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[Android Apps and Games] lockhrt999:
The official website is down since a year. Where the heck is everyone getting their apks? :rolleyes:

Mediafire was my only source but they haven't put v15 in there this time around.

Edit. Nvm the official website is blocked on my ISP and I thought it was down.
[Android Apps and Games] chooks06:
I used the link in OP.
[Android Apps and Games] lockhrt999:
I just checked. The official website is actually blocked by my ISP. I thought it was down all this time.
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
Oh, okay. Well, the fact that one needs (Ed)Xposed for the suggested Smali Patcher. This framework is pretty invasive and I don't need it for anything else. It also disables mobile payments, which I often use. Sure, there are workarounds for that but it's all just so tedious for one single app. And there are alternatives for the Smali method but they are possibly even worse. All that trouble while there's a simple non-root available. I'll take that, please! :)

Wrapped with delicious Fajita [emoji896]
[Android Apps and Games] ksio89:
The new release is working like a charm and was worth the wait, thanks to all Vanced hard-working devs. Kinda stupid question, but can you install the non-root version on rooted devices, in order to avoid to have to disable apk signature verification?
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
Read instructions in first page

Yes
[Android Apps and Games] cultofluna:
Is just there..
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
Hello new user and welcome to the wonderful world of XDA! Thank you for choosing the largest developer community on the planet for what your device really needs.

First of all, let's establish what exactly is going wrong. Please state your device, Android version, whether you want root or non-root, if you want your Google account connected or not, your social security number (haha, kidding! Don't ever share that!) and if you have any experience with SAI (Silly Android Installer... Or was it 'Split'? Potato, potato :D).
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
Mo gosh, I totally missed that! Autoplay would make more sense though (and according to Ms. Internet it used to be there). Thanks a bunch, cult! You're always most helpful! Or as we'd say in Dutch: van harte bedankt! ;)

Did you get that, [MENTION=6355191]Rejerf[/MENTION]? We're saved!
[Android Apps and Games] korbielow:
I have an issue with youtube vanced. I use rooted Xiaomi Redmi note 8 pro MIUIPRO 20.2.27. I uninstall youtube and disable autoupdate (Google Play store) then I install youtube vanced via Magisk. After some time youtube it is going to auto-update app even I do not allow it/autoupdate disabled/. Can someone help me ? This is so frustrating ...
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
I'm afraid not. Most detach solutions only work temporarily. There are some methods (just search this thread for 'detach') that are more efficient but they are either drastic or quite complex. You can also disable auto update completely and update apps manually (more work? lol).

A more sound solution is using the non-root version. That will not only never both you with any updates, it will also provide you with a much more recent version of YT as the Magisk distribution is discontinued and nearly a year old or so (May 2019 IIRC).

About the new version: you could get in trouble with the SAI installation method as it's known to cause issues with some MIUI distributions. Just a friendly heads up :)
[Android Apps and Games] Rejerf:
Thanks for calling me. I did not subscribe to this thread :)

The caption and description are totally not accurate and that's the root cause of us missing this option.
[Android Apps and Games] Neliska:
Can't install the new 15.05.54 version from official vanced dot app Website. File extension is also .apks instead of .apk
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
did you bother to read the instructions on the download page?

they explain exactly what to do with apks files.
[Android Apps and Games] TheIntruder:
I very much doubt it.... I mean who would ? Sad to see this place like this but it's what we have unfortunately.

Oh and the mod that pops in as pleasant as he is isn't helping by spoonfeeding them, I just ignore them, we should all do it..
[Android Apps and Games] Neliska:
Thnx TDM, installed it now with SAI (as in instructions) but the app keeps crashing immediately after start-up. Does this new version of the app require MicroG to start / run correctly? (since I've never installed MicroG for any of the older versions and they always worked fine until previous version)
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
did you select the correct instructions for the version you downloaded?

sounds to me like you installed the root version with non-root instructions.
[Android Apps and Games] Neliska:
Yes I downloaded and installed the correct non-root arm64 version and used the correct instructions for that version. Tried it twice (first AMOLED / Black and then dark version to see if there was any difference) and also tried rebooting the phone and allowed all permissions to see if that would make a difference but the app keeps crashing immediately after startup...

Reinstalled the previous 14.21.54 version and now everything is working again as before.

Device: Oneplus 5t running oxygenos 9.0.10
[Android Apps and Games] gab90c:
Works!!!

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] korbielow:
non-root version shows this error:
[Android Apps and Games] Gamer4Life:
lots of useless posts here and off topic conversations that bury the posts which could help with debugging or help people who have issues installing this.
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
A quick update:

I am intended to build a huge post with F.A.Q. and bugreport (a bit more intense than the one on OP) to get rid of repetitive answers. Yes, repetitive answers. Not questions. Because we can't get rid of repetitive questions... you know why. And posting answers to these repetitive questions makes all of us tired to reply each and every time. Because questions are mostly one sentence "it doesn't work", but replying "read to understand why" is not allowed by moderators. Same as "search to understand why". Even though those are the answers that should be given... Anyways. So we have to sit and post a 9-10 sentence answer to find out that user tried to install apks file using package manager and thus failed.

:rolleyes:

I will post it here once it reaches to an extend and will ask mods to move it to first page (i.e. change time stamp) in case it is appropriate for them as well. Then you all just can forward users to that post.

People ask why I post here (this is literally the only thread on XDA that I continue posting/helping), because I like this. I use it a lot. And if I can't donate with money, I want to donate with this.

P.S. If anybody wants to help with intense FAQ/bugreport, can PM me. Together we can do it faster and it would be more fun than...you know what

;)

Just a note:

Writing "I used correct instructions" is the worst thing you could do if you expect help from others. Please mention step by step which steps you used, which apk/apks you installed when so that we can help. E.g. did you install the microg at all or not?

Reminded this post:

https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-youtube-vanced-edition-t3758757/post81953571

That looks like standard miui incompatibility. Report to SAI developer or use older vanced (available on first page AFH links). You have other options (as build apk from apks yourself) but that is off topic here and I wouldn't advise you that unless you are very into app modding/dev-t (though if you are into that you already know how to do it yourself).

Cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] LaCereb:
Hi i wanted to give me an update about why Vanced has no magisk update anymore and i read the intro thread.

So do i understand it right that if you have root and you care about security like i do that Vanced is basically dead for root users?
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
No.
[Android Apps and Games] LaCereb:
So how to have up to date Vanced with root?

Like i said i care about security. So i dont want to have that verification disabling thingy
[Android Apps and Games] TheIntruder:
Just use the non root version like most of us do, root version isn't really worth the effort
[Android Apps and Games] LaCereb:
Even on a rooted device ?

Sorry for the question but in my head i think i need an root app for an rooted os ? ^^
[Android Apps and Games] TheIntruder:
Yes I use it on two devices one rooted one not..
[Android Apps and Games] LaCereb:
Alright then i will do so tanks :)
[Android Apps and Games] TheIntruder:
No problem..
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
This seems to be a returning misconception. Root is an expansion, not a different system. I get the feeling people see this as 32 vs. 64 bit systems. "I chose for root so now I have to stick with root stuff", so to speak. But that's the amazing thing about Android; you unlock the system for all additional goodies while you can still profit from what every user can.

Yeah, [MENTION=8836686]korbielow[/MENTION], told you that could happen. It's MIUI. You can report it, try another ROM. But as far as an immediate solution goes, all I can say is ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
[Android Apps and Games] Schroeder09:
Accidentally updated the YouTube app in the play store yesterday. I had been using the 14.54.xx magisk version up until then. My thought was to uninstall the system app YouTube and then install the old magisk module of this again. Solid explorer is unable to uninstall the system app. Is there a way to do this? Will twrp succeed?

The nonroot version of this app force closes about 5 seconds after I open it.
[Android Apps and Games] Philnicolls89:
Can't you just uninstall updates and it will be back to normal? Otherwise mixplorer is a good root file explorer that would work to delete system apps.
[Android Apps and Games] LaCereb:
That happened to me often. I then open app setting and deactivate it. Then it "resets" and you have vanced back.

Then activate it again and all is fine

So its:

1.deactivate it to switch back from yt to vanced

2. Activate it again
[Android Apps and Games] Schroeder09:
I should have thought of this. This worked. Thank you so much!
[Android Apps and Games] LaCereb:
But it's better to use the non root version like the last replies told me too :) Because Magisk Version is basically dead
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
Not better. It is for user to decide depending on his usage. Root and nonroot are not completely overlapping with their abilities.

Also, I replied to you saying that there is no more stuff to be afraid than rooting a device. If you are ok with rooting then a 10 second signature verification disabling can cause 0 damage. It is definitely lesser than rooting your device.

I am sure here we have moderators who can express "please do not confuse users unless you are sure" phrase. So I better leave it to them. Such misconceptions will also be covered in the FAQ post (w.i.p.).

Cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] xanthrax:
not really ... you can confuse them, the more confused, the better :p umm ... I am confused already :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] LaCereb:
Then there was a possible missunderstanding ?

Let's try to make it clearer :

So when you already have rooted OS then disabling the signature for the root version is no big deal?

If you don't have an rooted OS but want to have the rooted vanced then it's a bigger deal and a thing to consider?

But also, if you are rooted you can also use the non rooted version?

What does disabling signature mean specifically. Is it just for this app that I disable a signature or is it system wide that I disable signature checking?
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
Shortly, it is a switch that you turn off while installing app and turn back on as soon as installation is over. Not as rooting which stays with your phone as long as you don't unroot. If you are paranoid about signature, then you should be more afraid of rooting for that case.

To know what is rooted/non-root vanced and their differences, I am sure there is a very descriptive post somewhere in thread (search keywords: "difference" "root vs nonroot" and etc to find).

I would advise you to google about signature stuff to get more info so that we do not go deeper into off topic. I know it is one of procedure pathway but your question is not directly related to vanced. Same as SAI, which has its own thread and should not be discussed here.

I am sure you will find the answer very soon once you start digging.

Good luck.

P.S. As I said, it is a preference. If all you do is watch videos on your device, then nonroot will be sufficient for your usage
[Android Apps and Games] AlCapone:
Root vs Non-root

There are a few things that are not clear to me:

1: is there any functionality difference between "rooted version" and "no-root + microG" ?

2:is Magisk considered to be root, or no?

3:If not, I guess microG is there only to help the login.

4: why the firm "no download , and there never will be" stance?

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] Kovaelin:
Does this bug still exist? I never caved into moving to G+ for YouTube commenting, so my old YouTube account is a "brand" account, I think.

UPDATE: After logging in, I was allowed to switch between accounts (tied to the same e-mail). The brand account was my main account though, so it was the default selection. Everything seems to be fine.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
1: there is no intentional difference other than install method, but they both have their own issues as a result of the install method.

root: recognized as if it's the original app by other apps, as a result play store will attempt to update it and the app will warn you when the official version receives an update.

non-root: not recognized as the official app by other apps, as a result it requires microG to connect to Google services(with accompanying sync bugs when using brand accounts or ad blockers) and won't open videos from apps that have the YouTube app ID hardcoded.

2: microG is there to link to Google's services, as the differences in answer 1 prevent the Google play services app from seeing non-root vanced.

3: downloads(other than the offline viewing functionality) are a big breach of copyrights, and can cause a lot of trouble for vanced developers.(Google, XDA, and individual youtubers can then take action against them)

there are plenty of apps and services that get away with it, but the devs here just want to stay "clean" and remain welcome on xda.
[Android Apps and Games] AlCapone:
The SAI Split APK Installed is not compatible with Android 4.4.2 , how can I install "Legacy" Vanced on 4.4.2 ?
[Android Apps and Games] shouren04:
Perhaps this is an issue only on the Magisk version? I'm using the rooted version & the text is very visible, bright white.
[Android Apps and Games] the-blind-bandit:
I have the same problem as that guy but I put the lib folder from the apk in "/system/app/YouTube" manually with permissions set to 755 but 360 still isn't working and I'm sure it's just because I've done something wrong.

I installed yt vanced by putting the apk in "system/app/YouTube" with folder permissions 755 and APK permissions 644 as with the old versions.

Edit: Fixed 360 by renaming the folder inside of "system/app/YouTube/lib" from "arm64-v8a" to "arm64"

In my case this was for a rooted arm64 device
[Android Apps and Games] shouren04:
You also have to rename the /arm-xxx folder in the /lib folder acording to what version & cpu arch you have. For example, if you installed the arm64 version, the arm folder inside /lib should be renamed to /arm64.
[Android Apps and Games] the-blind-bandit:
Oh haha thanks, I literally just edited my post with that after reading the old iytb thread instructions. I'll still thank you ?
[Android Apps and Games] Gilfreitas:
armeabi v7
[Android Apps and Games] pleasetouchmenot:
Lucky you ;) sad to say that i have a painful set of eyes (poor eyesight and not wearing my glasses all the time) that's why. Thankyousomuch. :)

I'm using latest magisk beta 16.3 (magisk module), what root are you using?
[Android Apps and Games] shouren04:
I'm using Super Su for root but that doesn't matter. What I was saying is that I'm using the root version of Vanced YT. You don't need to use the Magisk version of Vanced YT just because you are using Magisk, it's just easier to install with Magisk but installing the root version of Vanced YT is not hard either.

Here's what the root version looks like.
[Android Apps and Games] Marvino.:
Never seen a funnier reply on XDA :laugh:
[Android Apps and Games] Fadzz:
That's just unfortunate.
[Android Apps and Games] ALEX37330:
Thanks for awesome work want to know if one day de could use YouTube offline but without subscription without sort or hack or if dev thinks the app is not done for this ?
[Android Apps and Games] Floppy-77:
Can't find the right Version to update YouTube Vanced.

Root-Version, LineageOS 14.1-20180303-oneplus2 Android 7.1.2

:eek:
[Android Apps and Games] chenrp:
Running android 7.1.2 on my s912 cpu( not android tv version)

Using iytb

What version should I install?

What is the different from iytb?
[Android Apps and Games] garylawwd:
This is only for phones and tablets
[Android Apps and Games] kuljit55:
Can someone help me out, i have been using vanced for a few months & love it but for some reason my Chromecast button does not appear, in using the latest non root version with micro g on a s7 edge with the latest official software, ive tried clearing catch and data of both vanced and micro g and the cast option is enables in vanced, can someone please suggest me some fixes, thanks guys.
[Android Apps and Games] chenrp:
What’s the difference?

My android box is acting as tablet. I control it via mouse
[Android Apps and Games] garylawwd:
The difference is that it won't work on an android box. Maybe someone else here might suggest an app that works similar for android boxes but this is only for phones and tablets. The devs even touched on this before
[Android Apps and Games] huffmybrd:
Actually, it works wonderfully on my Android box (x96, s905x, android 6.0.1)
[Android Apps and Games] garylawwd:
Really?? Good to know thanks man :good:
[Android Apps and Games] KafkaG:
Sorry but with magisk (root) the app required play services, but why?
[Android Apps and Games] Forkings:
Hi everyone! I searched on this topic but couldn't find the suggestion I am going to share now to implement on next version/s of YouTube Vanced:

- Implement the option to choose which main "tab" is showing every time you open YouTube Vanced App. For example: being able to choose between: "Home", "Trending", "Subscriptions", "Inbox" and "Library". Or at least the options where content is (Home, Trending, Subscriptions, Library).

I don't know if it's something interesting to implement, because sometimes for those who just want to see the new videos or posts from their subscriptions (like me) and not "Home" random recommended videos (to "lose time" on them) would be a nice option to have.
[Android Apps and Games] FaTlip82:
Yes, same for me here.

I Can't also install SAI on my Samsung SM-T110 device. It is not compatible.
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
Use tasker app. Easy. Cannot give more info because it is off topic here. But you can find everything about it on XDA and google

Report in sai thread. It has a dedicated XDA thread.

Report in sai thread. It has a dedicated XDA thread.
[Android Apps and Games] Forkings:
There is no info about it, this is why I am posting it here. Sorry if it's not the right place: where I can post or who I can contact to send this suggestion? Directly to the developer MrDodojo? Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] AlCapone:
Split APK's are NOT supported by 4.4.2, as it requires Android 5.0.

The question is then: what is the last NON-split , but .apk build of Vanced, and where can I get it?
[Android Apps and Games] marciozomb13:
And legacy is arm7.
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
No info about it in this thread because it is irrelevant to this apk or its installation. You have many options to read about it in web. For example, try this. As I already mentioned, this topic is not related to this thread. Future posts will not be replied
[Android Apps and Games] Kovaelin:
They changed that link very recently. It used to direct here: https://vanced.app/nonroot - even that page only provided 14.21.54 though.
[Android Apps and Games] AlCapone:
You are right, the arm64 files work just fine on my kid's old N8000 just fine. (not that I know why)

I hope you see how confusing this was.

Thanks to the devs.
[Android Apps and Games] Kovaelin:
I noticed these in the earlier threads:

Does Vanced require the default YouTube app? Should I keep auto-update on for it? Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
That doesn't make sense without context when you cut text out and dont point the original post. And no. That text doesn't mean you need to update original YouTube. Read it again. But either way, just please just follow instructions in first post and vanced.app webpage. For rest, you can find answer by searching in thread as literally every possible question has been answered at least five times.
[Android Apps and Games] Kovaelin:
It's from the original set of posts. https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75773089&postcount=4

The context doesn't really matter, since I didn't have that problem. I only noticed it there and it was repeated as if it was important.

I just wanted to find out whether the original app is needed to make Vanced work. Nowhere explains why it's necessary to even have the original app in the first place or whether you should uninstall/disable it.
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
Again, without context it doesn't make sense. And yes, answer is very simple but long. All you need to know is how the different versions of vanced (non root/old magisk/latest root) install themselves and that is it. Dont expect all the text in the thread to be updated as soon as new version is out. Being informed is way more fun when you find out yourself. I gave you the clue. Once you understand that, you can find out the answer to your question.

Good luck.
[Android Apps and Games] Kovaelin:
So... you need it if you're not rooted, but don't need it if you're rooted? I'm honestly not sure whether this is the answer or if you're just trying to be difficult to waste time. A more helpful and concise answer would be appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
I am sure there will be users who would spoon feed that info to you some time in future if you will insist on not informing yourself. But as I wrote, once you read to understand how nonroot/old magisk/new root methods work, you would understand the reason. Hint: you need original YouTube app when a method used is replacing apk rather than installing new one.

Good night. This is end of my input on this topic. If someone wants to continue, let be it
[Android Apps and Games] Axelhajaks:
Hi guys, I have a trouble opening the app it says that I have no connection, but I have.

I uninstalled micro G and YouTube Vanced but still not working, you may know why?
[Android Apps and Games] Kovaelin:
You being coy isn't helpful though. In fact, it's kind of rude. Me asking questions isn't the same thing as asking to be spoon fed or an unwillingness to learn. If everyone was as unwilling to give straight answers, XDA would be long gone by now. Sharing information is the whole point of this site. The barrier to entry shouldn't have to be "get good". Thanks for the hints, but I could do without the hubris.

---------- Post added at 19:51 ---------- Previous post was at 19:42 ----------

Which versions? What order did you do the installations? It should prompt you to log into microG when you try running YouTube Vanced. If it crashes at startup, try installing microG again. Split APKs Installer is needed for the newest version.
[Android Apps and Games] vamsi209:
YouTube vanced started displaying ads, I installed it from magisk manager, any one facing the same issue?
[Android Apps and Games] anuraganasane:
Like in between the videos or on the homescreen? If on the homescreen doesn't matter it goes way afterwards. But haven't faced anything while the video is playing. Well I'm using non root version.