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[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
Unlike NewPipe, SnapTube, etc. which are 'original' apps built by someone that allow accessing YouTube videos, Vanced YouTube isn't a new app as such.

It is the official YouTube app whose code has been modified to disable ads and enable premium features. How is this permitted in law? Isn't this piracy? We are not talking about ads, downloading, or other features specifically. It is another thing that we give this a dignified name - modding :)

NewPipe, SnapTube, etc violate Google TOS, so they are not available on Google Play Store. But Vanced is not about violating TOS.
[Android Apps and Games] Netsab:
Reseting app's data seems to fix the issue.
[Android Apps and Games] Nabukodonosor:
Hey guys. I have installed the rooted version of Vanced YouTube, and it works fine. Before this, I had the non-rooted microG version, and the updates were done via the Vanced Manager. And the name of the app was YouTube Vanced. Now it's called YouTube, and it looks like the official app. I know it's not because I have the Vanced settings in it. But I have some issues with it.

First, I get the update notification through the Google Play store. Should I update it?

And second, I was watching a video last night over the cast option on my tv, and I saw some ads. What's up with that?
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Laws are different in different jurisdictions, and I certainly do not know akll jurisdictions; not even my own! By using the service, you are normally agreeing to their fine print; ie the TOS. As such, yo9u are possibly in breach of a contractual agreement, which may be enforceable in a court case, in some countries.

The practicality is, that they will simply try to build a better mouse trap, to stop things like vanced. I have already seen the change by the video posters themselves, whereby the ads they are paid for, are now included in the video itself. That was not very common when YouTube first started advertising.

Its a thin and blury line.
[Android Apps and Games] Lughnasadh:
No you shouldn't update it through Play Store. If you do it will replace Vanced with the official one.

Can't help with the cast issue because I don't cast.
[Android Apps and Games] porotikos:
hi guys. i searched the thread but couldnt find it. so i will ask

does anyone have, and can share, the magisc files for youtube MUSIC vanced?

gor youtube app, i found the files. but i cant for youtube music.

thank you in advance
[Android Apps and Games] n_boy86:
Is this normal note20 ultra 😥
[Android Apps and Games] mishko:
The app sucks my battery dry as well. Been like this for a few weeks, and this hasn't been an issue before. Oneplus 7t.
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
Go back to v15.43.32. It is fine and mostly bug free.
[Android Apps and Games] walbuls:
Video Resolution Override is not working in the new v2 player on my tablet. It worked fine in the v1 player (tested this on the last v15.x.x.x version of Vanced) where I forced v1 player and the 2160 and 1440 options showed up and were selectable on a 4k YT video. When i changed back to v2 player on the same v15.x.x.x version, the options disappeared. I have enabled the video resolution override in Vanced Video settings, set my defaults to 2160p, enabled the secret menu and even set my device to a multitude of other devices and nothing is working in the new v16 versions of Vanced with the forced v2 player. This needs to be reviewed as it is clearly bugged and not showing all the resolutions when override is set.

Edit: Upon further testing, I believe its the Vp9 vs Av1 causing the issued with the v2 player. It seems to be detecting that Vp9 is incompatible with my device and is not showing any Av1 streams instead. Its just stopping at 1080p instead of showing the higher resolution Av1 stream options. Don't think it would be device specific but its a Galaxy Tab A7 SM-T500. From what I have found, Samsung has broken the Vp9 in Android 10+ and is now forcing Av1 as its preferred format. Thus we will be stuck with low resolutions until Av1 is added as a stream option. See the SS's below from my tablet to see the issue. Even when 1440/2160/4320 Av1 is present, Vanced is not showing them. This is on the latest version v16.16.38.
[Android Apps and Games] porotikos:
is it posible to install previous version? in my phone it doesnt let me downgrade. how d oyou guys do it?
[Android Apps and Games] mishko:
I found an old version through APK Mirror. Think it's legit.
[Android Apps and Games] porotikos:
i can also find previous version. but it wont get installed via sai. it says that i have a newer version installed and stops....
[Android Apps and Games] mishko:
Yeah you have to uninstall the current version furst.
[Android Apps and Games] porotikos:
how do i do it? phone doesnt let me uninstall youtube or youtube music. and i have it rooted.... (xiaomi mi note 10 pro). thank you
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
Uninstall the current version and install the older version after that. SAI will install it without problems.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
He can easily uninstall the newer version only if it was installed as user app (in Data).

Settings, Apps, find YT and Uninstall.

If installed as system app, only by debloating

Then, when installing, choose the older YT Vanced from Vanced Manager, as on the screenshot
[Android Apps and Games] porotikos:
thank you guys. i did it
[Android Apps and Games] Venom0642:
Uninstall the one you have then install the other one.
[Android Apps and Games] zahin5542:
Using YouTubeVanced for almost 2/3 years and I'm really satisfied with it. Thanks to the devs.
[Android Apps and Games] ShafiqTanwar:
I installed Vance manager and downloaded YouTube Vanced which needs to be installed, however , before installing it , I scanned three files which I found in folder /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.vanced.manager/files/vanced/nonroot using total virus

i.e

1 - dark.apk

2 - split_config.armeabi_v7a.apk

3 - split_config.en.apk

And found that file dark.apk contains some kind of virus/malware i.e Android.Android.WIN32.SpyNote.e

So, my question is that YouTube Vanced is safe to install ?
[Android Apps and Games] bartleby999:
No. Rooted Vanced and Stock YouTube share the same package name, this is why you're getting an update notification from PlayStore, if you update you'll replace Vanced with Stock YouTube. So, turn off auto-updates if it's on and use TeMeFi to detach YouTube from the PlayStore.

You're getting ads when casting to your TV because YouTube Vanced isn't installed on your TV. Your TV will have stock YouTube installed, when you cast your screen Google tells your TV (stock YouTube) to play the video. You do not send the video to your TV. Thus, you'll get ads.

If you'd like to avoid ads on your TV, using screen mirroring would be a better way depending on latency.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Do you follow the previous conversation and did you e.g. check what was just recently (two days ago) asked and answered?
[Android Apps and Games] Cryceratops:
Is the HDR Max Brightness toggle bugged for anyone else? Disabling it doesn't do anything when I play an HDR video, brightness still gets turned up really high on its own
[Android Apps and Games] Beshoy_:
Please solve the battery drain issue by yt Vanced and ytmusic vanced it consumes twice the power that many apps consume and I am afraid it will damage my phone battery as there is no mod YouTube app that I trust like yours thank you for your wonderful efforts to make life easier.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Talking about non-root version and possibly the drain battery by MicroG?
[Android Apps and Games] Beshoy_:
really I don't know but yeah non-root but i think battery drain from yt music but i really don't know if this problem because of microg or no
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Use XDA app and search through this thread about battery, drain, microg and so (or please just take time and read what was previously posted)

It has been discussed many times (no solution yet but there is a workaround to install a little bit older version)
[Android Apps and Games] ocps69:
Hi,

how can I open the links that are in the description of the videos please, because this is the only problem I am having, and without having found a solution.

I have the latest no-root version

Thank you very much for your answer.
[Android Apps and Games] rsngfrce:
What happens when you click the links? This is very likely a default app issue.
[Android Apps and Games] rsngfrce:
https://xdaforums.com/t/app-mod-root-nonroot-youtube-vanced-edition.3758757/post-84980351
[Android Apps and Games] tiendatts:
not yet, just waiting the next version
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
For me the links open in browser or YT (depending on is it a link to page or another YT) - 16.16.38, root
[Android Apps and Games] ocps69:
Hi, thanks for your faster reply.

When I want to open a link, I have a message that says "cannot open this link with YouTube"
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
It is something to keep a note of. How come the same antivirus engine doesn't flag another build of the same app? Something must have changed in the app, isn't it?

I have seen a particular build of MiXplorer too being flagged by one of the antivirus engines on VirusTotal. Particularly that build. The build before and after came out clean. So something must have changed, isn't it?
[Android Apps and Games] ocps69:
Hi, thanks for your reply, I have the version 16.16.38 but the no-root version.
[Android Apps and Games] rsngfrce:
That is an issue with YouTube being set as the default app, instead of Vanced. If YouTube is installed, go into App Info for it and set Open supported links to In other app. If you don't have YouTube disabled, try to do that (it should be possible even if not rooted). Vanced should be set up as shown below:

It can be tricky to get this working correctly.
[Android Apps and Games] ocps69:
Thank you very much for your answer, I I will try this solution.
[Android Apps and Games] VBabbar:
FOLLOWING IS ABOUT A REGIONAL UPDATE FROM GOOGLE.

(THIS IS NOT A VANCED FEATURE, RATHER AN regional UPDATE in India FROM GOOGLE IN ORIGINAL YTB APP WHICH ALSO REFLECTS IN VANCED VERSION.)

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

(pls dont delete this post as if it affects users in India only).

It does not has a EXPLORE TAB in the bottom bar instead it has a Tab for SHORTS!!!

Can it be replaced back with Explore Tab??

The in-layout of app is syjced with Google updates. I mean whatever changes google makes to OFFICIAL YOUTUBE APP, the same is reflected in VANCED VERSION too. Google recently replaced The "EXPLORE" TAB with SHORTS tab. Its good for those who want to use the latest layout by google but VANCED can change this thing!!! Afterall Vanced is a Mod-apk, it can get Explore tab from website to sit in the bottom bar.

I have attached screenshots of older ytb version and latest Vanced version with SHORTS tab. See for more details! :-]

P.S. Here is a link to an article stating this change may be imprlemented in future and now it has been!!! Link : https://www.socialmediatoday.com/ne...-button-to-user-home-screens-in-india/592662/
[Android Apps and Games] ashish1989:
I have checked with another device i.e. realme 3 pro with non rooted version and mi note 5 pro rooted version

Both have same problem, when playing video in full screen the brightness reaches to 100% automatically everytime
[Android Apps and Games] ocps69:
It's working fine now, thanks you very much for your explanation.
[Android Apps and Games] VBabbar:
Bro i have bone rooted vanced 16.16.38. My brightness goes down to 0% in fullscreen automatically. Idk how to solve it. I just turned off SWIPE controls for brightness.
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
You seem so convinced that the Vanced team can/wants to change this, you must have some profound insights I'm not aware of. Without even saying the magic word... painful 😬

I'm on the same version as you are and I still see 'Explore'; this means it's regulated server side. Sooo..... #BlameGoogle
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Also the latest 16.16.38 (Vanced root on my side), still having Explore - see screenshot
[Android Apps and Games] VBabbar:
Yes, it is based on region updates by GOOGLE. It is not a VANCED feature but rather a Google Feature.

If u r not from India(Asian country) then u will have different ytb version and features.

I am asking to address this issue by VANCED team in my region as Vanced is a MOD APK. And Mod can do things which normal apps can't.
[Android Apps and Games] geekborg:
Hi,

I'm trying to install root version 16.16.38 on FlymeOS 8 (android 7.1.2+root+spoofing signature+microG all installed fine)

I always get an error after installation.

And it installs only the stock youtube (non-vanced).

Where i can download vanced APKS root version ?

I would like to try to install it manually using the SAI app.
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
Using that tone, you are not asking or requesting anything, you are telling Vanced to address this non-issue. Please don't patronize me or anyone else on this forum, it's awfully disrespectful. About respect: I'm still not seeing any magic word in the above. Now will you please drop this pointless discussion? You have made your point clear enough.

Especially your "better apps then this!!!!" statement is not welcome here. Address your fellow human beings with the respect and love they deserve.
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
Are you sure that stock YT was removed before initiating Vanced install? If not, it's best to clear any traces of both stock and Vanced to ensure a clean installation. Also, root version doesn't need MicroG but you may have installed that for other purposes of course.
[Android Apps and Games] ashish1989:
But swipe controls is a must, that is the best advantage of this vanced app
[Android Apps and Games] VBabbar:
I don't know what "MAGIC WORDS" you are talking about. Sorry i dont get it.

Also sorry if u were hurt. I am sorry i did not mean to disrespect you. Please don't take it personaly.

It will be helpful if u can address this issue as a regional update by google. Please. I am looking forward to a positive response from u to help people in my region from a google bug! Please help.
[Android Apps and Games] VBabbar:
Yes swipe controls are really good! But as of now i couldn't find any other way to stop brightness being changed automatically in fullscreen.

Let me know if u find solution to this
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Install YT Vanced root as a Magisk module. It is actually only one base.apk file that will be linked over the official YT base.apk which comes with the YT split apk installation

See post #18823:

https://xdaforums.com/t/app-mod-root-nonroot-youtube-vanced-edition.3758757/post-84930637
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
It's not a bug, it's by design. No one will help you on that here, that's why It's not useful to keep bringing it up. It's essentially off-topic.

Spoiler content hidden.
[Android Apps and Games] VBabbar:
Hi Tim sir!!!! Sir, did u see my reddit poll? Its fine if i can't post this on xda. But can't i just use reddit for knowing public reaction? Xda and Reddit are different websites. Is it linked with xda somehow?
[Android Apps and Games] geekborg:
Yes, i know that.

My FlymeOS rom is an asia ROM (without google services or google apps)

MicroG from nanodroid runs fine and spoofing signature is enabled.
[Android Apps and Games] K-alz:
Is there a way to remove "shorts" videos altogether? I hate those things. There is an option to remove the "shorts shelf", but not the videos in my feed.
[Android Apps and Games] arifakinti:
Hi bro, i see a bug.

When the swipe controls for brightness are active, I am having a maximum brightness problem. When the video is made full screen, the brightness is maximum. But if "swipe controls for brightness" settings are disabled, it fixed.
[Android Apps and Games] arifakinti:
Me Always maximum brightness. Is it the same thing? Please look my previus message ⬆️
[Android Apps and Games] arifakinti:
"Swipe controls for brightness" turn it off. I think its a bug.
[Android Apps and Games] VBabbar:
.

For me it worked!!!
[Android Apps and Games] rsngfrce:
I hesitate to even mention this based on what has come before, but I am in the US and recently got the 'Shorts' tab. I have no interest in TikTok and no interest...
[Android Apps and Games] VBabbar:
Sir, i had finally downgraded YouTube app to the last version i had before shorts.

Thats the only way to avoid getting a shorts tab in bottom bar as of now.

YOUTUBE APP ver: 16.08.35

YtbVanced App ver: 15.43.32

I have listed the app version which will not get the new regional update!!

Also as per some sources, shorts were tested in India and USA in 2019 so only people in beta test countries will see such updates!!!

(Btw @rsngfrce sir, u r a senior member n i highly respect my seniors. If u feel hesitant to talk about this in this forum, then pls start ur own forum which can have opinions from every user! I believe in u sir!)
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
FYI: I am in Australia, and have stayed with v16.02.35. I don't have a "Shorts" icon, instead I have an "Explore" one. I have never clicked on it and have no real intention or drive to use it or understand what it does. Obviously they would not have left it blank before. Was it explore? or something else previously?
[Android Apps and Games] tiendatts:
it's the same. My device always sets brightness at level 38 when I change to landscape mode.

Turn off.. mics... hrd does not work..
[Android Apps and Games] twinko:
hello dev team of vanced.

thank you so. much for your work, using your app since years. do you have a patreon or another way to donate, without downloading brave or ad guard?
[Android Apps and Games] teresa1kiss:
Hi, how can I remove the "close botton" on the right top corner?

The problem is that if I don't tap on the close botton the dark interface overlay stay there forever, instead of auto delete after few seconds.

Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] VBabbar:
Go to settings and u will see "ACFESIBILITY" which js 4th option in reverse. Click on it and u willcsee 2 options 1st option is to simply turn off the "Accessibility Controls" this will remove x i.e. "close" button from videos.

2nd option u will see the timer. U can set after how many seconds will it close automatically.

I prefer to keep "accesibility controls" off as it is easy to use.
[Android Apps and Games] teresa1kiss:
Thank you!!!
[Android Apps and Games] arifakinti:
Hi bro, i see a bug.

When the "swipe controls for brightness" are active, I am having a maximum brightness problem. When the video is made full screen, the brightness is maximum. But if "swipe controls for brightness" settings are disabled, it fixed.
[Android Apps and Games] sohail667:
My vanced not working after update always show off line plz help
[Android Apps and Games] celestialspring:
It is a known bug. Downgrade.
[Android Apps and Games] Primokorn:
I flashed OpenGapps from January, 2021 with the latest build of crDroid - Android 11

My Play Services version is 21.15.15 (150400-371058782). When I want to cast content on my TV (with Youtube Vanced 16.16.38), I get this notification:

"Update Google Play Services

YouTube Vanced won't run unless you update Google Play Services"

Youtube Vanced 16.16.38 and microG 0.2.18.210500

I didn't find any post mentioning this issue... Thanks.

EDIT: downgrade to 16.14.34 and it works. If builds have issues why are they still available for download?
[Android Apps and Games] Timmmmaaahh!:
Because it's a developer forum? We just love a good bug hunt 😄

That issue is listed as a known bug in OP though: "As of v16.16.38, casting won't work due to an upstream microG bug."

It's basically up for download because not everyone needs casting. After reading the release notes, one can still decide whether to upgrade or not.

Edit: @sohail667 Those are awesome data icons btw! What are they a part of? Substratum theme?
[Android Apps and Games] geekborg:
Hi team vanced.

Please provide an APKS or APKM file of the Youtube vanced ROOT VERSION.

There is an error at installation, i would like to try a manual install using the SAI app.

(Vanced manager installs only the stock YouTube before the error).

(I already installed MicroG and spoofing signature is working fine).
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
For the Vanced root you absolutely don't need MicroG and there is no need for spoofing the signature

Uninstall/remove what is not needed (no wonder that installation fails if doing wrong things) and follow the straightforward installation by Vanced Manager (Vanced Manager will not install MicroG when you choose root version, and there is no word about spoofing the signature - only if you are reading some really ancient and outdated 'guide'')
[Android Apps and Games] geekborg:
I mean i want to use the root version alongside my nanodroid installation (microG + spoofing signature) in my custom ROM to get the sign-in function inside vanced.

I know that i will not need a second microG installation
[Android Apps and Games] rsngfrce:
It was Explore, which was useless and now it is Shorts, which is useless, so we aren't missing anything. 👍
[Android Apps and Games] ipdev:
You can download stock YouTube from APKMirror.

YouTube 16.16.38 (160-640dpi) (Android 5.0+) APKMirror - WebSite - Link

The apkm file is just a zip file designed for APKMirror's installer.

If you want to use the SAI app instead, unzip the apkm file.

Zip the base.apk along with the split files for you device.

Example: (Using Netflix for an arm device.)

zip Netflix-ARM-SAI.zip base.apk split_config.armeabi_v7a.apk split_config.en.apk split_config.xhdpi.apk​

Then use SAI to install your new zip file.

Vanced v16.16.38 (Typo on the commit message. It is not 16.14.38)

Black GitHub - Link

Dark GitHub - Link

Originally downloaded using Vanced Manager.

Rename black.apk or dark.apk to base.apk and use that to replace the stock base.apk

Good luck.

Cheers. :cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
I actually have a second old spare device, which I upgraded to the latest Vanced. Although the toolbar still shows the "Explore" icon, I noticed when scrolling down the page, there was a section explicitly labeled "Shorts". So, we dont miss out on anything....
[Android Apps and Games] geekborg:
It does not work.

Permission denied when install. (Also with SUPERSU root)
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
If MIUI, go to Developer menu and enable Install via USB
[Android Apps and Games] tftcamilo:
I have root. My official YouTube app is a system app. Do I need to uninstall first or freeze before installing Vanced? After installing Vanced, however, YouTube updates in the play store, I lose Vanced and I have to install it again. But then YouTube has an update pending.
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
In root installation, you are replacing the original app with the Vanced app. So you are not going to have both. However, Play Store will try to update the Vanced app, so disable auto-update for YouTube app in Google Play Store.
[Android Apps and Games] Ahto42:
I have a problem with a non rooted vanced.

It runs on android head unit.

Since few days problems begun. I try to use steering wheel control to jump to next music video, but it only lights up the buttons on the screen and I have to tab the next key on screen. The problen did not exist before.

When I clear the app cache, then works for few minutes then it is back.

Any solutions?
[Android Apps and Games] Indashio:
Vanced Not working on Android 12 kills applications as soon as it starts
[Android Apps and Games] tftcamilo:
since i have root, can i uninstall the original application? because I don't always like the Play Store asking me to update Youtube.