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[Android Apps and Games] madbat99:
Make sure you get the right api level too. It seems that for a few users it just doesn't install with the installer. Works great for like 99.9% of users, but that last .01% have to install manually by placing APK in correct folder, extracting libs, and setting permissions. I didn't think the op5 was one of the devices it wasn't installing on though. Only thing I can suggest is go through and make sure files are correct names because it's been noted that some browsers/download managers shorten the filename of the APK. If that's all correct, and you're sure you followed the instructions properly, only thing left is manual install.

Are you flashing in TWRP or in magisk manager? I use twrp and goes fine on both my devices. Sprint S3 and a Nexus 9.
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
I also have the OP5. Using the 480DPI version prevents the Play Store from recommending an update. Of course, detaching also works. You should be good with either the 480 or no DPI versions.
[Android Apps and Games] just_magikkal:
k, so, my Xoom is being a bit iffy about this and won't give me the option to just uninstall updates for youtube. I'm running an unofficial CM11 BigPart ROM built for Wingray (tho i'm on Stingray, I just don't care about using the Verizon SIM) using GApps so that might be a contributing factor. The app simply will not show up in the app drawer or in settings even after TWRP says it's a successful install.

nonroot works just fine, I just really want to have the Google accounts feature enabled.
[Android Apps and Games] LOCKhart:
Many users have this problem of the app not showing up but I don't know anything about it. As for logging in, use microg?
[Android Apps and Games] SacredDeviL666:
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We all know there are times when we don't agree to each other's opinion and if you feel someone has offended you please do hit the report button in bright yellow exclamation if i am not wrong :cyclops: rather than adding fuel to it.

Lets stay on topic and have fun :good:

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[Android Apps and Games] DEVILOPS 007:
[MENTION=3279788]ZaneZam[/MENTION] I promise I mean no offense by this but as xposed for nougat is out, does it mean that this mod is not necessarily needed because of the YouTube adaway and background playback modules? Or do you block ads in a better or different way. I honestly am wondering and don't mean any offense but am just curious what the differences are and why I should use this or that instead. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks a lot!
[Android Apps and Games] Bobthahog:
Not everyone wants to install Xposed. I think this way and the non-root builds just offer people a variety of ways to enjoy YouTube without ads.
[Android Apps and Games] laura almeida:
We don't follow neither YouTube Adaway nor YouTube background playback module.

We have our own implementation for enabling background playback and to remove ads.

Tbh, our implementation is 10x simpler and better than those module.

You have the freedom to chose what ever you like.
[Android Apps and Games] DEVILOPS 007:
Yeah, didn't think about those options. Thanks!

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Okay, just what I thought but nice to hear that from someone working actively on the project. Cheers.:good:
[Android Apps and Games] voetbalremco:
"Couldn't parse installation package"

Sounds like a wrong download but I've tried multiple times now, it should not fail every time.
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
This usually happens when you install the apk via package installer and not with the dedicated iYTBP installer via recovery...

Edit:

ZaneZam offers information about this on post #2
[Android Apps and Games] LOCKhart:
This mod uses different adblocking than the xposed modules. It also has non root builds and we can keep safetynet as xposed breaks it. Hope this helps

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Use the non root builds if you're not rooted. And if rooted, read post #2
[Android Apps and Games] Cinku:
Yay! Finally works! I have downloaded with the wrong api level. Thank you so much
[Android Apps and Games] ZaneZam:
can only second that. ;)

and yah we will continue with this "option" here.
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
Thanks man,

you guys (and girls) give me (and us) the freedom to not need xposed framework, I have arranged all other stuff independent from xposed but this is only possible with your work & support...

IYTBP is indispensable! :highfive:
[Android Apps and Games] madbat99:
Sweet. Glad it was an easy solution. I only mentioned API level because you didn't say which one you used in your post. Good info, good solutions! Thanks for posting your solution, it may help another user.
[Android Apps and Games] D-m-x:
Thank God for that. Xposed is great and all but it slows down the whole System. Rather keep a simple APK/Magisk Module.
[Android Apps and Games] voetbalremco:
Oh my mistake, I thought it was optional.

Will read it better and retry.
[Android Apps and Games] bednim:
Guys, I must be stupid.

On my pixel, s8+ - magisk iytbp just works. But on my tablet s2 running mm I just can't get it to work/install.

I have tried already flashing it recovery, magisk, installer, and no matter what will I do it just doesn't install.

I'm choosing api21 arm64, 480 dpi and I just cant get it to work.

Any ideas please?

Thanks!

Nevermind - I managed to get it sorted by manually copy file to priv-app and setting permissions.
[Android Apps and Games] madbat99:
For starters, hardly any modules have been updated to work on Android 7.x yet.
[Android Apps and Games] DEVILOPS 007:
Yeah, I noticed that and also issues on certain LOS based roms. Even when modules are all updated and work fine I will still use this mod.
[Android Apps and Games] Mr°oÉvora:
Thanks for the magisk support ;)
[Android Apps and Games] kapilathi:
Guys, do you guys see any data usage difference with using the mod app. Will using the wrong dpi version cause higher data usage? I'm using 480p version on my OnePlus3 and see higher data usage than what I actually watch. Also, is there a way to figure how much it's using for a single video at certain resolution.
[Android Apps and Games] madbat99:
Just check the YouTube data usage before and after you watch a video. Watching a video in higher resolution will use more data, but DPI shouldn't matter.
[Android Apps and Games] RoverChr0me:
Android TV version ? (YoutubeLeanback)

I was wondering if someone can help me patch the latest version of YoutubeLeanback.apk to make it ad free, like what you did with these Youtube.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I also attached the two main version of the YouTube for AndroidTV.
[Android Apps and Games] shingokuyo:
Hi everyone, I absolutely want to get this on my phone as it seems to be great but I have some questions.

Could someone please tell me if I have to install the APK file before flashing the universal installer? It is not said in the post and I don't get why I have to download an Apk file without installing it.

Second question : Do I have to place the files inside the download folder or create a folder in this latter to place the files in it?

Other question is : I have Xposed framework working on my phone, could it be a problem or not?

And the last one : Should I clean cache and dalvik after flashing it?

I'll join a screenshot with some information concerning my device. I'm running the stock OS by the way.

Sorry for all these questions and thank you in advance for your help!
[Android Apps and Games] darkbeast13:
It is clearly explained , at least read the full post.

1.No you install it via universal installer in twrp not through the package installer. download both apk and installer and install the"installer"through twrp.

2. Even i have xposed install there is no problems.

3. Do what you want( i didn't clean cache and dalvik.)

If any doubt re read the post 2.

Even then the doubt is not cleared re-read the post 2 till you understand
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
Heya. The point of the apk file is that it's a standalone running version of YouTube, not an installer. I understand your confusion but in Windows we see this as well: install.exe vs. program.exe.

You need the apk in your downloads folder (don't rename it), then flash the Vanced installer zip in recovery. That installer will place the apk in the correct location and will set the correct parameters for it to work. This can be done manually as well. The most important aspect for the end user (you and I) is that we download the correct version (arm/intel;64/32bit;etc.). Everything is explained in the first posts but it takes some reading.

Xposed will not be a problem. In fact, it's based on an Xposed module which you could apply instead, the choice is yours. You don't need to clean anything, it's one smooth installation :)

Sizzled with Bacon ?
[Android Apps and Games] laura almeida:
No it's not
[Android Apps and Games] shingokuyo:
Thank you for your answer and your time. I'm sorry, I read the post 2 many times but as English is not my native language, I was afraid I had missed something and preferred to ask a few questions instead of taking avoidable risks. I hope I didn't bother you too much!

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Thank you, It's quite clear and I think I get it a little better now! I used to use the Xposed mods but I can't do it anymore as one of these doesn't exist anymore!

Anyway, thank you for your rapid response! :)
[Android Apps and Games] umidbek_97:
ad blocking not working for me in Russsia. the old version working fine .
[Android Apps and Games] ZaneZam:
Can u try latest version done by arter97? https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3449312

Just curious if that makes a difference.
[Android Apps and Games] Younex:
A difference ? Do you mean the current iYTBP does not block ads ?
[Android Apps and Games] ZaneZam:
Sure it actually should, I just don't know if after97 did something in addition in that new version ;)
[Android Apps and Games] 4Freedom:
I didnt know that.

Thanks.

Hard dont mean impossible :P
[Android Apps and Games] joshuab227:
[MENTION=3279788]ZaneZam[/MENTION]

I am in a region which supports offline playback but this feature seems to be broken in your apk.

Do let me know if I can help out by providing logs or any other info you need to solve this.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] KenjiHannya:
Tnx ?

Work fine

Device Kenzo

Country Brazil
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
Hey Sam, you made a really good point the other day and I didn't want to reply for having the last word and all but I did thank the post ;)

If I were you, I'd work proactively. Capture some Logcats while the ads are displaying. If you experience any force closes, capture those too. Also, try adding AdAway to your adfending arsenal if you haven't already. Some additional host-level blocking might just be what you need.

Sizzled with Bacon
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
Works perfectly, thanks! ?
[Android Apps and Games] Anova's Origin:
Thanks for the update, it's working great.

One thing that I noticed was that your patched app is showing banner ads on the home screen and under videos. That said, no ads are shown in videos and bg-playback is working well. I installed arter97's adblocked v12.13.53 and it blocked both video and banner ads. It's not a major problem though, as the banner ads don't take up much space.
[Android Apps and Games] Anova's Origin:
Decompiled the apks and dug around a bit. Turns out, Arter97 hides quite a few elements in the XMLs.

I recompiled your mooded app after copying over most of the xmls for the promotion elements from arter97's latest patched APK it got rid of all the banner ads. Everything else is still working as far as I can tell.

If anyone's interested, here's the Magisk module of the modified version of the modified version of the modified YouTube app... :p

I've only tested it on my OnePlus 3T on stock nougat as I don't have any other arm64 devices to try it on.

Courtesy of [MENTION=3279788]ZaneZam[/MENTION], [MENTION=5331708]laura almeida[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4898097]arter97[/MENTION]

Can be flashed over older versions.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8lY7pYQ4GSzNnI4SzNtWEI4S00/view?usp=sharing
[Android Apps and Games] Ragnar Eldur:
I just searched for YouTube at Android File Host and found the latest version for both arm v8 64bit and arm v7 32bit adfree and background playback.
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
If you say such a thing, it is useful to add links to your findings ;)

I assume you found these :

youtube_12.13.53-121353640_minAPI21(arm64-v8a)(nodpi)-adaway-backgroundplayback.apk

youtube_12.13.53-121353630_minAPI21(armeabi-v7a)(nodpi)-adaway-backgroundplayback.apk

Sizzled with Bacon
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
Thanks, working flawlessly on my OP2, had ZaneSam's new version installed today but got the advideo as first entry of my feed, not more, if you understand what I mean..

It's gone with your version :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Ragnar Eldur:
Whoops lol I meant to, did copy but forgot the paste part... Little tired at the moment. ?

ZaneZam back in the Good Guy Game! ?
[Android Apps and Games] sjamie:
Fortunately, I do not get any ads with Laura's version nor the older one in the OP. ?
[Android Apps and Games] Grander0:
I'm getting ads in the middle of long videos with this, but not at the start anymore.
[Android Apps and Games] mario_foo:
can you give us a non-magisk version ? like just the apk ?
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
Just a few posts before...

https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-iytbp-injected-youtube-background-t3560900/post71777537

Or you grab the apk from inside the magisk module, just open the zip, magisk.zip/system/app/YouTube.apk

But remember, it cannot be simply installed, place it to system/app/YouTube
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
Oh, I'm sorry. I thought the ad free part was based on YouTube AdAway module on Xposed like 'that other patched YT'. My bad ^_^

Sizzled with Bacon ?
[Android Apps and Games] madbat99:
To answer one question, about downloading apk. The APK is not in the installer, the installer finds the APK in your download folder and installs it for you as a system app (or magisk module if desired).
[Android Apps and Games] shingokuyo:
Thank you for these details, now it's all quite clear for me! I flashed it and it works perfectly! Thanks to the developer(s) for his/her/their work and thanks to those who answered me and helped me to understand better how this works! :)
[Android Apps and Games] Scarface1991:
So Google semmed to shut down the YouTube Background Playback Xposed module. I just hope it doesn't happen here too, because essentially it does the same thing even if it's a different implementation.
[Android Apps and Games] Razerman:
What do you mean Google shutdown the xposed module? I can see it there at github, still very much available?
[Android Apps and Games] Scarface1991:
Why isn't it available at the official Xposed repository? I read that somewhere on Reddit today, so I thought it was true.
[Android Apps and Games] comat0se:
Because everything said on Reddit is obviously true.:rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] zelendel:
Many don't use the official xposed repository. They have no need for it plus it brings unwanted attention to them.
[Android Apps and Games] rich6619:
Hey guys just downloaded and installed the latest file (Youtube_12.37.59-1237593441_minAPI26(arm64-v8a)(480dpi)-vanced-backgroundplayback.apk), installed and works fine but it's not black themed ? Is this no longer themed black or am I doing something wrong maybe ? Installed on a nexus 6p on latest oreo
[Android Apps and Games] lcrponte:
[MENTION=1595332]rich6619[/MENTION] You didn't install the black themed version.
[Android Apps and Games] johnholley123:
You need the black themed variant of the apk. It's in another folder inside the 12.37.59 folder.
[Android Apps and Games] rich6619:
my bad ! lol I was in the wrong folder. Thanks !

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Can I just reflash the new apk ? Or do I need to remove youtube ?
[Android Apps and Games] johnholley123:
As far as I know, you can just reflash the installer.
[Android Apps and Games] rich6619:
Ok great, I'll try that ! Thanks again !
[Android Apps and Games] madbat99:
Make sure that your download folder only has the one you want to be installed.
[Android Apps and Games] RoverChr0me:
Can you guys release the patched version for Android TV (com.google.android.youtube.tv )

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] LOCKhart:
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[Android Apps and Games] Incrovantilist:
[MENTION=3279788]ZaneZam[/MENTION] Is there iYTBP version for Android TV. If not, Please consider doing iYTBP for Android TV. The Ads are much more annoying while on TV and would like VP9 codec and resolution settings on YouTube for ATV. I know I can use this app on TV but it doesn't work well with the IR remote.
[Android Apps and Games] carlmnmadsen:
Thank you! This is a great job for me personally, I will follow up and expect more versions to block ads.
[Android Apps and Games] R4W1L:
Does this app work with Xposed One Tap Youtube module?

Because it doesnt for me and i dont know if im doing something wrong
[Android Apps and Games] obol2:
Just download the YouTube apk that's fit four your device and download the installer. Flash the installer in TWRP and it should work.
[Android Apps and Games] Admiral2145:
Small audience... And few devices... Just use the regular apk... Works perfectly.
[Android Apps and Games] RoverChr0me:
I have tried to use the standard version but it is unusable with the remote, you need to have a touchscreen or a mouse.

I was asking for the Android TV version since the patches apparently can be applied on the same way on the Android TV version of YouTube (xposed module used to work on all YouTube versions: Standard & Android TV)
[Android Apps and Games] fokemon:
Use a air mouse. I use one and no problem.
[Android Apps and Games] roy92:
You cannot login in YouTube vanced?

Install YouTube vanced and microG and then open the YouTube vanced > go to library tab > hit sign in > sign in by entering your Google credentials. The app is different from your original YouTube app. It won't sign in automatically like official Google apps.
[Android Apps and Games] lolo33:
That's don't work, I cannot login.

I have the menu with "Account+ & Add an account" but nothing happen when i clik on it.
[Android Apps and Games] Bushido1992:
had the same issue with non root Version. after install /copy root Version all works fine
[Android Apps and Games] RoverChr0me:
Since its doesn't have the right controls or the correspondant layout it undermines the whole user experience. Like saying "use the youtube web version with an adblocker instead of the native app".
[Android Apps and Games] madbat99:
Did you try razerman's microg? There is a link a few pages back. At least make sure you have the latest microg, check mediafire link. Then wipe data and cache for iytbp. Then try login again.
[Android Apps and Games] roy92:
Make sure you have the latest non root version. Make sure to whitelist both microG and the YouTube vanced in your ad blocker if you have one installed.

Also as [MENTION=5752019]madbat99[/MENTION] mentioned: Then wipe data and cache for iytbp. Then try login again.

Try this Razerman's microG if that one doesn't work(though it should work): https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0BxmmnFTeQFuaTUtSMV9CbWFIb0k?usp=sharing
[Android Apps and Games] arifnasirshaikh:
Can someone link me to black or grey version of YouTube? Where to look?

Magisk version.

I tried installing through installer zip but cannot see app in my app drawer.
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
This is the central location of all latest versions except Magisk, those are here (mind they are slightly outdated).

Sizzled with Bacon ?
[Android Apps and Games] lolo33:
I have these files. I think it's the last.

microG_for_YouTube_Vanced_0.2.4

YouTube_v12.37.59(minAPI16-nodpi-nonroot-v1.4)-vanced-backgroundplayback

Tested also on my Asus ZenPad and there it works ! cool. :)

But still not on my Meizu pro5.

I would try tonight with the Razerman's microG.

Last Edited:

Ok tested with the Razerman's microG with no success.

I think perhaps the problem comes from my phone Meizu and its modified os?

I can still root it and try with the iYTBP root version.
[Android Apps and Games] jorgeepelos:
Can somebody helps me. I have root and i wanna install this

What part of post need follow. Too much info[emoji19]

Im following this (I) Using The Official iYTBP Vanced Universal Installer (Only for Android 4.4+)

But i cant see where is the vanced apk download

Pls helps want **** off youtube adds on new versions

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[Android Apps and Games] ipdev:
Second post.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=72775808&postcount=2

(From second post)

Where is the download link ?

All versions and variants are available on AFH or Mediafire

NOTE: Updates are coming depending on availability of new Apk's on apkmirror!

Myself, I normally grab from the mediafire link.
[Android Apps and Games] marbertshere:
Hi, when there is an update to ZaneZam's Magisk module will it appear as an update in Magisk Manager? Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] ZaneZam:
only if topjohwu adds it into his repo list. request already done. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] jorgeepelos:
Ok. Thanks. Will try

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[Android Apps and Games] RogerF81:
So first of all, thank you for all your work and the iYTBP app! :) But I have an issue: I followed every instructions for the universal installer, but I can't get it to work, YouTube isn't there after reboot, no matter what I'm doing, no matter if I want to use the un-themed or the black themed apk. The seperate Magisk module of the 4th post on the other hand works out of the box. So I don't know what I am doing wrong...
[Android Apps and Games] obol2:
Download the rooted apk and installer, flash installer in TWRP, reboot. Which phone do you have and what Android version?
[Android Apps and Games] RogerF81:
This is what I've done, I followed the instructions carefully. I have the OP5, Nougat. And yes, I downloaded the correct apk for Nougat ;) And the installer doesn't throw an error in TWRP, it recognizes the apk and everything seems to be fine, but YouTube isn't there after reboot. Again, the Magiks module version works fine...
[Android Apps and Games] arifnasirshaikh:
Have the same. Exact problem but with 3t
[Android Apps and Games] obol2:
Really strange, do you have only 1 apk file in Dowload folder?
[Android Apps and Games] taldarchi:
had the same problem, you forgot to re-enable the app... go to apps-youtube and tap 'enable'

the app will be there and will work flawlessly :)
[Android Apps and Games] RogerF81:
Yes! Once tried with the non-themed version, once with the black themed, both times the same result, though the installer recognizes that the apk is there.
[Android Apps and Games] XUTOS-83:
Hi, i can't detach the App from the PlayStore, i tried with the iYTBP_use_this_settings.sh and with iYTBP_detach_from_playstore.plz and both times i still have the Youtube in my store.

Any suggestion?
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
Sure you do have Magisk working, cause detaching YT from store works only this way (see second post "install as Magisk Module)...
[Android Apps and Games] TomiLynch:
Detach is supposed to work on superSU as well.

https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-iytbp-injected-youtube-background-t3560900/post74030715
[Android Apps and Games] madbat99:
But for an unknown at this time reason, it doesn't.
[Android Apps and Games] Sam Nakamura:
OK, didn't know that, also it's only mentioned by the OP in the "install as Magisk Module" section...

Well it never worked on my superSU devices either, that's why I thought the OP mentions the "detach" function only in combination with Magisk...