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[Android Apps and Games] Austinredstoner:
Are u on latest version of manager 2.6.2 (crimson) my manager still works
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
You forgot to also mention to install MicroG and Vanced Manager
[Android Apps and Games] stephtban:
I think he is speaking about root version and it doesn't need MicroG
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Actually, he didn't forget, root Vanced does not cone with MicroG

To the other side, non-root Vanced has different package name than YT, hence no need for detaching YT from Google Play for non-root users - they can have in parallel one/older version of Vanced and another/latest version of YT

To put ir simple:

When we talk about detaching YT from Google Play, it is only needed/it only makes sense/it automatically refers to root Vanced

Non-root Vanced users do not need to bother with detaching (but they must use MicroG)

Besides, detaching itself requires root

Root and non-root Vanced solutions are different worlds from the installation and maintainance point of view.

Each one has its advantages and dissadvantages

Originally Vanced was only for root. Later they added non-root version, attracted many more users and therefore a bigger spot-light (Vanced probably became too exposed, being one of the reasons to make big G angry, thus trigerring its legal actions affecting both root and non-root users)
[Android Apps and Games] 909909:
Been using the older versions for years with no issues until recently.

Where can I download working versions
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
I have the non-root version and have G and v-manager installed. Someone said theyre both needed to make vanced work.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Of couse that for non-root you need MicroG

I never wrote anything opposite - I clearly said that ROOT Vanced does not cone with/does not need MicroG

But now, once you have Vanced installed and further Vanced development is over, you don't really need Manager anymore - Manager was for installing and updating but now there will be no more updates to install

(Again, there is a root and non-root Vanced. And here we discuss about both versions - this thread is not only about non-root Vanced as some non-root users implicitly think when eg reporting issues but omitting to declare which version they use. There are big differences between the root vs the non-root version: how to install them, how they work and what are the most common troubles with one vs another)
[Android Apps and Games] ASDFGHQWEZXC:
i still have problem with dissappearing vanced after reboot, forcing to redownload everytime

the manager still works, though im afraid it will down eventually

can anybody at least create the root flashable zip for backup that doesn't need SAI
[Android Apps and Games] Philnicolls89:
You can download a magisk module root version, just search this thread they are easy enough to find. Unfortunately YouTube itself will still need SAI to install.
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
You only need microG to make vanced (non-root) work with your Google account.

Vanced manager is not required. Vanced manager only downloads the apk files and installs them. If you already have the apk files, you can install using any package installer.

If you don't want to login, you won't need microG either.
[Android Apps and Games] fnoingw:
The problem with these substitute apps like Newpipe is that none of them allow you to login to your YouTube account, which is a deal breaker for most people.

I don't understand why nobody is making a Newpipe with a login option. I think it's conceited not to leave the option open for those who want it.

If you want to login and have AdBlock and background play it seems the only option is to use a mobile browser with an addon to enable AdBlock and background video play. But then you lose notifications.
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
I have to agree. I think the devs to these vanced subs aer too lazy to add the extra work in adding login.
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
Maybe you could do better?
[Android Apps and Games] 909909:
Newpipe
[Android Apps and Games] fnoingw:
I'm certainly not disputing their skill.

But I know that for instance the developers of Newpipe have stated that they don't want people to login to YouTube so that their privacy is protected.

I think this trend of deciding what is best for your userbase by ignoring a very important feature, instead of letting them decide on their own, is terrible.
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
I understand. But if vanced manager isnt needed, can you still install it with no issues without it?
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
Yes.
[Android Apps and Games] Davy49:
I'm thinking that if we are patient enough, I feel like at some point in the future someone will offer something very similar to vanced that hopefully draw the awe of google.
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
Unpaid developers can do what they want.

You're entitled to nothing.
[Android Apps and Games] VD171:
Did you try pure tuber?

Pure Tuber-Video & MP3 Player

Pure Tuber is a modded app that can enjoy uninterrupped mp3&video, background play and Picture in Picture mode, and more.

www.puretuber.com
[Android Apps and Games] Davy49:
No, I haven't tried it yet but I surely will, at least for now my vanced is still working normally. I really wish all of this could have been avoided, I've truly enjoyed using vanced for awhile now. I recently purchased a new android phone, so I'm going to have to decide what I'm going to do for a youtube replacement on it. Thanks for your reply, and suggestion. Stay Safe
[Android Apps and Games] VD171:
Vanced app will keep working for a long :-)
[Android Apps and Games] Davy49:
My main concern is when I start setting up my newly purchased android phone.
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
I think it will too. Even after a while when you can no longer log in to post comments it'll still be good. I wouldnt be surprised if the last version of vanced kept working for another 2 - 3 years.
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
Honestly I wouldnt want my personal credentials handed over to a total stranger either no matter what the app can do. Privacy is key especially nowadays. To that end, not being able to post on yt isnt that big of a deal. Thats why I dont mind not posting. Its a waste of energy at times if you ask me.
[Android Apps and Games] VD171:
I never reply on youtube.

Certainly it's a waste of time.

I just watch the video and contact the uploader, if I need.
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
I haven't responded yet about the closure but did enjoy one of the YT sessions – which we were ironically all viewing via Vanced. They didn't provide much we didn't know yet, some unrelated website project aside, but it was nice to hear a voice of the team and shows how much you guys care.

Thank you @Team Vanced for everything! In some ways you could view the C&D by BigG as a culmination of your endless hard work. An ultimate recognition and simultaneously the downfall of your project. Funny how things go. It's been an amazing run of over 1,000 pages containing 20K posts, marking one of the most ambitious Android projects ever. I can't believe this all started from a silly little module that was meant to block a few ads. I'm genuinely proud of everything you folks accomplished and I am deeply honoured to have been a part of it from the very beginning.

Also major kudos to the community that dealt with massive piles of the same questions over and over and over and over again (BUT WHAT VERSION ARE YOU ON?! >_<). Despite many frustrations it's been a lot of fun and your originality was most enjoyable at times!

Again: thank you all and I wish you the very best in your further endeavours. I hope you can all enjoy a well deserved 'vacation' now the project has been shut down. If there's anything we can ever do for you, the XDA Developers community has your back!
[Android Apps and Games] hochoch:
Just curious if anyone else is having the same issue as me.... I'm on March update 12.1L, pixel 4a5g.... Any time I try to play a YouTube video from an external app, it opens vanced but then plays in the PiP, picture in picture mode. It then takes a few tries to get it to stay in full mode.

Videos will not play in other apps either like relay for Reddit or Google discover.

I've tried clearing app data and uninstalling then reinstalling vanced with the same effect. Only happening since latest Android update. TIA!
[Android Apps and Games] mrjuniork:
Mod Action:

Thread has been cleaned!

Please refrain from any kind of flaming and offtopic postings. Don't engage and use the report function (as few have done so correctly).

This thread has seen already enough of all that. Unwind yourselves in a different way, but not here on XDA, which is development forum, not some social media entity where you throw posts in all kind of directions!

Friendly reminder:

Please respect our forum rules and carry on peacefully.

Cheers,

mrjuniork (your friendly neighborhood Moderator)
[Android Apps and Games] Nightf0x_007:
Hello

Pixel 6 updated my phone, now vanced while playing video in background the media control widget in notifcations background is blank and the video thumbnail is blank also
[Android Apps and Games] trevtdogg:
should be fixed in the next update hopefully!
[Android Apps and Games] cimon666:
u could try puretuber i personally use a modded version of it
[Android Apps and Games] celestialspring:
Please DM a link for the mod. Ty.
[Android Apps and Games] AmmarHaseeb:
Yo this app is f'in next level, no ads plus sign in capabilities and that too its available on the playstore!! Thnx for the recommendation
[Android Apps and Games] trevtdogg:
what mods out of interest?
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
RE PurreTuber. I installed ity, and the first video I watched had an add play before it started :unsure: The second vid started without ads.

It really just looks like a browser render of youtube. It even has a URL.
[Android Apps and Games] celestialspring:
It seems to have it's own adservers serving ads. Block those.
[Android Apps and Games] Austinredstoner:
The project is discontinued permanently but it doesn't mean it's shut down. If you already have YouTube Vanced installed it will still work but it will stop working eventually no known shutdown date has been made yet.
[Android Apps and Games] ipdev:
Hi all. :)

Question for those that use the root version of Vanced Music.

What version are you using and device architecture? :unsure:

I am planning on doing a complete clean flash on my main Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi.

Since I use this device to stream music (Vanced YT Music) just curious what version others with older (arm) devices are using.

I am not looking for an alternative music app.

Cheers all. :cowboy:

PS.

Anyone have YouTube Music pre-installed in system/priv-app ??

Just looking for a safe directory to use for vYT Music. :whistle:

Edit :

I am currently using v4.30.50

Newer versions seem to have issues ??

Second Edit:

I figured it out.

Now running v4.64.51 on both arm and arm64 devices.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
If that was the only negative then I would spend the time to to do it. But, its a web interface/UI, which I don't like and is not as rich/interactive as a fully specialized/devoted app.
[Android Apps and Games] celestialspring:
I guess I only use it to listen to stuff in background so it works for me
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
It was very needed. Appreciate it. Thanks man
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
That happened to me once. Tinkering with the settings did the trick. You need to go into the settings and play with them until you solve it.
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
Wow.. this is what I need. Great app. No offense to the vanced team but this app is a textbook example of how to author a yt app. Very fast, small and sleek. The only issue with it is the font size in the comments is a bit too small.

Btw my vanced stopped working today as it was predicted to happen anyway with google rearing its ugly head again.

Goodbye vanced and vanced family. It was a great pleasure to have enjoyed all your efforts and hard work put into vanced which was one of the best apps ever created. It will be missed tremendously.
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
Hi guys.. anyone have the latest non-root vanced they can link? When I deleted vanced manager and microG, vanced no longer works. I think I have to reinstall it again. Looking forward to the link.. thanks
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
https://xdaforums.com/t/app-mod-root-nonroot-vanced.3758757/post-86596819
[Android Apps and Games] Venom0642:
And still not full screen when watching videos
[Android Apps and Games] Austinredstoner:
Read post #20,115 in page 1006
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
Understood. thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
"ummm" what is this APK? I dont install random APK's without kinowing what and where they came from. It appears to BE PureTuber. Is it a newer or older version? And does it not do full screen as @Venom0642 said? Thats a big issue for a video app.
[Android Apps and Games] celestialspring:
It does play full screen. I have used it.
[Android Apps and Games] celestialspring:
You can download lite version from Play Store.
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
Anyone here had issue with vanced not working any longer on their Huawei phones?
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
thats good, but you skipped the first question(s) regarding what this APK is and where is it from?

Is it PureTuber related as from the PlayStore?

How is it different to the APK from Playstore? Have you modded the APK? Do you have another source of APK's?

Do you have any relation to PureTuber?
[Android Apps and Games] celestialspring:
I am not associated with Puretuber in anyway except being a new user.

I don't know the origin of the mod neither am i associated with it. The version from Play Store essentially forces you to get new users signed up to give you features like background play. This mod removes those limitations.

I was simply trying to answer your questions based on my knowledge.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Sounds like a resale of user data to unlock features.
[Android Apps and Games] brigantti:
Anyone knows anything about a fork of vanced thats is called ReVanced?i cant find the apk but some places mentions that is a direct fork of youtube vanced.any info on that?
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
But how can we know for sure?
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
Sounds cool but can it be trusted? What if in the background it mines for personal data. That can be risky
[Android Apps and Games] :
Check if app send data request to server (with a packet sniffer) for example.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
I checked the site it was sourced from. It was full of warez. This APK in itself was modded to remove the restriction and provide "Premium" features that could only be unlocked by recommending other users (ie other Ad revenue).

If it is safe or not may not be the only question that shluld be asked. By unlocking the premium features, you are working against the dev, even if the modded apk is "safe". As you can see, XDA has stripped the posts, as they were probably against its policy.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
I did a search. I personally think it will only be time before google catches onto them as well.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30801912

But, it does do something possibly different, as it appears to re-patch on your device instead of distributing a modded google APK. And its opensource. But its not released yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK2qUSeQZ8k

They also have a suggestions section on github.

revancedteam

This organization has now been moved to @revanced. revancedteam has one repository available. Follow their code on GitHub.

github.com
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
Can you recomend a good packet sniffer? Have you tried it?
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
I went to the github URL but couldnt download the apk file. Would you help me find where to download it?
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
If you watch the video, its not live yet. I didnt watch it too closely, but he may of said where he got it, or in the comments on the video, there may be a link. IDK. Vanced is still working for me.
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
The yt URL is broken. Would you please update it?
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
what? I am now doing YOUR SEARCHES!

Actually, the URL is NOT dead, it was simply a forum software mix-up with tags. Highlight the url, copy it, and navigate to it. The provided URL text IS still correct.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
I just came across this summary of the different options for when Vanced finally stops working NB: Navigate the link, it has way more info.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AfterVanced/comments/tigkow/youtube_vanced_alternatives/
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
Good work dude.

As a side note, I think the team responsible for coming up with "ReVanced" shouldve thought twice about adopting that name since that will only attract the same attention from google the Vanced team dreaded.

Additionally, dont get your hopes up too high just because of the revanced name. The app may be quite different from what you imagine the one the vanced team created. Never judge a book by its cover
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
If you read my previous posts, I have no "hopes" to be getting to high.

Having said that, there is one major difference with this dev.

I'm sure google would love to go after the "smiley face app".
[Android Apps and Games] ipdev:
ReVanced is a different project with different members.

It is designed to inject the patches into the app on the device.

They do include a lot of the Vanced patches.

Instead of kanging (stealing) them they are doing it the right way. ;)

They are maintaining full authorship to the commits they are including.

Note: This does not mean the authors are affiliated with the ReVanced project in any way.​

They are also taking suggestions for new modifications and their official logo.

As long as they do not break any copyrights or trademarks, there is not much Google can do.

Save for making up an excuse to take down their YouTube channel. 🙃​

If anyone is interested in ReVanced, I would suggest following the progress on GitHub or their discord server.

The website is still WIP, twitter, reddit and YouTube channel are not actively updated.

Cheers. :cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] :
I can't get any to work on Android, unfortunately.
[Android Apps and Games] TioCareca:
Try PCAPdroid
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
Uhh I was talking to everyone reading my post not just you.

Which is?

What smiley face? Revanced has no smiley face in its app. What are you talking about?
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
Which is why google is watching this project like a hawk. Wouldnt be surprised if google sends Revanced a cease and desist order. I can smell it coming sooner than expected
[Android Apps and Games] zlaer:
Will check it out. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] TapaSte:
"Youtube pro" seems to be a good alternative (currently updated) to vanced.

Honestly it seems a vanced clone...
[Android Apps and Games] Datastream33:
Do you happen to have a link?
[Android Apps and Games] TapaSte:
search for "youtube pro 7.0 apk"

you'll need to install microg apk, too.
[Android Apps and Games] ASDFGHQWEZXC:
talking about vanced alternative is againts xda policy, if you valued xda policy why you still talking about it in here though

no wonder many people moved to discord, banned interaction about something is like security through obscurity, and the devs that hang around is sassy as hell
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
Even though vanced is still working for me, today i see that when i click on YouTube links in Google search, it is opening them on official app instead of vanced, even though i have disabled link opening in the official app.

Everything was working fine previously, and I'm not sure what changed in the last few days.

Can anyone confirm?
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Your mileage may vary for your device and ROM but eg for MIUI/Xiaomi, it is configurable as on the screenshot
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
From what I have read via moderators, talking about non warez alternatives is allowed, but attachments/links to APK's is not. And Warez is a BIG no.
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
Yes, mine is configured like that and it has been working properly (links would open in vanced app) until yesterday when i noticed that they are now opening in the official app, despite the configurations pointing to open them in vanced.
[Android Apps and Games] ipdev:
Permission was given by the thread owner(s) to discuss alternatives.

See previous comment by one of the (now disbanded) Vanced team.

Post # 20,192 - Link

Cheers. :cowboy:

Edit:

Fixed linked post.
[Android Apps and Games] Незнайка 1987:
How to solve a problem

Ка решить проблему
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
If I understand correctly, you must have installed the non-root Vanced and the official YT in parallel?

If so, check when your official YT was updated the last time and does it (roughly) correspond to the time you observed the difference.

Might be that Google updated YT and that now their new version forces all links go through them

On my side everything is ok but I run the root Vanced and in that case I cannot have YT in parallel (root Vanced uses the same package name as YT hence Playstore recognizes the root Vanced as YT - if you install/update YT it overwrites the root Vanced and you loose it)
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
This is international, please see the rules and use English

If using non-root Vanced you must have MicroG installed together (as the pop-up is asking you)

But now, Vanced project is closed, their servers are shut-down and you can no more reinstall Vanced from their Vanced Manager.

And other, alternative sources to (re)install Vanced are forbidden to post here anymore
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
Yes, it is the non-root version. I thought that was obvious when both apps are present in my device.

I'll try uninstalling the official YouTube app updates (it received an update couple of days back) to see if that helps.

Strange that despite being stopped from opening links as well as being disabled, the official YouTube app still opens when clicking on links.

UPDATE:

Uninstalling the YouTube app update fixed this problem. I'm now on v16.48.35 of the official app and it doesn't force itself to open YouTube links.
[Android Apps and Games] TestingAnon:
Yup, same problem.
[Android Apps and Games] TestingAnon:
Ok found out what happened, Youtube v14 no longer works, v15 and newer still work, its just a matter of updating.
[Android Apps and Games] Tektung:
you can tho, just now i reinstalled my YT Vanced using Vanced Manager v2.6.2 that i downloaded from another website
[Android Apps and Games] minionhunter:
Just to be clear, YouTube v14 isn't working (that's what version I have) at least the notifications and chat don't on my device and it's a rooted tablet with vanced via magisk installer.

Are you saying that it will fix the problem if I install v15 of the official YouTube app, and vanced that's already installed will still work. Or are you saying something else?

I just want to make sure I don't lose the ability to watch YouTube without ads, even if v14 makes it hard to follow channels and no comments or chats. I just want to update and keep vanced.

Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
The internet is BIG! Between you and the source server, there are many servers between, some of which will cache the source; especially if the server does not respond, as the in-between server may think its only temporarily down or its own fault in some way, so it may try to hide that fault.

The path one person takes from one part of the world could be different to another person, and hence a different results.

Vanced have EXPLICITLY said they are no longer supplying the files.