Youtube Revanced

YouTube is the biggest and most popular video site in the world. We use it for everything, from music videos and educational tutorials to breaking news and entertainment. But the way people use the site has changed over the years, with more ads, sponsored segments, and UI changes that don’t always go over well with the community. YouTube Vanced was the answer for users who wanted more control for years. When it was shut down, there was a gap that has now been expertly filled by its spiritual successor, YouTube ReVanced.

This article will give you a complete look at YouTube ReVanced, including what it is, its great features, and why millions of Android users have chosen it as their favourite way to get back to their YouTube experience.

The Rise and Fall of a Legend: YouTube Vanced

Before you can understand ReVanced, you need to know about its predecessor. YouTube Vanced was a modified version of the official YouTube app made by a third party. It gave users access to premium features for free. The main things that made it popular were that it could block ads, play videos in the background (with the screen off), and had a true black theme for AMOLED screens. It was very popular because it fixed the biggest problems with the regular YouTube experience without needing a pricey Premium subscription.

But Google noticed how popular it was. The Vanced team got a cease and desist letter in early 2022. They had to take down all download links and stop working on the project. People in the community had to look for another option, and it didn’t take long for a new, stronger one to show up.

Enter ReVanced: A Community-Driven Rebirth

YouTube ReVanced is not a direct successor to Vanced; it is a separate project that grew out of Vanced. It was made by a group of passionate developers who took a very different and smarter approach. The ReVanced project gives users a tool called the ReVanced Manager that lets them patch the official YouTube app themselves instead of sending out a modified APK directly (which was what got Vanced in trouble with the law).

This method is stronger and more legal. The ReVanced team isn’t giving out any of Google’s proprietary code because users are changing an app that they legally downloaded on their own device. This community-driven, open-source method has helped ReVanced grow and get better all the time, picking up where Vanced left off.

The Standout Features of YouTube ReVanced

ReVanced is more than just a way to block ads; it’s a whole set of tools that lets you take charge. Here are some of the things that make it so great:

1. Complete Ad-Blocking

This is the most important part. ReVanced gets rid of all kinds of ads on YouTube. This includes video ads that play before and during videos, banner ads on the home feed, and ads that show up in search results. The end result is a viewing experience that is smooth and uninterrupted.

2. SponsorBlock Integration

One of the most creative things about it is that SponsorBlock is built right in. This is a service that skips sponsored parts of videos automatically and is based on the work of many people. You can also set it up to skip other annoying parts, like intros, outros, self-promotion, and reminders to “like and subscribe.” You can get right to the content you want to see.

3. True Background Playback

ReVanced lets you listen to the audio from a video even when you switch apps or turn off your screen, just like YouTube Premium. This is great for listening to music mixes, podcasts, or long interviews without having to keep your phone’s screen on, which saves a lot of battery life.

4. Picture-in-Picture (PiP)

You can watch videos in a small, floating window that stays on top of other programs. This lets you really multitask, so you can check your email, browse the web, or answer a text message without stopping your video.

5. Extensive Customization

ReVanced lets you change things more than the official app does:

  • Main Points: There are a lot of themes to choose from, like a real AMOLED black mode that saves battery life on OLED screens.
  • Changes to the UI: Not a fan of the new Shorts button? Want to get rid of the cast icon or hide the “Create” button? With ReVanced, you can turn off certain UI elements to make the layout cleaner and more unique.
  • Controls for Swiping: You can change the volume and brightness of the screen by swiping up and down on the sides of the video player.
  • Video Quality Override: Set a certain resolution for videos to play at, even if YouTube’s default setting is different. This is a great way to get the best quality on Wi-Fi or save data on a mobile connection.

6. Return YouTube Dislike

After YouTube made the controversial choice to hide the public dislike count, the ReVanced project added a popular extension that uses crowd-sourced data to bring the dislike counter back, giving the community a useful way to give feedback again.

These are two of the most common questions that people ask before using.

  • Safety: The ReVanced project is open-source, which means that anyone can look at its code. A very safe way to patch the app yourself is to use the ReVanced Manager. Downloading pre-patched APKs from third-party websites that you don’t trust is dangerous because they could have malware in them. Always download from the official GitHub page.
  • Legality: ReVanced is in a legal grey area. YouTube’s Terms of Service say that you can’t use the app. But there is very little risk to each user. Google’s main concern is getting their modified app out there, not how people use it. Account termination is possible in theory, but it has never happened in practice. You also need Vanced microG, which is an open-source replacement for Google Play Services that lets you safely sign in to your Google account.

Conclusion

YouTube ReVanced shows how strong a dedicated community can be. It has successfully grown into the best replacement for YouTube Vanced by providing a more stable and powerful way to improve the YouTube experience. ReVanced gives users back control by blocking ads, skipping annoying sponsorships, letting them play in the background, and letting them customise their experience in many ways. YouTube ReVanced is the best way for Android users to get away from the growing list of annoying things on the world’s largest video platform.