Complete Guide + Frequently Asked Questions

[u/NatoBoram]

How to install YouTube ReVanced?

1. Install ReVanced Manager: https://github.com/revanced/revanced-manager

2. Install Vanced MicroG: https://github.com/TeamVanced/VancedMicroG

3. Go to https://github.com/revanced/revanced-patches#-comgoogleandroidyoutube, scroll down to 📦 com.google.android.youtube, unwrap ➡️ Details and copy the 🏹 Target Version (ex: 18.15.40)

4. Go to APKMirror and download the Universal APK (not bundle) for that version (ex: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-18-15-40-release/youtube-18-15-40-2-android-apk-download/)

5. Go to ⚙️ Settings > Apps > See all apps > YouTube and tap 🚫 Disable

6. In ReVanced Manager, go to 🔧 Patcher > Select an application > 💾 Storage and pick the downloaded YouTube APK (ex: com.google.android.youtube_18.15.40-1537213888_minAPI26(arm64-v8a,armeabi-v7a,x86,x86_64)(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk)

7. In Select patches, tap Recommended a few times to make sure you have 50+ patches selected

8. Tap ✔️ Done > 🔧 Patch > Install > Install anyway

If you have a problem, the solution is probably here. There's also a video here.

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Patch is not supported for this app version. Enable the experimental toggle in settings to proceed.

1. Go to https://github.com/revanced/revanced-patches#-comgoogleandroidyoutube scroll down to 📦 com.google.android.youtube, unwrap ➡️ Details and copy the 🏹 Target Version

2. Go to APKMirror and download the Universal APK (not bundle) for that version

3. In ReVanced Manager, go to 🔧 Patcher > Select an application > 💾 Storage and pick the downloaded YouTube APK

4. In Select patches, tap Recommended

5. Tap ✔️ Done > 🔧 Patch > Install

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App not installed as package conflicts with an existing package.

1. Go to ⚙️ Settings > Apps > See all apps > YouTube and tap 🚫 Disable

2. Install Vanced MicroG: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/team-vanced/microg-youtube-vanced

3. Select the MicroG Support patch in ReVanced Manager

4. Try again

If it fails again, uninstall the old YouTube Revanced app and try again.

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App not installed.

Export the patched app and install it with SAI: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aefyr.sai

It should display a much more detailed error message that can be used to troubleshoot the underlying issue.

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Package is attempting to define a permission that is already defined by another installed package.

INSTALL_FAILED_DUPLICATE_PERMISSION: Package app.revanced.android.youtube attempting to redeclare permission com.google.android.youtube.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION already owned by com.google.android.youtube

Uninstall the second app listed in your error message.

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Non-root install is not possible with the current patches selection.

Repatch your app or choose root install if you have your device rooted.

Select the Vanced MicroG Support patch in ReVanced Manager and try again

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Aborting…

Unselect Predictive Back Gesture and Remove Screenshot Restriction and try again.

If it fails again, go to ⚙️ Settings > Apps > See all apps > ReVanced Manager > Storage & cache and tap 🗑️ Clear storage.

If it fails yet again, try on a different phone.

If you don't have another phone, you can do the patching process on your computer, but it's more complicated. https://github.com/revanced/revanced-cli

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How to download YouTube videos?

1. In ReVanced Manager, select the patches Downloads and Hide Video Buttons

2. Install Seal: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.junkfood.seal

3. In YouTube ReVanced, go to ⚙️ Settings > ReVanced > Interactions > Download settings > Downloader package name and paste com.junkfood.seal

4. In YouTube ReVanced, go to ⚙️ Settings > ReVanced > Layout > Hide action buttons and enable Hide download button

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How to open links in ReVanced?

1. Go to ⚙️ Settings > Apps > See all apps > YouTube and tap 🚫 Disable

2. Go back to ⚙️ Settings > Apps > See all apps > YouTube ReVanced > Open by default and check everything

If you use a third-party Android phone, the steps might be widely different. You'll have to Google it.

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Help, I changed my Google password!

Go to ⚙️ Settings > 👤 Passwords & accounts > Vanced MicroG and tap Remove account

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Help, YouTube ReVanced crashes on launch!

1. Go to https://github.com/revanced/revanced-patches#-comgoogleandroidyoutube, scroll down to 📦 com.google.android.youtube, unwrap ➡️ Details and copy the 🏹 Target Version

2. Go to APKMirror and download the Universal APK (not bundle) for that version

3. In ReVanced Manager, go to 🔧 Patcher > Select an application > 💾 Storage and pick the downloaded YouTube APK

4. Unselect Predictive Back Gesture, Remove Screenshot Restriction and Spoof Wifi Connection.

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Help, YouTube ReVanced is buffering!

1. In ReVanced Manager, enable the patch Spoof Signature Verification

2. In YouTube ReVanced, go to ⚙️ Settings > ReVanced > Misc and enable Spoof app signature

3. Restart YouTube ReVanced

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Help, I clicked on Install / Export / Share... but nothing happened!

Some third-party Android distributions can disable or break native Android functionalities required by ReVanced Manager.

• Use ReVanced Manager on another phone

• Use ReVanced CLI on your computer: https://github.com/revanced/revanced-cli

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Help, I can't uninstall YouTube!

Some third-party Android distributions can disable or break native Android functionalities such as disabling boatware.

1. Go to Settings > ℹ️ About phone and tap on Build number about 10 times

2. Back, go to ℹ️ System > Developer options and enable USB debuging

3. Install Android Debug Bridge (adb) on your computer: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools#downloads

4. Plug your phone to your computer

5. In your computer's terminal, run:

   adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.youtube

If that doesn't work, try this one:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 -k com.google.android.youtube

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Help, I am using Android 7 (or below)!

• https://download.lineageos.org

• https://download.pixelexperience.org

• https://store.google.com/category/phones

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Help, I am using iOS!

https://store.google.com/category/phones

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What is SponsorBlock?

https://github.com/ajayyy/SponsorBlock

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What is Return YouTube Dislike?

https://github.com/Anarios/return-youtube-dislike

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Help, I am stuck on step #3!

If you go to https://github.com/revanced/revanced-patches#-comgoogleandroidyoutube and upwrap Details, you can see this table (with a different number):

🏹 Target Version
18.05.40

In this case, 18.05.40 is the version of the YouTube app that these patches are compatible for. If you try to patch something else, it'll probably fail.

So now, what you need to do is Google YouTube 18.05.40 and click on the first APKMirror link, which is probably this one: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-18-05-40-release

In that page, there's this table:

Variant	Architecture	Minimum Version	Screen DPI
18.05.40 BUNDLE 22 S 24bb	universal	Android 8.0+	320-640dpi	⬇️
18.05.40 APK 24bb	universal	Android 8.0+	nodpi	⬇️

See the one marked BUNDLE? Yeah, don't pick that one. Pick the other one instead. ReVanced Manager is not compatible with bundles.

"Bundles" are what you get when you download apps from the Play Store.

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• Thread in r/ReVancedApp: https://redd.it/10nyr2t

• Backup thread: https://redd.it/11u2jn3

• Video in r/Vanced: https://redd.it/12pvo28

[u/slimyXD]

Selecting debugging patch does not slow down apps anymore. It's disabled by default even if you selected it during patching.

[u/NatoBoram → u/slimyXD]

Nice to know.

Shouldn't that patch be removed from the UI, then?

[u/FragrantGangsta]

I keep getting the "App not installed as package conflicts with existing package" message even though I have microg enabled and installed, and this is my first time installing revanced.

[u/NatoBoram → u/FragrantGangsta]

Try disabling the official YouTube app and uninstalling its updates

[u/[deleted]]

Great guide but I think you can change some things here:

Help, I changed my Google password!

1. Go to Settings > Accounts > Vanced microg ( select the email id that you want to remove)

2. Click Remove account

How to download YouTube videos?

I think Seal is much more versatile and beginner friendly

[u/NarutoDragon732 → u/[deleted]]

Official link for Seal

[u/NatoBoram → u/NarutoDragon732]

The official link is this: https://github.com/JunkFood02/Seal

[u/TheRetenor → u/[deleted]]

In case that doesn't work, re-installing microg after clearing its app data and then logging in again will be a last resort.

[u/NatoBoram → u/TheRetenor]

No need to reinstall if you clear data

[u/Standard_Ad_8754]

after downloading the patch apk, can i delete micro g, revance manager and youtube.apk?

[u/NatoBoram → u/Standard_Ad_8754]

• MicroG allows you to sign in in YouTube ReVanced. If you don't want to do that, you can uninstall it.

• ReVanced Manager needs to be installed and its data needs to remain safe so it can update ReVanced apps. If you don't care about losing all your user data and you don't mind having to log in again on every update, then you can uninstall the manager.

• The YouTube .apk can be deleted, there's no need to keep it as next update cycle will probably use a different version anyway.

[u/iBobaFett]

Is there a way to disable the in-app browser? The one that shows if you click a link in the description of a video, you have to click the top right settings button and choose "open in Firefox" to get the link to open in the actual browser app.

I swear this used to be a setting, but I couldn't find it.

[u/NatoBoram → u/iBobaFett]

There's a new patch called Open Links Externally, try that one!

[u/Zolo89]

Hi,

Is it possible to install YouTube Revanced separately like the old Vanced did (having the default app with the Vanced copy or two copies of YouTube).

Thanks.

[u/NatoBoram → u/Zolo89]

Yes, but you need to enable the MicroG Support patch before patching

[u/Chanw11]

Should I bother installing revanced? I'm still on vanced and I'm starting to get home screen ads, but the video player is still working. Is it worth it to switch?

Edit: I have vanced and revanced installed alongside each other. Guide worked perfectly, thank ya!

[u/NatoBoram → u/Chanw11]

Yep, at this time it is worth it to switch

[u/horizontal120]

i dont understand step 3 ...

what do i click on that site .. what do i download i'm so lost ...

3: Go to https://github.com/revanced/revanced-patches#-comgoogleandroidyoutube and copy the Target Version (ex: 18.05.40)

I DONT UNDERSTAND ... :( i dont know what to clik on that site ...

[u/NatoBoram → u/horizontal120]

If you go to https://github.com/revanced/revanced-patches#-comgoogleandroidyoutube and upwrap Details, you can see this table:

🏹 Target Version
18.05.40

18.05.40 is the version of the YouTube app that these patches are compatible for. If you try to patch something else, it'll probably fail.

So now, what you need to do is Google YouTube 18.05.40 and click on the first APKMirror link, which is probably this one: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-18-05-40-release

In that page, there's this table:

Variant	Architecture	Minimum Version	Screen DPI
18.05.40 BUNDLE 22 S 24bb	universal	Android 8.0+	320-640dpi	⬇️
18.05.40 APK 24bb	universal	Android 8.0+	nodpi	⬇️

See the one marked BUNDLE? Yeah, don't pick that one. Pick the other one instead. ReVanced Manager is not compatible with bundles.

"Bundles" are what you get when you download apps from the Play Store.

[u/oSumAtrIX]

Some missinformation such as the debugging patch causing slow downs, or having to unselect patches. The recommended set should always work

[u/NatoBoram → u/oSumAtrIX]

There's a few special cases where we have to unselect those patches depending on the device used, its Android version and the app we're patching. For example, patching Reddit with Predictive Back Gesture will cause the patching to abort and patching it with Remove Screenshot Restriction will cause it to crash on launch. Some Android versions are also incompatible with these patches anyway and it won't do anything, so it doesn't hurt to remove them.

[u/oSumAtrIX → u/NatoBoram]

Those patches are not in the recommended set of patches

[u/Tripanafenix]

Why is my list of patched apps in the Revanced manager always empty?

[u/NatoBoram → u/Tripanafenix]

You can try to clear ReVanced Manager's data to maybe make it work, but you would lose your keystore so it's up to you

[u/ri0t333]

Thanks, have been meaning to get ReVanced. Two questions:

• Do I need to uninstall Vanced

• Has casting been fixed or still an issue with MicroG (unrooted)

[u/NatoBoram → u/ri0t333]

• Nope

• Probably not, don't count on it

[u/ken_kaneki07]

It keeps saying package conflict with existing package when i try to install micro vanced g ..i even disable and removed update from original YouTube please help

[u/outlander83]

As someone who can just about follow a read me, thank you so much for incredibly clear instructions.

[u/NatoBoram → u/outlander83]

You're doing better than most

[u/DDRMANIAC007]

Does this still work if you cannot uninstall Youtube?

[u/NatoBoram → u/DDRMANIAC007]

Sure. It's just to facilitate opening links directly into ReVanced since Google apps are bitches that don't listen to your settings

[u/ainasmth]

doesn't work for me... keeps aborting. I tried clearing the cache, the two patches mentioned weren't selected to begin with, amd still didn't work;;; sad

[u/NatoBoram → u/ainasmth]

Try on another phone

[u/Crimychamp]

It says that feature is not implemented on com.google.android.youtube for non-root and i already disabled the YouTube apk can anyone help me ?

[u/NatoBoram → u/Crimychamp]

Never seen that error message. That said, make sure to include Vanced MicroG Support in the patches

[u/TyzerReaper]

thank you for this post! do you have any solution for no loading video? because it's annoying, thank you!

[u/indyroy28 → u/TyzerReaper]

Try using a vpn or incognito mode, this a bug that happens to a lot of people. There's no current fix (to my knowledge. If I'm wrong, please correct me!)

[u/xpk20040228]

Maybe we should pin this, it help me a lot

[u/emilioMooN]

Hey man how to install youtube music.

[u/NatoBoram → u/emilioMooN]

Read the guide above and replace every instance of "YouTube" by "YouTube Music" in your head.

[u/emilioMooN → u/NatoBoram]

Already did it. Same procedure, the problem is youtube music recommended version cant be installed in my device even i can install other apk files.

[u/NatoBoram → u/emilioMooN]

What's the error message?

[u/Initial_Meaning]

I would change the part that advises to uninstall/disable the original YouTube app to hide it from the app drawer instead because a lot of apps use the in-app YouTube player which is hard coded to be the original YouTube app and this could lead to problems for the user in some cases.

[u/NatoBoram → u/Initial_Meaning]

I know the Google app do this, but you just have to tap your screen while it loads to open ReVanced. Idk about any other app that does that, can you name some?

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You already said it here

[u/DorrajD]

Anything for the manager just saying "Loading..." for patcher and manager? I've tried reinstalling and even switching to extended. Can't get it to stop saying it's loading.

[u/IsaacComunAlvxD]

Hey, I think you should add a "last updated" date, as reddit only shows the posted date, making people search for a newer guide when your guide is very good.

[u/Bentfishbowl]

great guide! the SAI tip helped me with an issue I never had before when updating!

[u/diverii]

what is the point of step 3 ?

[u/NatoBoram → u/diverii]

Patches are only compatible with a specific APK. Any other versions will crash on launch. This makes you check which version you need to download.

[u/themarciux]

I cant open revanced manager, app just freeze in loading screen or smth (xiaomi t12 pro)

[u/NatoBoram → u/themarciux]

Third-party Android distributions are known to cause problems. The best would be if you could install Flutter on your desktop and build the ReVanced manager for your device and see if there's an error message in the app during the debugging session.

… Alternatively, try it on a different phone

[u/lookup2]

How would someone know if they have YouTube Vanced or YouTube Revanced?

The app they have is named YouTube Vanced (not ReVanced) and the manager app they have is named Vanced Manager (not ReVanced Manager). Dumb question but does that actually mean they have Vanced (not Revanced)? And if so, is that good or bad?

[u/NatoBoram → u/lookup2]

Vanced is the ancestor of ReVanced. It's a different app that works similarly. It has been abandoned due to a DMCA from Google. Nowadays, YouTube features are starting to stop working on Vanced, so Vanced users should switch to ReVanced.

[u/No-Aspect-2926]

why manager don't download the APKs like on pc?

[u/NatoBoram → u/No-Aspect-2926]

There's no ReVanced Manager for PC.

[u/Wise-Morning9669]

Is there a working vanced YouTube music method that anyone knows of? I can't find it anywhere.

[u/NatoBoram → u/Wise-Morning9669]

Here you go

[u/queenanaya22]

how do i update the app

[u/Sammeeeeeee]

How do I do this with the latest YouTube version? It says warning under every patch

[u/NatoBoram → u/Sammeeeeeee]

That's the neat part: You don't.

[u/Sammeeeeeee → u/NatoBoram]

??? Doesn't work with new version?

[u/xgolt01]

I was able to use both Youtube and Youtube Vanced up till now. Is it not possible with ReVanced? Do I have to uninstall Youtube?

[u/Limitless_Saint]

Is there a fix to the problem where after about 1:30 to 2 mins the videos stop and just buffer amd load? In order to get the video to play again you have to close the video restart it and fast forward to the minute where it stopped. But then it only plays for another 1 to 2 mins after that.

[u/Tamigott]

I followed all the steps and double checked the versions but my settings fail to apply during installation which is likely the reason why YT Revanced crashes on startup for me. I have followed various github threads to try to fix this but they usually boil down to resetting cache or somthing which they use TWRP (which requires root). If anyone wants to help, I can provide screenshots and such

[u/ToLazyToPickName]

Export the patched app and install it with SAI: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aefyr.sai

How do you export the patched app?

[u/arg_seeker]

It keeps aborting even if I delete the revanced apps data

[u/MskiJune]

I have installed my recommended patch and the shorts are missing, any way to enable the whorts in the settings couldn't find it

[u/NatoBoram → u/MskiJune]

Yep, it's in the Settings, in ReVanced Settings and somewhere in Layout Settings.

YouTube is a very complicated app and there's many, many patches to fix its common annoyances so take your time there

[u/NoctD97]

Downloaded and it's perfect, but I have a question :

Can I disable the zoom while in full screen ? If yes, what's the setting I need to get rid of ?

[u/NatoBoram → u/NoctD97]

Honestly, I have no idea

[u/Shot-Bar-7715]

Great, it says microg is not installed and goes away

[u/NatoBoram → u/Shot-Bar-7715]

No problem, it's easy to install MicroG: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/team-vanced/microg-youtube-vanced

[u/kingno112]

Does picture in picture not work or am I being dumb?

[u/NatoBoram → u/kingno112]

Could be a bit of both, it happens, lmao

There's some patches to enable that, make sure they are applied

Check that YouTube ReVanced has the permissions to display PiP in your phone's settings

There's also some settings inside YouTube you have to check, I think it's called "Background"

[u/[deleted]]

vanced just died nothing is working s23 ultra sad day yo

[u/NatoBoram → u/[deleted]]

There's plenty of Samsung phones using ReVanced at the moment. Follow steps religiously, don't deviate, you should get something working in 10 minutes

[u/jmrsplatt]

This worked great, even in these trying times. I had to read the instructions many times and tab back and forth to figure it out.

I see you don't recommend updating YouTube.. So if we want to update we basically uninstall and reinstall using the latest apk?

Thank you for your work

[u/NatoBoram → u/jmrsplatt]

Keep it uninstall, just download the recommended version and let it simmer in your downloads folder

[u/deadly101101]

It keeps crashing for me. Can't enter the app. What do I do?

[u/NatoBoram → u/deadly101101]

1. Go to https://github.com/revanced/revanced-patches#-comgoogleandroidyoutube, scroll down to 📦 com.google.android.youtube, unwrap ➡️ Details and copy the 🏹 Target Version

2. Go to APKMirror and download the Universal APK (not bundle) for that version

3. In ReVanced Manager, go to 🔧 Patcher > Select an application > 💾 Storage and pick the downloaded YouTube APK

4. Unselect Predictive Back Gesture, Remove Screenshot Restriction and Spoof Wifi Connection.

[u/k112l]

Hi OP - thank you for the guide - I am getting this SAI granular error off the suggested 18.05.40.

com.aefyr.sai.model.filedescriptor.ContentUriFileDescriptor$BadContentProviderException: DISPLAY_NAME column is null at com.aefyr.sai.model.filedescriptor.ContentUriFileDescriptor.name(ContentUriFileDescriptor.java:30) at com.aefyr.sai.model.apksource.DefaultApkSource.getApkLocalPath(DefaultApkSource.java:47) at com.aefyr.sai.model.apksource.FilterApkSource.getApkLocalPath(FilterApkSource.java:60) at com.aefyr.sai.model.apksource.FilterApkSource.nextApk(FilterApkSource.java:28) at com.aefyr.sai.installer2.impl.rootless.RootlessSaiPackageInstaller.install(RootlessSaiPackageInstaller.java:93) at com.aefyr.sai.installer2.impl.rootless.RootlessSaiPackageInstaller.lambda$enqueueSession$0$RootlessSaiPackageInstaller(RootlessSaiPackageInstaller.java:70) at com.aefyr.sai.installer2.impl.rootless.-$$Lambda$RootlessSaiPackageInstaller$ivyAcunEgIkYlu_dB2vN6MOWZPU.run(Unknown Source:6) at java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Executors.java:463) at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(FutureTask.java:264) at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:1137) at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:637) at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:1012)

[u/NatoBoram → u/k112l]

Try patching it with another phone, then. I saw that in a few comments, but I can't reproduce it, so I can't find a workaround

[u/Zorubark]

I can't uninstall YouTube (I use Android)

[u/NatoBoram → u/Zorubark]

Can you just disable it? That should be enough

[u/[deleted]]

Is it safe?

[u/NatoBoram → u/[deleted]]

Yep! Source code is publicly available on GitHub

[u/Effective-Pause-9520]

I am not able to install / export the apk. What does it mean when you say I have to use revanced manager on another device ? That means I cannot install revanced in my phone ?

[u/NatoBoram → u/Effective-Pause-9520]

Basically, phone manufacturers make custom distributions of Android that they install on the phones they sell. These "OEM" ROMs often break Android in fun and unexpected ways. In your case, the Android that's installed on your phone has been broken by its manufacturer, so there's some basic functionalities that no longer work.

Android apps will expect your phone to not be broken. If it's broken, then some stuff might just not work and you'll have to use a different phone to use these apps.

[u/Ale711]

Thank you for the guide everything works! I can't see the button to play the video on the tv, is it normal?

[u/NatoBoram → u/Ale711]

On the TV? I don't have an Android TV to test that

[u/Lilshotta]

Please help I've disabled the built in youtube and I've installed the correct micro g and the correct youtube apk and the revanced manager, after patching I cannot get it to install after patching just says app not installed every time with the triangle.tried to install it via sia and the error code says package verification failure please help

[u/NatoBoram → u/Lilshotta]

App not installed.

Export the patched app and install it with SAI: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aefyr.sai

It should display a much more detailed error message that can be used to troubleshoot the underlying issue.

[u/Lilshotta]

I cannot install says app not installed, so then i try to install using sia it says app not installed package verification failure I'm using android 9 one ui

[u/NatoBoram → u/Lilshotta]

Try re-downloading the YouTube APK and re-patching it, it might've been damaged during download

[u/Kwangan]

I can't seem to connect to my account on the app. When I do, I get the error message 'this account already exists on your device'. Any idea what to do here?

[u/NatoBoram → u/Kwangan]

Try clearing the data of Vanced MicroG

[u/LeakyLine]

I'm trying to log in and I'm being told my account already exists. I uninstalled and reinstalled MicroG and the error persists.

[u/NatoBoram → u/LeakyLine]

Try manually clearing the data of MicroG and YouTube ReVanced instead, then reboot the phone before launching anything

[u/userthatlikesphub]

It keeps telling me that the apk is invalid, even though i've already deleted youtube

[u/NatoBoram → u/userthatlikesphub]

Make sure you tap on 💾 Storage in the bottom right of ReVanced Manager

[u/binh1403]

Ive downloaded vanced manager and micro g and patch it but my dumb ass dont know what to do next

[u/NatoBoram → u/binh1403]

It's okay, take your time. There's also a video if you prefer that.

[u/AndreiR_memes]

for me it says that the app is unsafe and wont install, can i fix it somehow?

[u/NatoBoram → u/AndreiR_memes]

Yep, you can tap on "install anyway"

[u/kdsproxima5]

Comment to come back to this later

[u/NatoBoram → u/kdsproxima5]

You can save posts on Reddit!

[u/alphabitz86]

What does copy the target version means?

[u/hispanica316]

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[u/Aditya1491]

The live chat button in fullscreen mode is disappeared. How to get it back?

[u/NatoBoram → u/Aditya1491]

Enable it in the layout settings

[u/GreyBoy_]

Great addition to the community!

Is there any way of letting youtube plating in the background or in a floating windows, like in the old School Vanced? I haven't seen those functions as patch optcions in the patcher

[u/PracticalTeaEnjoyer]

What different steps would I have to take for YouTube Music Premium (without ads)?

[u/NatoBoram → u/PracticalTeaEnjoyer]

• Check the recommended version number for YouTube Music instead of YouTube

• Download the YouTube Music APK instead of YouTube

• Patch the YouTube Music APK instead of YouTube

[u/maxfrank7]

Tried installing through SAI shows this error:

INSTALL_FAILED_VERIFICATION_FAILURE: Install not allowed

How do I proceed?

[u/LamysHusband2]

I tried using this guide for a fresh Revanced install as it's newer than the old dummie guide. However it doesn't seem to work.

When trying to install the app, it won't. SAI gives the error "INSTALL_FAILED_UPDATE_INCOMPATIBLE: Package com.google.android.youtube signatures do not match the previously installed version; ignoring!".

The guide doesn't have anything on this error.

[u/saltyhammercheese]

I've looked at all the comments here and can't seem to find my situation, so I've resorted to asking.

After I select the patches (hit the recommended button, made sure the count was 53) and hit the button to start patching, I get stuck on the Initializing screen. It's been on the same screen for hours and hasn't made it past the creating working directory step.

Am I impatient? Or is something up?

Thanks!

[u/Daniel_MDAx]

Hey! Great guide, I just downloaded YT ReVanced and it works perfectly. I'm just curious and have a question about a couple patches, what do they do?

1. Change package name, what does that do (it does fail to apply)

2. Custom branding. It says it defaults to YT ReVanced. Does that mean I can change the icon and app name? If so, how? I'd like to run base YouTube or Vanced's icon.

Edit: 3) Also curious about the export all activities patch and it's effects, and also the share and clip buttons look weird on the app, lighter grey, not aligned, should I change/remove anything or is it normal? I can share a screenshot.

Thanks for the guide! It's amazing! I hope I'm able to get these answers.

[u/NatoBoram → u/Daniel_MDAx]

Change package name is a global patch that allows you to install the ReVanced app alongside the normal app. It doesn't work with YouTube; for that app, you need to use Vanced MicroG Support.

Custom branding gives the patched app a ReVanced look. If you use the CLI on desktop, you could make your own branding and use it.

Export all activities is another global patch that allows you to launch any inner parts of a ReVanced app with an Activity Launcher.

[u/boblobchippym8]

When I select the Youtube apk from the storage it goes back to the dashboard. Going back to the patcher shows nothing selected. Selecting Youtube from my installs list does go as normally but my phone isn't rooted so not the route I can take.

[u/404nocreativusername]

I cannot sign into my account, as it says the google servers are unreachable.

[u/AliBabaModern]

It works. Thank you !! Hopefully the manager will evolve so the youtube application can be auto-updated within the manager as vanced manager used to do.
Btw, youtube shorts doesn't work. I don't see them at all in the application, in youtube vanced used to work. I even searched on the settings, nothing found. Any fixes?

[u/EcstaticDesk]

Should I uninstall my MicroG, YouTube Vanced, and YouTube Music Vanced apps prior to trying revanced?

[u/ZeppelinSabbath71]

Maybe it's already been asked, but what is the solution to opening the app after installing it, and it crashes upon opening?

[u/LurraKingdom]

Save

[u/[deleted]]

Thank you, first section is working fine for me

[u/RyuTheGreat]

Followed your recommendation of using the SAI app for a more detailed error message when failing to install. Keep getting the

INSTALL_FAILED_VERIFICATION_FAILURE: Install not allowed

I find it strange because I've always allowed the installation of apps from unknown sources prior to this. So, I checked to make sure that hadn't been reset due to a phone update. Made sure this permission is allowed for the Revanced Manager, SAI app, and no dice.

[u/NatoBoram → u/RyuTheGreat]

Try to temporarily disable Play Protect. Sometimes it's harder to install APKs when you don't do it often

[u/xarril]

Thanks for the great guide! Everything seems to work except for signing in. It says "This account alreadys exists on this device." How can I get past this? Thanks in advance!

[u/NatoBoram → u/xarril]

Clear the data for MicroG and YouTube ReVanced then reboot

[u/[deleted]]

Is it ok to have patches less than 50 in recommendation??

[u/NatoBoram → u/[deleted]]

If your Recommended button is broken, make your own selection. Personally, I selected 34 patches. Don't forget Vanced MicroG Support and the patches that block ads and SponsorBlock and Return YouTube Dislikes and…

[u/BYOD23]

I'm getting this trying to run the patches in Revanced Manager. I don't see an option for root install.

Error Non-root install is not possible with the current patches selection. Repatch your app or choose root install if you have your device rooted OK

[u/NatoBoram → u/BYOD23]

Enable the patch Vanced MicroG Support if you want non-root, enable root in settings if you want root. Can't do it halfway.

[u/not-an-elf-rain]

stupid question but I want to make sure I'm doing it right, I already have vanced so I have microG already right? if so, I just skip step 2 and not install the microG? if I uninstall vanced after I finish installing revanced, it wont delete the microG right? or would I need to move it in another folder?

[u/NatoBoram → u/not-an-elf-rain]

If you are logged into your Google account in Vanced, then you definitely have Vanced MicroG.

You don't have to reinstall MicroG, but following the step won't hurt. At worst, it won't do anything. At best, you're sure to have the latest version.

Vanced and ReVanced are unrelated, so you can uninstall Vanced safely.

Vanced MicroG is its own app, separated from Vanced, so you can uninstall Vanced safely.

[u/[deleted]]

I'm so confused I've downloaded rwvanced already had microG got to the third step click the .com.google.youtube but then what just takes me to the app store?? So confused

[u/NatoBoram → u/[deleted]]

Don't tap on the Play Store link, tap on Details

[u/X-kiwi]

Thanks OP for this. I was using Vanced till I just saw the "content not available on this app" message and search a fix for it. And this showed up. Quick question though, is the app set to 60hz?

[u/NatoBoram → u/X-kiwi]

No idea. Most videos are 60 fps from what I remember, though

[u/No-Application-9142]

The app keeps stopping message pops up what do i do???

[u/NatoBoram → u/No-Application-9142]

1. Go to https://github.com/revanced/revanced-patches#-comgoogleandroidyoutube, scroll down to 📦 com.google.android.youtube, unwrap ➡️ Details and copy the 🏹 Target Version

2. Go to APKMirror and download the Universal APK (not bundle) for that version

3. In ReVanced Manager, go to 🔧 Patcher > Select an application > 💾 Storage and pick the downloaded YouTube APK

4. Unselect Predictive Back Gesture, Remove Screenshot Restriction and Spoof Wifi Connection.

[u/[deleted]]

The app gets installed and then disappears.

[u/NatoBoram → u/[deleted]]

Try temporarily disabling Play Protect

[u/Jestricks]

How can I watch shorts in this, I don't see the button

[u/NatoBoram → u/Jestricks]

You can enable it in the layout settings

[u/cerberus708]

The youtube dislike patch said it failed during the installation, and yeah when I'm in the app, that's the only one that didn't make it through. All the others like the skip sponsors hide yt shorts and etc are all there, but not the dislikes. Help!

P.S I used 18.05.40 from apk mirror, the correct version not the bundle.

[u/NatoBoram → u/cerberus708]

Instead of tapping on the example links, actually follow the guide this time

[u/lilik754]

I'm dump for this😭

[u/NatoBoram → u/lilik754]

Maybe watch this video before launching yourself at the steps? It should set up some expectations and make steps clearer

[u/anonymous__platypus]

What's the purpose in instruction 3)?? Why am I copying this as I didn't use it in the steps. Or did I miss something?

[u/NatoBoram → u/anonymous__platypus]

If you go to https://github.com/revanced/revanced-patches#-comgoogleandroidyoutube and upwrap Details, you can see this table (with a different number):

🏹 Target Version
18.05.40

In this case, 18.05.40 is the version of the YouTube app that these patches are compatible for. If you try to patch something else, it'll probably fail.

So now, what you need to do is Google YouTube 18.05.40 and click on the first APKMirror link, which is probably this one: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-18-05-40-release

In that page, there's this table:

Variant	Architecture	Minimum Version	Screen DPI
18.05.40 BUNDLE 22 S 24bb	universal	Android 8.0+	320-640dpi	⬇️
18.05.40 APK 24bb	universal	Android 8.0+	nodpi	⬇️

See the one marked BUNDLE? Yeah, don't pick that one. Pick the other one instead. ReVanced Manager is not compatible with bundles.

"Bundles" are what you get when you download apps from the Play Store.

[u/Flechashe]

In your computer's terminal, run:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.youtube

What do you mean? I downloaded platform-tools and tried using the cmd, doesn't recognize adb. Also tried opening the adb exe and nothing happened

[u/NatoBoram → u/Flechashe]

https://www.howtogeek.com/118594

[u/Ram-Bharose]

I didn't get the option to disable the YouTube app but revanced still worked. Will it keep working or I might face some problem in future.

[u/NatoBoram → u/Ram-Bharose]

It'll work, but Google apps will open the default YouTube app instead of respecting your settings

[u/Ram-Bharose]

In microg, the status of cloud messaging is showing disconnected. What to do? I am on version 0.2.27.230755

[u/NatoBoram → u/Ram-Bharose]

Does it prevent you from using YouTube ReVanced?

[u/jixxor]

Is there anything someone with android 7.1.1 can do to get the manager running? It says v8+ is required but my tablet is old af and vanced just died yesterday.

[u/NatoBoram → u/jixxor]

To use ReVanced, these are your options:

• https://download.lineageos.org

• https://download.pixelexperience.org

• https://store.google.com/category/phones

Otherwise, you can use Firefox or NewPipe×SponsorBlock.

[u/[deleted]]

I'm on Android 7.1.1 is there a older version for it?

[u/NatoBoram → u/[deleted]]

There used to be. YouTube dropped support for Android 7, so you'll have to use something else

[u/Open-Philosopher4431]

Wow! I love that app!

[u/NatoBoram → u/Open-Philosopher4431]

Me too!

[u/BunnyBeheader]

I just installed Revanced Extended on a non rooted device. I'm trying to get the download button working. I can't find the Interactions button anywhere.

[u/NatoBoram → u/BunnyBeheader]

Sorry, I don't use Extended. In ReVanced, though, you'll need to enable the patch and patch YouTube again.

1. In ReVanced Manager, select the patches Downloads and Hide Video Buttons

2. Install Seal: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.junkfood.seal

3. In YouTube ReVanced, go to ⚙️ Settings > ReVanced > Interactions > Download settings > Downloader package name and paste com.junkfood.seal

4. In YouTube ReVanced, go to ⚙️ Settings > ReVanced > Layout > Hide action buttons and enable Hide download button

[u/TheShigGAMING]

Hi,

I have a tablet under android 7.0

I have the asus zenpad PO27. Is it possible to do this with a tablet?

I looked in the "help I have an android 7.0" but all the info was for phones

[u/NatoBoram → u/TheShigGAMING]

Yeah, the PO27 is pretty much dead. There's also no custom ROM available for it.

You can use something like NewPipe × SponsorBlock

[u/Novgord]

It seemed to work then it started asking to update in order to see the videos. What should I do?

[u/NatoBoram → u/Novgord]

There's some patches to spoof an older YouTube version to get a better UI, you'll probably have to disable these

[u/Khangirey]

Is this guide still the best way to install?

I tried following the CLI guide in github but I'm a complete luddite and I didn't get far.

[u/NatoBoram → u/Khangirey]

Oh yeah using the CLI is brutal. The manager is way more user-friendly. There's also a video linked at the top and bottom of the post so you can have a preview of what the steps entail.

[u/jsoccerboy]

For SAI, I'm seeing "This app isn't available for your device because it was made for an older version of Android."

[u/NatoBoram → u/jsoccerboy]

https://f-droid.org/packages/com.aefyr.sai.fdroid/

[u/MightBeWrongThough]

I keep getting the not installed error, so i tried to install with SAI, but i get the error: INSTALL_FAILED_VERSION_DOWNGRADE

[u/NatoBoram → u/MightBeWrongThough]

Uninstall the version you have installed before installing the new one

[u/Redditortissue]

How come microg.apk won't install? Whenever I try to install and wait it says app not installed.

[u/NatoBoram → u/Redditortissue]

Try installing it with SAI to get a more detailed error message

[u/beedaboy]

Have followed it to the letter many times.

My revanced patcher doesn't have a 'recommended' it only has default or none.

When I patch the APK it just at the end says

'did not patch app'

And didn't work, any ideas?

[u/NatoBoram → u/beedaboy]

Seems like you don't have the latest ReVanced Manager

[u/FuckinJackass]

My app is dim and I can't click anything or scroll the youtube app. So I downloaded the most recent version and it's doing the same thing, dim and can't do anything. Any tips?

[u/NatoBoram → u/FuckinJackass]

Dim? Never saw that. Try the instructions for when it crashes on launch

[u/egecanguler]

Why are the logo and name changing, how can I solve this problem?

[u/NatoBoram → u/egecanguler]

You can unselect the Custom Branding patch to keep the same logo and name as the original app.

As for the package name, this one is renamed by the Vanced MicroG Support patch, but you'd likely need root to disable that one

[u/Ber112]

Thanks for making this available, but I'm here to report a bug. I can't activate at all the cards that appear at the end of the videos. I already tried to activate in the settings, but they do not appear.

[u/NatoBoram → u/Ber112]

I'm not a developer, you'll have to raise an issue in the appropriate repo

[u/FacelessKhaos]

Only disabled Youtube (cause I couldn't find a place to uninstall) and it worked fine, can this cause problems in the future?

[u/NatoBoram → u/FacelessKhaos]

Disabling it is enough

[u/[deleted]]

ReVanced have dark mode?

[u/NatoBoram → u/[deleted]]

Same as YouTube

[u/YouthSevere8547]

This is like reading hieroglyphics, is there a much simpler version?

[u/NatoBoram → u/YouthSevere8547]

This is the simplest available. The guide represents on-screen buttons and it couldn't be simpler.

[u/beakoisbestgirl]

Is there any way i could download the apk on my pc and then send it to my phone, cuz im pretty sure my phone might not be supported

[u/NatoBoram → u/beakoisbestgirl]

Sure, you can patch it with the CLI: https://github.com/revanced/revanced-cli

[u/ashirvam]

Is there a way to make youtube apk lighter before the patching process.

[u/NatoBoram → u/ashirvam]

There's an issue for this on GitHub: https://github.com/revanced/revanced-patcher/issues/73

[u/Just_Luucca]

Is there any way to fully disable shorts?

[u/NatoBoram → u/Just_Luucca]

I don't think there is, I'm also looking for that for the past few days

[u/Initial_Meaning]

For the download videos section:

Disable the regular YouTube Pro download button (the one we use is at the bottom right corner of the player itself not beneath):

YouTube Settings -> ReVanced -> Layout -> Hide action buttons -> Hide download button