yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
Yes I know. That was one of the first apps that I used to download videos. But as I already wrote on my previous post (the part that you quoted), sometimes some changes in Google code make those apps useless (for a short time period until it is fixed again); and if the fix takes longer time, and if I really need it to work, then I check fastly what is latest updated app that does the required function - once I find an app, I use it. And this cycle has gone for so long and I have changed so many apps - also, frequently I check back with an app that I abandoned before, when the current app that I use is not functioning properly.

I do remember this app (and its UI); At several periods I have used this app as well, until there were some changes and the app wasn't updated earlier than other alternatives. And yes. The market of such apps (other than hazardous apps like snaptube that have been reported several times to be removed from device) is a bit tricky - once you are late for fix, you may lose some users. But truth to be told, though the app does the function, its UI needs a bit of an overhaul - it still looks like android 4.4 KitKat UI. But this is obviously an offtopic discussion. And I don't/can't demand anything from the dev of the app.
[Android Apps and Games] fred_gaou:
Kudo to that because streaming a YouTube link via VLC or MX Player no longer works.

Manual syncing audio allow to solve audio lag issue with some Bluetooth devices like speakers pair.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
I have found the dev ( [MENTION=4792098]xda_dentex[/MENTION] ) very very good at fixing the app promptly when YouTube changes something at their end to disable downloads. If there is a short period where google have broke it, and I must have the video/audio NOW, thats when i revert to a desktop solution. But I have not had to do that too many times in the years I have been using it; I cant actually remember any.

Its a simple UI, but it does the job. i prefer simple compartmentalized apps. I use the "share" from Vanced, so my time in its UI is limited.

PS: Thanks for correcting my spelling typo in the quuote;)
[Android Apps and Games] amine4ever:
Hey guys. i'm trying to install 14.21.54 root version https://www.xda-developers.com/youtube-vanced-apk-root . Following the links i get an APK but TWRP can only flash zip files. help.
[Android Apps and Games] Philnicolls89:
I haven't tried to install 14.21.54 since the new version came out, but wouldn't you install it through magisk. Go to modules, then hit the + then find the apk and flash it that way?? Its just a guess but worth a try.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Come on guys, read the OP for installation instructions. Its a rule of using XDA :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] amine4ever:
I tried that and magisk shows me the file manager but when i go to the folder "Downloads". The APKs are greyed out and only ZIP files are usable.

I red the OP. It says to download the modules from the mirrors. But on the mirrors there is only APKs. I found other sites on google that provide the module straight away but i preferred to be safe and ask here on the official thread instead of downloading them.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
You need to re-read the OP, carefully, there are 4 steps for root, and you need to follow each and every step. Other than that, im out.:rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] amine4ever:
"3. Place the downloaded apk into /sdcard/Downloads or inside the installation zip."

I did place that but i can't flash an apk. And i don't know how to create a flashable zip from an APK.
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
You don't have to create any zip with apk at all. You may use it as it is (as already written on step that you quoted). All you need to do is go to the download link and download the mentioned zip (INSTALLER) in the step you quoted (instructions in attachment). You keep both the apk (without renaming it) and the INSTALLER in same folder (e.g. downloads) and flash the INSTALLER.ZIP in TWRP. That should do it
[Android Apps and Games] amine4ever:
Ok i'm going to try that. I wonder why they didn't make a simple zip to flash.
[Android Apps and Games] garylawwd:
Because it's not as simple as replacing a .APK file anymore. Google have switched to split apks which requires us to use sai when installing Vanced and disable signature verification.

In the past it was just replacing a .APK and giving the required permissions
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
Because (as it is already written in first page on same post that you quoted, again), there is NOT ONE (1) apk for ALL devices. The old version of app has several versions that can be installed to armeabi, arm64 and etc devices. Instead of making zips AND apks for every of the versions, there is one zip that works for all older versions of vanced, that is used in combination with the apk. It again goes around of same old but good post by Kyphur which says "users want to have kewl stuff but don't want to know HOW to get it". Users always want the best and in the easiest way. But unfortunately, it takes up time and resources from modders and developers. So, better to have users inform themselves about easy stuff, so that later, when there is an issue, they also tend to inform themselves about "how to get out of it" before coming in thread and posting it after 5 seconds they get into trouble.

So yes. I do understand why modders didn't do their best to spoonfeed it that easy.

Good luck:)

User is still talking about older versions. But he/she didn't consider that there were several versions of YouTube that were patched by team and that each version had several different arch types. So it is useless to create a twrp flashable zip for every one of them, if one universal zip can do it for all.
[Android Apps and Games] amine4ever:
It worked very well. Thank you.

Sincerely now that i was able to install it successfully. Instead of putting APK only for each version they could've included the installer on them.
[Android Apps and Games] shivansh68:
Hello, I'm having problems in installing the rooted version of the app. I disabled apk signature verification using the smali patcher but when I tried installing the apk with SAI in rooted mode, I get "APK file doesn't contain any certificate" error.

So then i enabled the "Sign APK before installation" in SAI settings and it successfully installed but i cant add accounts, it's not in the correct theme and it crashes whenever i click on "settings". Please help.
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
Eleo removed his answer because thread moderator and users don't appreciate it
[Android Apps and Games] Philnicolls89:
You must leave 'sign apk' turned off in SAI, that is why it is crashing the second time you tried installing it.

As for the 'APK doesn't contain any certificates' error, it could be caused by smali patcher not being compatible with your firmware/device.

I have always had success with the 'core patch' module in edxposed so maybe you could try that.

The only issue is that you will need to remove edxposed from your device after installing utube as it breaks safety net.
[Android Apps and Games] shivansh68:
Pardon me but can you link me to the post? I can't seem to find one with screenshots and thorough explanation.

Sorry for the trouble.
[Android Apps and Games] cidxtc:
I have been using vanced 14.21.54 magisk and finally figured I would try the newest root version. Took a bunch of searching to find the corepatch apk and after it all I went right back to the older version. All the auto playing feeds annoy me and that seemed to be the only noticeable difference.

So if you don't have any issues might just be best to stick with older version.
[Android Apps and Games] shayenek:
Is logging into the app safe? Should I worry about my pass?
[Android Apps and Games] oroboros74:
Have a look at what others say here.
[Android Apps and Games] Grander0:
If you want to download the Magisk zip anyway then you can just download the apk and put it in the zip yourself.

Stop being this entitled when it would take you 10 seconds of work to do what you're complaining about.
[Android Apps and Games] madbat99:
How you install is your own choice. Just get the app, installer zip, and settings.sh. Poof, magisk module fully updated.
[Android Apps and Games] CazBandicoot:
Each update >13.11.57 has a crashing issue which appears to happen at random when loading new comments.
[Android Apps and Games] Anonaru:
157 page thread, active developers, XDA Labs support, etc If you don't trust it, don't use it :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] madbat99:
Not here. Just scrolled through 2,000 comments on 5 videos. Nada
[Android Apps and Games] CazBandicoot:
It appears to happen at random, but it always happens when loading comments. I'm not sure if it's a cache or memory leak issue. Just continue to use the app as you normally would. It will happen eventually.
[Android Apps and Games] chenrp:
Getting a black screen suddenly...

Same bug as iytb had.

Using non root apk. Should I use magick zip installer?

Update:

Found that the black screen is kodi to blame!
[Android Apps and Games] madbat99:
When doing what? You've given no info. Non root is essentially the same thing as magisk, so...
[Android Apps and Games] chenrp:
What is the difference between this vanced app and the old iytb app???
[Android Apps and Games] xalaros10:
It has been asked before and the answer was..."Same team as before. Same way as before."
[Android Apps and Games] anupam.kitk:
Why i cant login in YouTube vanced
[Android Apps and Games] nadeemakhtar1994:
I downloaded magisk module from website version 13.12.60. While flashing in magisk getting error

- Copying zip to temp directory

- Installing Vanced-arm64-vDark-13.12.60.zip

>>> Youtube Vanced universal installer v3.0 <<<

- No config file available using presets

- Mounting data partition

- /data is now mounted

- Mounting system partition

- /system is now mounted

- Extracting installer files

- Using regular Root installer

#####################################

# #

# You used a setting which has #

# to be executed in recovery #

# If that is because of the root #

# installer but you wanted to use #

# magisk mode then u can enable #

# it by putting the file: #

# ytva_install_via_magisk.plz #

# into your Download folder or #

# enable the MAGINSTALL setting #

# by giving it the value 'YES' #

# If u wanted to uninstall YTVA #

# u MUST always use recovery! #

# #

# Exiting now! #

# #

#####################################

Failed!

! Installation failed

Solutions pls? This is a magisk module so why is it saying to flash via recovery
[Android Apps and Games] BluePhnx:
Download micro-g apk from here

https://vanced.azurewebsites.net/APKs?type=NONROOT

and install it then open youtube vanced and login.
[Android Apps and Games] shouren04:
Depends on which version you are using. Non root requires microg to log in. Search, read OP or website, and you will find your answer.
[Android Apps and Games] j-a-d-z:
Did you read and understood the text in your posted log? ytva_install_via_magisk.plz is in download folder? Or MAGINSTALL setting is YES?
[Android Apps and Games] MichelFreri:
Hello, I installed the latest versions of Magisk, also manager, but in appdrawer I do not see the icon of the app. I deleted youtube with the debloater. Before I had an os born without youtube and I had no problems. Can there be a link?
[Android Apps and Games] lcrponte:
[MENTION=5398920]vanko11595[/MENTION] https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75772883&postcount=2
[Android Apps and Games] Baayama:
Hi, thanks for the app.

I have the latest version and it's still showing ads, this normal? Or did I install it wrong? Non root version.
[Android Apps and Games] Philnicolls89:
Home screen adds are normal yes, the app can't get rid of them entirely.
[Android Apps and Games] xanthrax:
Yeah.. Just use an app that filters the http thing and they're done, adguard i.e.
[Android Apps and Games] Baayama:
Thanks for the info.

As Eleo was saying. I had version 14.21.54 and there wasnt any ads on the home screen for ages, then all of a sudden they appeared.

So i upgraded thinking it would fix it.

all good
[Android Apps and Games] Mr. Fitzie:
Here is a complete bug report.

BUG REPORTS (all details MUST be included or your report will be ignored):

1. YouTube Vanced exact version number (Do NOT say latest).

14.21.54 white/black md5sum: 5c3f564ed2a368468a8676e7ec797d3c

2. Download link used.

from vanced(dot)app and youtubevanced(dot)com/root

3. Installation method.

magisk

4. Device.

oneplus 7 pro

5. ROM (optional may not help).

LineageOS 17.1 (Android 10, June 14, 2020 build, aka lineage_guacamole-userdebug 10 QQ3A 200605.001 a98834a3fa)

6. Any applied Substratum overlays.

none

7. Logs if any (upload to del.dog or Pastebin.com)

i've pasted a few lines when swiping brightness, I the full logcat is 1mb, you can grab it here bllue(dot)org/logcat.txt.gz

when brightness is moved from 0 to higher values:

06-17 10:57:32.466 1267 1383 V DisplayPowerController: Brightness [7] reason changing to: 'override', previous reason: 'manual'.

when brightness is moved from higher values to zero:

06-17 10:57:35.567 1267 1383 V DisplayPowerController: Brightness [151] reason changing to: 'manual', previous reason: 'override'.

8. A brief description of the issue

When I swipe to lower brightness it works fine, except for when i bring it to 0 it goes to full brightness. This swiping is the one enabled by Settings -> Vanced Settings -> Swipe controls -> Swipe controls (Brightness)

9. Any installed mods to the system.

I have magisk installed and install several magisk module: auroraservices, app systemizer, disable screenshot and camera sounds, gcam enable aux all device, universal gms doz, twrp a b retention script, and (of course) install youtube vanced
[Android Apps and Games] Mr. Fitzie:
I had gotten the old apk from vanced.app, but I realize now that magisk didn't use apk, like the old root installer did (which I used on my previous phone). The magisk module I'm using is still available at magiskroot.net/youtube-vanced-apk-magisk-module/, like you say, not official, and magisk vanced is no longer supported.

The swipe brightness feature in vanced 14.21.54 isn't available in stock youtube, so there's nothing for me to compare it to. The android setting for brightness works slightly differently (all apps all modes and doesn't go to full black) unlike the swipe gesture in vanced, which only impacts full screen mode, and went to pitch black. I will note that the lowest settings in android screen brightness is equal to level one in screen brightness in the vanced brightness swipe gesture. I did try the hdr full brightness setting, but no such luck.

Thanks for the advice. I will take a look at current vanced and look at the stock youtube app as well for comparison. I've been happy vanced 14.x user for years, and I've just been a bit scared to change. That's why I'm devastated by losing such a trivial function like swipe down brightness to black out the screen. :laugh:

I will report back to this thread if I decide to stick with 14.21.54 and i'm able to correct the issue.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Backup-Restore

Bit of a theoretical question, as at this stage, I am still running the previous version.

EDIT: But this question is regarding v15

In specific regards to the root version, I was wondering, if I installed it, made a backup of app and data (eg titanium or ADB), but then did a clean flash of a new ROM (exact same but a new build, and by clean I mean wipe system, data, cache & dalvik then flash), would the restore of my back-up get Vanced up and running again? or would I need to do the whole install process again? has anyone actually tried this?

EDIT: Titanium is out, but Swift could be a possibility. Info by [MENTION=2948558]Spannaa[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
It wouldn't work using Titanium Backup as it can't backup split apks but it might be possible using Swift Backup.

Swift can backup and restore non-rooted Vanced v15 but I haven't tried with rooted v15.
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
Just install it to your system /app folder threw twrp (just in case if u have modules mounted in system in which case you would get moved failed response
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
Yes, I know what varsion he uses and I know Vanced doesn't need signature verification until v15 - I was just saying it might be possible to backup and restore rooted v15 using Swift Backup but it definitely wouldn't be possible using Titanium Backup.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Yep,my bad :o [MENTION=2948558]Spannaa[/MENTION] was correct I was actually asking about the newer version:silly: and hence what I meant by "the install process", which on reading now, was not clear. At all.

I edited my post to clarify. Sorry for the confusion.
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
No confusion here!

As I'm rooted, I'd have tested this if I didn't have to use some dodgy method to disable signature verification (albeit temporarily)

I'll stick with non-rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] Philnicolls89:
I don't really think turning off signature verification for 5 minutes is that dodgy, it terms of compromising your phone security. Just don't go downloading anything or installing anything (except utube vanced of course ;)) while its disabled. But I can absolutely see where you are coming from. Non root functions perfectly fine and satisfies most peoples needs. Each to there own!

I have never used non root so I guess the root one is just what I'm used to/comfortable with.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
ahh...haaa... you see through my dastardly plan:p

It doesn't sound possible, but if the signature verification sits in the app data, then, just maybe it will work:fingers-crossed:

Another check for the experimental is to try wiping the data for vanced, which if it stopped working would also possibly be a check. but that REALLY doesn't sound right: but maybe its a change to the /data/app which does get carried in a backup.

Does anyone know what signature verification actually does, at the low level?
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Its actually all the steps, in combination, in particular the Xposed. Ive only tried once (right at the start) and I failed (100% because of me not following the directions:o) If a restore could work :victory:

I do soooo much more dodgey things.;)
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
Allows you to install apps signed with different keys then known keys from packages with the same package names

([emoji88]Havoc Os[emoji88])
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
By low level, I mean physical changes (bits/bytes/permissions) to the file system. That is more of an overview.
[Android Apps and Games] Philnicolls89:
No freaking idea!! If you figure it out please do tell:D
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
I used to!

Not too long ago, to disable signature verification, all you needed to do was decompile services.jar and edit one method in PackageManagerService smali.

No messing with xposed or similar.
[Android Apps and Games] jackmauro:
Please, in future version, block search result ads like home ads, as them are really, really, really annoying... :fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] jackmauro:
I'm of course happy and thankful for blocking video ads and for background playback, i was just suggest a new feature: I mistakenly thought it would be easy to implement as it is for browser desktop version where a single adblock filter does the trick: youtube.com##YTD-CAROUSEL-AD-RENDERER

Thank you for all the work you do :good:
[Android Apps and Games] neversayoceans:
Is there a possibility to force higher resolution (similar to NewPipe)? I know Google has reduced the resolution but just wanted to take a chance asking :p

---------- Post added at 10:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:50 AM ----------

Is there a possibility to force higher resolution (similar to NewPipe)? I know Google has reduced the resolution, but just wanted to take a chance asking :p
[Android Apps and Games] mrjuniork:
[MENTION=1662773]mods[/MENTION]

What in the world is wrong with 2 short off-topic posts?

One little joke, coz hey, we are humans, and we might not always be on the super serious side of life, and another reply from Eleo, who took the bait more than I actually anticipated.

As much as I respect the rules and expectations of this forum, I think it's important to not fall completely into the trap of total control and censorship.

2 posts aren't cluttering anything at all!

And if you are wondering why I'm posting this here, I haven't even gotten a notification or message that the post has been deleted, and who the person was, that has deleted it.

I don't want to engage anything further, just wanted to freely express myself.

Cheers and thx for the time you guys put into keeping those forums clean of rulebreakers :good:
[Android Apps and Games] knpk13:
I agree that this is annoying (it's happened to me once) but I'd still PM a random admin or mod (worked for me) to avoid more OT since it's unlikely they'll look at this thread again and reply to you here.

Btw [MENTION=4598795]Eleo[/MENTION] I forgot to mention, you said that you didn't like newpipe because you can't login and get a personalized feed and recommendations. You can get your youtube subscriptions imported into newpipe you want, but the way I use it is I use youtube vanced normally for all videos, and if I ever want to watch in HD, I just click the share button and select newpipe, which is pretty convenient. [MENTION=4637420]neversayoceans[/MENTION] you could consider using this workaround until youtube switches back to HD on mobile.

And regarding home screen and search ads, I'm not sure what you mean that I may have installed a HTTP filter (which you claim blocks those ads) and forgotten about it. I do use adaway which is a hosts based ad blocker, but I don't get any ads in the youtube app even when I disable adaway, so I doubt that's the reason.
[Android Apps and Games] Spookymyo:
Is there ever going to be an update feature from within Vanced?
[Android Apps and Games] Logix:
Theres a sticky with all the mods for each section available feel free to pm one or all of us. THis conversation can be had elsewhere tho. (like in general) The rules on the bottom of every page if we bend them for one we have to do it for all and then theres no point in a rule. THat being said slight OT is acceptable completely off course is NOT. We do moderate stuff like that when posts are REPORTED by a disgruntled member as was this case. Anyhow take care these were reported again but I wont be deleting them. But do take this as a warning please stay on topic this thread is being monitored.
[Android Apps and Games] MrKartupelis:
My clean install of rootless, latest Youtube Vanced on nightly official LOS 17.1 (Android 10) builds always result in crashes of microG when I try to sign in to it.

Is there any way I can pull a log and post it here?

Thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
This mod is legendary

([emoji88]Havoc GSI[emoji88])
[Android Apps and Games] Spookymyo:
deleted due to hurt feelings
[Android Apps and Games] kokesh:
For few days now YouTube doesn't save my playback progress and history. Anyone else? I've tried all uninstalls and wipes.

I'm on Xiami Mi9 xiaomi.eu 12 rom, Android 10, latest root Vanced.
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
Could be an adblocker issue u whitelist YouTube?

([emoji88]Havoc GSI[emoji88])
[Android Apps and Games] rmiles7721:
Anyone ever find a fix for this? I've just recently started using Vanced and it's still an issue. When I click on a YT video from the Google feed I just get a black screen.
[Android Apps and Games] TheIntruder:
I suggest you read the first post and the FAQ as you have clear done neither!
[Android Apps and Games] vergilbt:
Sorry, didn't read hole thread, but in future will we see these feature on yt music too? Any tips?

Thanks in advance

---------- Post added at 16:03 ---------- Previous post was at 16:02 ----------

Sorry, didn't read hole thread, but in future will we see these feature on yt music too? Any tips?

Thanks in advance