only reason it has to be placed in system is because android's package manager does a signature check on normal apps but not on system apps while installing.

there is no way that i know of to put a hosts file on the sd card and use it which doesn't require root. the new way to use adaway on systemless root systems uses a hosts file on the data partition, but that file has to be mounted or symlinked to the system partition hosts file and that also requires root privileges. there ist however a way to block ads on non-root systems, it involves setting up a "middle-man" of sorts, a transparent proxy, firewall or vpn which runs on your phone and to which all android traffic has to be pointed via android's own network settings. see below for a non-root adblocking solution.

you can try this app:

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-netguard-root-firewall-t3233012

it should block ads in most apps if setup right but i don't think it'll work with the youtube app. the youtube app is more difficult to block than others. i found that only the xposed module and the modified apk in this thread manage to do that.

another thing to mention is that i have never tried the netguard app. it must run all the time while routing traffic, so it uses more ressources than a modified hosts file.
[Android Apps and Games] multi_rom_user:
So, this being said, If we were to gain root access, we could use the ad blocker to modify the host file, then unroot. Would this result in the host file automatically reverting on auto reboot?
[Android Apps and Games] thepolish:
I was using the xposed module but it has since stopped working to block ads. While looking for a work around, I came across this, bought root explorer, and installed as instructed. YT is still showing ads any chance it gets! Whatever Google has done this last round of updates has really done well in working around the adblockers. I also cleared app data after first run too just to be sure it wasn't something hanging around that didn't go away when I uninstalled before installing the patched apk. HTC M8 running marshmallow, plus adaway.