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[Android Apps and Games] Midomad:
Just download the apk(in sdcard/download)and zip flashed in TWRP then rebooted.

No more youtube on app drawer!

I'm using a stock rooted OP3T.

How can i fix that?

This a screenshot from my system app
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
Yeah on full OMS supported Rom it is black / dark..

Fortunately :)

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Did the same today without issues :confused:

Op2 & RR 5.8.0
[Android Apps and Games] Midomad:
Thanks it was very helpful!
[Android Apps and Games] Mar-cel:
The installer create 3 folders but without YouTube APK or libs inside. Is this normal?
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
Have you downloaded the arter97's apk to sdcard/downloads? Seems like you haven't or misplaced it and the installer couldn't grab it and place it correctly..
[Android Apps and Games] Mar-cel:
Both on internal sdcard
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
Edited:

Just wondering about all the issues everyone has, it's working geat for me sticking to the instructions 100%, so in general it works.. Must be something on your side

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You have a external SD? Sometimes 2 different downloads folders exist..

I don't have a external so it's pretty clear in my case
[Android Apps and Games] Mar-cel:
No, I mean in internal storage root. Look at screenshot.

I have a OnePlus 3
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
Why is your apk called YouTube.apk? Don't rename it..

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Download the arm64 480dpi version, DON'T rename & and flash the installer again..
[Android Apps and Games] Mar-cel:
Thanks, now it works :)
[Android Apps and Games] Midomad:
Read again to know my problem ;)
[Android Apps and Games] j-a-d-z:
But not in the"Download" folder where it has to be for a working installer.
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
That's how it looks working (screenshot)

Have you deleted all youtube related stuff prior installation, ie Playstore?

Download apk, don't rename anything and flash the installer, reboot, done..

Been edited already, I mixed something on previous post..
[Android Apps and Games] eSportler:
For me it doesn't work even if I downloaded the 480 or no dpi version. Both, not renamed apk and the installer are stored in my download folder.

All files and folders are created but the YouTube app isn't visible in my appdrawer.

Oneplus 3T Stock rooted
[Android Apps and Games] Midomad:
I did nothing downloaded both apk and installer and flashed with TWRP rebooted and no youtube for me even if it's in system/app!

Should i even deleted all folder and retreid but it's not working..
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
What's your android version? Only newer versions are supported by installer..

Do you have only one download folder, ie internal & external?

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I would delete all created YouTube folders, and retry..

Choose the apk corresponding to the device architecture (100% sure?), apk in right folder?

Not running kitkat?
[Android Apps and Games] Midomad:
Thanks mate for confirming!

I'm on a oneplus 3t with stock rooted nougat too,treid all but it's not working.
[Android Apps and Games] eSportler:
I'm using Android Nougat 7.0,should be new enough ;)

I've got only the internal storage, the installer shows even the correct file in twrp, but it doesn't work after all. Even all files are present in /system/app/YouTube
[Android Apps and Games] Midomad:
Android 7.0(No kitkat for OP3T [emoji1] )

Arm64 youtube version.

Apk in sdcard/download.
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
I mean you can still place the apk manually, this way worked for me as good as the installer..

The installer creates only 1 folder, why have you 2 or 3?

Is the apk placed correctly in one folder?

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You deleted all youtube related stuff prior to the installation?
[Android Apps and Games] eSportler:
Yes, nothing else there.

The Installer creates multiple folders, youtube.apk!, Youtube.apk!.

Arter wrote in his script that he doesn't know why but it has to be^^
[Android Apps and Games] Midomad:
Like [MENTION=5283587]eSportler[/MENTION] said.

The apk is placed correctly but not showing on the app drawer
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
As stated many times before, luckily it works for me 100%, I'm on nougat too, the other guy 30min ago made it working on his op3, so it must be something setup / device specific...

Sry, I understand that's frustrating but I'm out of guesses here :) good luck and if you ever find a solution - share it here please
[Android Apps and Games] eSportler:
I'll give it an other try tomorrow :D
[Android Apps and Games] Midomad:
Let me know if it worked [emoji6]
[Android Apps and Games] eSportler:
[MENTION=4065345]Midomad[/MENTION]

Got it working :D

1. Delete everything you found of Youtube

2. Download the ARM64 480DPI Version of Arters patched APK

3. create the folder /system/app/YouTube (note the capitalization)

4. change permissions to Owner: read/write/execute -- all other to read/execute

5. copy the downloaded apk without renaming to the created folder

6. restart your smartphone

7. after reboot disable automatic updates for youtube in your playstore

8. (optional) cut the connection of youtube to the playstore with Titanium Backup

8.1 hit the "batch processing" button (upper right corner)

8.2 hit the only option under >>Google Play<<

8.3 select only Youtube and hit the green check mark

Hope this helps you to get it working :)
[Android Apps and Games] fake2die:
Place it inside "Download" folder of "Internal SD Card"..

U place it on root of Internal SD Card that's why it's doesn't work..
[Android Apps and Games] ularkusut:
i try to install it on my non rooted phone :(

wish there is a way i can root my phone, and so i have so many thing i would like to download after i successfully root my phone
[Android Apps and Games] Midomad:
Thanks,

I was using this method before the zip file and it was working for me(on a nexus 5x)

I wonder why the zip method is not working on our device!
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
It seriously is! This weekend I spent a few hours checking out some tunes (in search of the perfect ringtone, this is the result) and I didn't have to deal with a single ad! Luckily, I didn't need the complex procedure [MENTION=5283587]eSportler[/MENTION] so nicely explained (kudos!), I just downloaded the apk and the zip and flashed right on top of official YT. [MENTION=4898097]arter97[/MENTION] is way up in my book ^_^

Cooked with Resurrected bacon!
[Android Apps and Games] ThePresence:
Not working for me tried everything. I'm on AOSiP Oneplus-2.
[Android Apps and Games] xk0niR:
Are you sure you got the correct permissions?

For me the Installer works fine, just make sure you downloaded the youtube apk into /sdcard/downloads
[Android Apps and Games] nectop:
Trying to install on Android 4.4.2 car head unit.

Can't copy to System, Root Explorer has granted permissions but can't copy. Just copy error any of patched APK file, why?
[Android Apps and Games] Siddk007:
How to update youtube to latest version as the one OP provided is old
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
Either decompile the latest version of YouTube yourself and make all necessary changes or wait until the OP has time and does it for you..

Until a update arrives you need to live with a slightly out of date but add free youtube app..

Of course you can update via Playstore if being up to date is more important than being add free..

Thats pretty much all options you have
[Android Apps and Games] Bakica:
Probably not enough space on the System part.[emoji45]
[Android Apps and Games] linsalata28:
What phone do you have?
[Android Apps and Games] jkccl9:
Wondering how to find out which version I have to install? I have a huawei honor 6. Also do I uninstall the old YouTube ad-free and the Google login apk I have the 11.something version thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] ipdev:
Depends on your rom settings. I have a few devices (Stock rom 320) but now run 480 because of their currently installed rom's display settings.
[Android Apps and Games] ularkusut:
i got redmi 3 pro. i try to root by following the instruction in xda subforum for xiaomi, but the phone still not rooted, maybe i have followed the wrong method
[Android Apps and Games] Juhkimo:
Quoting the OP "nodpi works for every device".

So if you are not sure you can use nodpi version.

Edit: looking in to the installer zip. It should remove youtube app before installing the new one.

So it should be okay to install "over" old youtube app
[Android Apps and Games] jkccl9:
Can't delete post sorry
[Android Apps and Games] linsalata28:
Try Dirty Cow. It's here's on xda and says it's supposed to be able to root any android. You can also try using Kingroot. That app works for most phones.
[Android Apps and Games] memocatcher:
Does someone else noticed a little lag when pressing on the screen to pause on a video?

It feels like a second till the menu shows off.
[Android Apps and Games] Narekrocks:
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If I understand you right, that's the new useless skip 10sec forward and backward by double tapping feature Google added to YouTube recently. Because it waits to see if you are gonna double tap there is a delay.

If you tap in the middle of the screen it will show up instantly as this doesn't register as forward or backward scrubbing.

Nothing to do with the adaway mod.
[Android Apps and Games] memocatcher:
Oh okay, thank's I always thought it was a issue related to my phone though :D Such a stupid feature...
[Android Apps and Games] theo546:
Hi,

I have a problem, this morning, i get on YouTube like everyday, and i don't why,

Ads are not blocked anymore, i downgraded, i redownload, i tryed everything, i still get ads before video...

Can someone help me?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Juhkimo:
Sounds like your youtube app was updated from google playstore. You have to disable youtubes auto update.

Best way is to uninstall youtube completely and then reinstall adfree version
[Android Apps and Games] Midomad:
I confirm.

With Stock nougat 7.0
[Android Apps and Games] milan187:
How the heck is root dangerous? It's giving administration privileges to your phone which we have on every computer. It does not compromise the security of your phone at all unless you give root access to some unknown app.

Thanks guys for making this awesome work around.
[Android Apps and Games] Midomad:
YouTube v11.41.54 is out.
[Android Apps and Games] KenjiHannya:
Wow so fast

Tnx very much ;D
[Android Apps and Games] KenjiHannya:
I cant see
[Android Apps and Games] mondohow:
Because Midomad who posted about the update is not the dev and was merely notifying the dev (arter97) that there is an update.

You will need to be patient until arter97 does his magic.
[Android Apps and Games] andre0005:
Edit: i'm stupid. Ignore me
[Android Apps and Games] kyzn:
Boy did you come to the wrong forum.

Also, thanks for this [MENTION=4898097]arter97[/MENTION]. Curse Google and their doubling down on encryption.

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Working well on 6P on Pure Nexus 7. Syncs with my account and is themed by Mono/Art. :highfive: :victory:
[Android Apps and Games] monkish34:
Sorry for the terribly noob question, but what is the 755 permission thing on the folder, and 655 on the apk?
[Android Apps and Games] Midomad:
Android permission.
[Android Apps and Games] monkish34:
Thanks. And I figured it was a permission thing, but can you give me a quick run down to give permission to the folder and apk?

Appreciate it. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] kyzn:
http://www.elated.com/articles/understanding-permissions/

Scroll down to the table. And I don't know with other file manager apps, but Solid Explorer actually tells you what the permissions you are setting in their numerical value once you start ticking the boxes.

A 755 permission would look like this -

X - ticked

_ - blank

X X X
X _ X
X _ X

A 644 permission -

X X _
X _ _
X _ _
[Android Apps and Games] mbc663:
Was pleased to see this pop up on Mobilism, and the dev getting recognition as well. I can't believe this thread isn't way more popular. Thank you again, no need for Xposed anymore.

Quick question... Would it be difficult to somehow implement coding for screen off playback?
[Android Apps and Games] monkish34:
Thank you very much. [emoji1]

I appreciate you taking the time to explain to me. Cheers!

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Your instructions worked perfectly, kyzn!

I use Linux so I know about permissions, but I've never had to do it this way. Anyways I had to grab Solid Explorer to do it, Total Commander was giving me troubles for some reason. But I got YouTube without those annoying ads!

Thanks again kyzn, and to the dev. This is great. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Johnjr08:
I'm completely stumped here... I somehow managed to screw up my YouTube app all together and I can only get it to install from the play store now.

Here's what I did:

1. I uninstalled the stock YouTube app

2. Created a new directory /system/app/YouTube with the permission 755

3. Copied the downloaded APK from this thread into /system/app/YouTube and set the file's permission to 644

4. Rebooted, and it was working just fine

Here's where I messed up....

5. I forgot to turn off auto update in the play store, so it of course updated and overwrote the apk.

6. Turned off auto updates in the play store settings

7. So I started over and did steps 1-4 again, but after I reboot there is no YouTube app installed. It simply doesn't do anything

I tried installing it again from the play store and doing steps 1-4 again, but I keep having the same problem.

Anything I'm missing here?
[Android Apps and Games] kalapapa:
Try this

Uninstall YouTube completely and go into the system folder and delete the YouTube folder that you created

Reboot

Next go into /system/priv-app (yes "priv-app" not regular "app")and copy and paste the YouTube ad-free apk and set the permissions to 755. Don't create a youtube folder, only copy the apk into /system/priv-app and set the apks permission to 755

Reboot

Turn off automatic update and see if it works fine
[Android Apps and Games] talkaboom:
If that does not work, simply dirty flash ROM :D.

That's what noobs like me do. :p
[Android Apps and Games] moosefist:
This is great. Thank you for putting this together.
[Android Apps and Games] Mar-cel:
For what are this dpi's? I have tried all four apks but it is always the same dpi in the app
[Android Apps and Games] s2jpark:
Props to the developer. This file works like magic. No more Xposed for me
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
This is probably a silly question and I believe the answer is yes but I'd like to ask it just to be sure and it may be useful for others:

If a backup is made with TitaniumBackup of a successfully patched YouTube installation, will the recovery (after clean flashing) be the patched ad-free version as well?

I've searched the thread and the only times TiBu comes up is about (un)linking YT to Play Store, not about backing up a successful installation.
[Android Apps and Games] theo546:
Hello, i already disabled the auto update,

i can't "uninstall" the update, because play store didn't downloaded anything...
[Android Apps and Games] JesusChristianBale:
I have the same issues. I've installed the patched APK manually and via installer and each time I end up with (unskippable) ads. I've tried detaching YouTube from the Play Store via Titanium Backup to prevent updates. I have a Nexus 6P running stock Android 7.1.1.
[Android Apps and Games] lildimsum7:
Try deleting YouTube data and cache in settings. I had this problem last week.
[Android Apps and Games] theo546:
i deleted everything, deleted cache, deleted data,

uninstalled YouTube, reinstalled it, still got ads

rebooted, tryed everything,

i'm on Android 7.1.1, worked fine before and now, block nothing
[Android Apps and Games] ipmanwck:
Man that's a shame. I just found this app. Is anyone getting it to work on 7.1.1 nexus 6p
[Android Apps and Games] mbc663:
Several people have it working perfectly. It seems like the people getting ads might be location based or more user error.

I'm on Pure Nexus with the 6P, haven't had one ad since i found this great work.
[Android Apps and Games] kos25k:
me too.I always install this with the classic way (no installer etc) with solid explorer and I never saw an add.maybe cause I have xposed adaway at the same time..but I think adaway doesnt work the past few months...
[Android Apps and Games] lildimsum7:
I use a 6p, pure nexus 7.1.1. Use solid explorer to install. If you get ads, delete data and cache in settings. Well, at least that worked for me
[Android Apps and Games] nydmt:
Damn, this used to work flawlessly for me. Even when people were complaining about ads slipping in, mine showed none. Now, I too, am seeing ads that can't be skipped while watching YouTube. :(
[Android Apps and Games] fatguy666:
Same, can't get this to work.

Previous ROM I used was based on the last Android update for my phone (Xperia XZ), updated to a new ROM with the latest Android so not sure that's what's causing it?

Tried it the old fashioned way, didn't work even though that's how I did it on my last ROM. Installer installs but still getting ads. Tried the previous version of this APK, got a message that I had to update YouTube so waited the 30 seconds to ignore it and STILL got ads!

One thing I've noticed is "latest news" on the front page of YouTube, never seen that before. Is it possible they've moved the ad part out of the APK and right into the system? I've no idea but it's pretty irritating, restarted my phone a bazillion times today trying to get this to work :(
[Android Apps and Games] Sage:
wow nice work!
[Android Apps and Games] Ashraf Iraqian:
Thank You very Much [MENTION=4898097]arter97[/MENTION] & [MENTION=3562083]wanam[/MENTION] :)
[Android Apps and Games] Nothex:
Yeah thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] JUSTINMARMER:
This is no longer working. YouTube wasn't allowed to update, and I haven't made any major changes to my phone. I forced stopped, wiped data, wiped cache, uninstalled, redownloaded apk and installer. Still getting ads. I think youtube must've changed the way they are delivering the ads without an app update or something. Everything worked great until yesterday. I see others started having the issue yesterday as well. Hope the developer can get out in front of it. I'm using a Nexus 6p running CyanogenMod 14. Android 7.1
[Android Apps and Games] abeloman:
Same here, it was working until yesterday... Today no matter what I do, I'm receiving ads

Enviado desde mi Moto G mediante Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] aawte:
Apk not install

Please help me
[Android Apps and Games] harpin14789:
Read the OP. You can't install the app. You need to set the app in system. Read and search the thread first please. This has been answered many many times.

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I had the same problem. But Dirty flashing ROM and installing adfree youtube again got the ads to go away again.
[Android Apps and Games] Zerokj:
Question

I already got AdAway. Do I need to install the zip file (flash on recovery mode) to get ride of ads on my Youtube?

I ask this because the zip file has only 3kb (and it's probably a script/addon to my AdAway).
[Android Apps and Games] rony raj:
del
[Android Apps and Games] Impius:
I wondered if anyone tried what I described a few pages back (#881). I didn't see any references to it but I see a lot of begging for help.
[Android Apps and Games] AndroidHtc101:
I do Not see any ads, I followed the op start thread. I'm.running this version of YouTube (see screenshot)

I have not updated from the playstore, there are not really any good updates to YouTube.

The main reason Google update the app is to change the ads algorithm, so don't update is best imo.

I'm on Nexus 6P 7.1.1 stock.
[Android Apps and Games] AndroidHtc101:
Here is my set up with YouTube version 12.01.54.

Using FX Explorer apply these permissions works well no ads here :)

Nexus 6P 7.1.1
[Android Apps and Games] alagga:
How is it possible to block ads of YT with Luckypatcher? Tried the Google-Ads patches, but still getting ads

Edit: My hostsfile is modded with Adaway btw.
[Android Apps and Games] kyzn:
The use and encouragement of use of WAREZ is against XDA rules. Better edit your post.

This thread has been repeatedly cleaned of similar posts.
[Android Apps and Games] nydmt:
Followed your directions, replaced base.apk, rebooted, and when my phone was back up, YouTube was gone from the app drawer. :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
As senior member you're certainly aware that luckypatcher (warez) is against the xda-developers community rules, so please edit this suggestion out and never suggest this again.

Warez are primarily used to fake licenses to avoid payments to developers, XDA is developer site and suggestions for the use of warez in any form won't be tolerated..
[Android Apps and Games] JesusChristianBale:
Same here.
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
Are you trying to get this thread closed?

Mentions of any warez apps like that can get it closed by an XDA Admin...
[Android Apps and Games] rony raj:
ok man i del main post
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
Can you please edit this post to remove what you had quoted in this response?

An FYI to those who don't know..

Even if someone deletes/edits a post you had quoted in a response, the wording from that individuals post remains on your response until you edit it to remove the verbiage of the quote as i had done.
[Android Apps and Games] fatguy666:
I just did this and the same happened.

Put the APK back into system/app/YouTube and it seems to have worked!
[Android Apps and Games] JesusChristianBale:
I did this and the app is back but I still get ads. :(
[Android Apps and Games] Nothex:
How are you changing your nav bar colors?

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Timmmaaaahhhhh, what exactly did you do to fix the force closes? I'm having the same problem except it works fine for a while and then starts force closing. Its strange because literally nothing changes on the phone (auto updates are disabled), but it just dies for no reason. Nexus 6P, stock 7.1.1 using the flashable zip method and the latest apk. Same problem using the manual method using root explorer and making sure correct permissions are set. (Also same result with older version of apk) Thanks in advance!
[Android Apps and Games] MRDOCA:
I get alot of ads with latest version they are new zealand ads so must be location. They aren't constant ads like normal youtube so I can live with them.
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
For me the problem was solved by using MiXplorer but I believe our issues are different. In your setup you could start it at one point, in mine it didn't even boot to begin with due to incorrect permissions on the apk. You could try replacing the apk manually with another explorer like MiX (seriously, try it, I'm never going back to anything else)...

Cooked with Resurrected bacon!
[Android Apps and Games] Juzman:
I haven't noticed any ads at all with this APK. Shouldn't matter what I'm running, but PureNexus on Pixel XL.
[Android Apps and Games] Akoolive:
https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2213945&p=70729882

Works on nougat

Login works

No issues
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
This one goes way to far, don't advertise other contributions on a app specific thread, just don't..

This is not only very off topic but also very impolite, please edit this out..