YouTube ReVanced is a modified version of the regular YouTube app for Android. It gives extra features that the official app doesn’t give for free, like ad-free videos, background play, and more. It uses patches to change the YouTube app so users can enjoy advanced features without paying for YouTube Premium. ReVanced was created after YouTube Vanced was discontinued.
ℹ️ About YouTube ReVanced
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Not official: It is not from Google or the official YouTube team.
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Open source: Developers share the code openly and anyone can build it.
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Free to use: Most features are free without needing to pay for Premium.
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Requires caution: Because it isn’t in the Google Play Store, you must only download from trusted sources to avoid harmful apps.
✨ Features
YouTube ReVanced offers many useful features that regular YouTube doesn’t, such as:
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Ad-free playback
– No ads before or during videos.
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Background play
– Videos or music keep playing even when the app is minimized.
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Video downloads
– Save videos to watch offline using external tools.
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Low space usage
– The app is lightweight and smooth.
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No forced update
– You choose when to update.
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Note:
Because this app isn’t official, it may sometimes stop working if YouTube changes something. Always stay careful.
🆕 What’s New in the Latest Version
The latest versions of ReVanced apps usually bring:
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Bug fixes and improvements
– Makes the app smoother and more stable.
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Support for newer YouTube base versions
– So patches work with updated YouTube releases.
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New patches added
– Updated options (like hide Shorts components and more controls) from community patches.
👉 Since ReVanced isn’t official, features may vary with each release and sometimes require manual patching.
📥 How to Download and Install
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide:
🔹 Step 1 – Get ReVanced Manager
Download the ReVanced Manager APK from a trusted source (like the official community page).
🔹 Step 2 – Enable Unknown Sources
On your Android phone go to Settings → Security → Allow Unknown Sources so you can install APKs not from Google Play.
🔹 Step 3 – Install the ReVanced Manager
Open the downloaded file and install it.
🔹 Step 4 – Download YouTube APK
Inside the manager app, download or choose a compatible YouTube APK version.
🔹 Step 5 – Patch with ReVanced Manager
In ReVanced Manager, apply patches to the YouTube APK. This creates the modified ReVanced app.
🔹 Step 6 – Install ReVanced
Install the patched app on your phone.
🔹 Optional – MicroG (If you want login)
If you want to sign into your Google account in ReVanced, install MicroG after ReVanced.
🧠 Conclusion
YouTube ReVanced is a popular modified version of YouTube that gives many extra features for free. It helps you watch ad-free videos, play in the background, and even download videos. However, it is not an official app, so you must be careful while downloading and installing it. Always use trusted sources and keep your device safe.
