YouTube solutions? - Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers

Hey everyone, I got the P40 Pro recently and I like the device a lot but I'm just wondering what I should be using as a YouTube replacement? I've currently been navigating to the website every time which seems to be a bit long winded but it isn't a dealbreaker. If anyone has a better suggestion I'd really appreciate it.

Dugdaily said:
Hey everyone, I got the P40 Pro recently and I like the device a lot but I'm just wondering what I should be using as a YouTube replacement? I've currently been navigating to the website every time which seems to be a bit long winded but it isn't a dealbreaker. If anyone has a better suggestion I'd really appreciate it.
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Hi Im using youtube vanced and it's working

YouTube Vanced is the only solution as far as I know. Very easy to install and works well.
Instructions here, by @asuraaaa
asuraaaa said:
Hello,
I have google play services installed on my phone.
I have used these files Micro G and Youtube Vanced.
First I install Micro G and then Youtube Vanced.
I go to the Micro G settings, or through Settings -> Applications -> Show system applications or entering the app from your application drawer, then I give the icon in the upper right corner (image below) and there disable you are 2 options (image below), and then when entering the Youtube Vanced app, let us link to our gmail account.
Notes:
If after you entered email and password it is just loading, to fix it:
go to apps, find YouTube Vanced -> Force Stop -> Clear Data
back - Show system processes
find MicroG -> Force Stop -> Clear Data, disable again the two options.
back
Load again YTVanced app and try to login.
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jericho246 said:
YouTube Vanced is the only solution as far as I know. Very easy to install and works well.
Instructions here, by @asuraaaa
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Hi there,
The most recent way of installing Youtube Vanced is even simpler.
1. Just go to vanced.app and download Vanced Manager
2. Open it and you will see two buttons for installing latest MicroG and latest Youtube Vanced. Install them but don't open Youtube Vanced yet.
3. Add your google account in MicroG and only afterwards you can start using Youtube Vanced.
(Also you can update from Vanced Manager)
That's it.

Some YouTube Vanced seems to be what everyone recommends. I've never actually used it before. Is the layout etc basically just the same as standard YouTube app?

Dugdaily said:
Some YouTube Vanced seems to be what everyone recommends. I've never actually used it before. Is the layout etc basically just the same as standard YouTube app?
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Just try it. I never used the original one.
With vanced music can run in the background, there are no advertisements and I think it looks the same..
And of course you can turn off the screen while listening to music.

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YouTube vanced issues.

Hey I'm having issues with YouTube vanced. It logged me off the app for some reason and now it won't let me log back on. I have micro g download. I click on the account sign in part but it does nothing when it should send me to the sign in feature. Has anyone else had this problem?
Mackmiller974 said:
Hey I'm having issues with YouTube vanced. It logged me off the app for some reason and now it won't let me log back on. I have micro g download. I click on the account sign in part but it does nothing when it should send me to the sign in feature. Has anyone else had this problem?
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No such problem in my case. Everything working great(Indian version) .
Abby 244 said:
No such problem in my case. Everything working great(Indian version) .
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same here, France, everything work here !
Wont let me log in either
roxboxxx said:
Wont let me log in either
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Did you give the apps (both YT Vanced and Micro g) the right permissions? I had to do this as it's not turned on by default in the NEX.
Thanks for that tip .hit me that I did not. This worked. Enable under single permissions. See attached
roxboxxx said:
Thanks for that tip .hit me that I did not. This worked. Enable under single permissions. See attached
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That’s everyone should do to any kind app to work like a charm(getting notifications on time too)
Also background pop up + auto start should be on.
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Where is that screen? Idon't see those options under Settings/App Permissions
clyde54 said:
Where is that screen? Idon't see those options under Settings/App Permissions
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Settings > more settings > applications > installed > microG for YouTube vanced > permissions > single permission settings
EASY!!! LOL
I can't tell you how dumb this menu system is !!!
Please help?!!
I download 13.37.52 white/black
the latest version of microG
0.2.4-105
Installed YouTube app first didn't open it. All permissions giv.
Then installed microG app all permissions given./allowed
But when I go to sign in it says can't sign no Internet connection ..
I'm using honor note 10.. ANDROID 8.1..
I believe its Chinese official rom..
jayrazor said:
Please help?!!
I download 13.37.52 white/black
the latest version of microG
0.2.4-105
Installed YouTube app first didn't open it. All permissions giv.
Then installed microG app all permissions given./allowed
But when I go to sign in it says can't sign no Internet connection ..
I'm using honor note 10.. ANDROID 8.1..
I believe its Chinese official rom..
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Try using another microG. Same thing happened to me with my Mi Mix2.
Twotems said:
Try using another microG. Same thing happened to me with my Mi Mix2.
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There are only two microG apps and I have used them both. Can you please link me to anyother ones. Thanks
jayrazor said:
There are only two microG apps and I have used them both. Can you please link me to anyother ones. Thanks
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I can't really remember but I know I also changed the Vanced version I was using. It was a mix and match kind of thing but it worked.
Hello. I have problem with youtube vanced. I have put youtube vanced via magisk manager. When i am doing other tasks like fb, Instagram ect. the music sometimes stops after the track changes to other track. Any ideas?
YouTube vanced cast button not connect to chromecast
Just to let you know that YouTube vanced do not connect with my chromecast ultra. Just a few day before was using without issues. Do you have ideas what's going on? Cast button on the app show is working appropriately but not. When I touching the cast button show a message connecting to (chromecast) but just makes quick flash turning like white color but nothing happens.
I'm using Samsung Galaxy S8 let me know if I can send you pictures please. Thanks.
try install QuickShortcutMaker..
find login activity on microG and put your username and password.. this should fix it..
I Have instaled this app on my new p30 and the video in the background stops playing in around 30 secods or so. How can i solve this and make it play longer.
Hey mate,
That's the part dedicated to Vivo Nex, I assume you'll find more help on P30 part
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I was having a difficult time reinstalling youtube vanced and microg to get login to work.
Ultimately would always hang up on the accept button.
The fix was to disable google chrome and then log in.
Then re-enable chrome.
Hope this helps anyone.
hongphooey said:
I was having a difficult time reinstalling youtube vanced and microg to get login to work.
Ultimately would always hang up on the accept button.
The fix was to disable google chrome and then log in.
Then re-enable chrome.
Hope this helps anyone.
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Thanks for hint. In my case, I had Google Chrome disabled and could not able to log in to Vanced. After I re-enabled Chrome, everything went smoothly. After successful login I disabled Chrome again because I am using different browser. Tested under Android 9 on S10.

this is how you can enjoy using the p40 even without google app huge list alternative

i wanted to paste the guide here but xda is not accepting my doc formatting please see the guide here
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13X_ZZELINL5jIJZTcpPDRsmIGQ7cYMy6nuahJQJ5DzE/
Nice guide - albeit I couldn't overlook the irony of using Google Docs here!
Nice document. For me though it's not really the Google apps that I can't substitue, I hardly use any anyway. It's mainly apps that don't work because of GMS.
i have to say that having had this phone for a few days and trying to use it without play services it was becoming a struggle for me.
I downloaded as many of my apps i use from the app store and 3rd party sites but its just not the same. I forgot how much information i had stored with google like passwords and login details etc.
I managed to install the play services yesterday and so far everything seems fine, no errors and everything i used on other android devices available and working. Dont think i would have kept it otherwise even though the build quality and specs are amazing.
For those of you in doubt who have been a long time android user its really worth the effort with the installation.
hpsauce37 said:
I managed to install the play services yesterday and so far everything seems fine, no errors and everything i used on other android devices available and working. Dont think i would have kept it otherwise even though the build quality and specs are amazing.
For those of you in doubt who have been a long time android user its really worth the effort with the installation.
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Which guide did you follow? I see one on XDA and other ones floating around the web. Did you run into any issues or did the guide works step by step?
I followed the one on here which does not use a usb you plug in the phone. The video is in German and a but hard to follow at times and did face a few issues but I think that was because I had missed a step. I then found a similar video on YouTube that had some English on it and managed to figure it out.
Search an app called 'MoreAPP' in AppGalary, it has the apps you are missing.
there is one called 'Youtube Vanced' which doesn't require GMS
rambits said:
Search an app called 'MoreAPP' in AppGalary, it has the apps you are missing.
there is one called 'Youtube Vanced' which doesn't require GMS
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But you won't be able to sign in without gms in YouTube vanced
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But you won't be able to sign in without gms in YouTube vanced
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You can sign into YouTube Vanced without GMS. You just need to install MicroG. Not root required too.
steveli92 said:
You can sign into YouTube Vanced without GMS. You just need to install MicroG. Not root required too.
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I tried that with OGyoutube and login in with microg service wasnt possible for me
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I followed the one on here which does not use a usb you plug in the phone. The video is in German and a but hard to follow at times and did face a few issues but I think that was because I had missed a step. I then found a similar video on YouTube that had some English on it and managed to figure it out.
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I followed the same guide and everything but the notifications works. Only notifications from a few apps work. All apps that require the Google services to get the notifications (about 85% for me) do not seem to work.
I too didn't managed to login with MicroG and without GMS...
Think it would be useful to update the list to include apps e.g. works 100% (Facebook) works ok but no notifications (BBC News) or does not work at all (eBay, The Athletic).
The more digging that I do the more it seems that other than getting some of the core Google apps to work the difference between using a P40 Pro with and without the GPS hack is actually quite minimal as I understand that the hack may help you say get Photos working but it will not help you get all of the notifications that still rely on GPS?
arsenal74 said:
Think it would be useful to update the list to include apps e.g. works 100% (Facebook) works ok but no notifications (BBC News) or does not work at all (eBay, The Athletic).
The more digging that I do the more it seems that other than getting some of the core Google apps to work the difference between using a P40 Pro with and without the GPS hack is actually quite minimal as I understand that the hack may help you say get Photos working but it will not help you get all of the notifications that still rely on GPS?
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It's funny that you mentioned eBay and The Athletic as they are two apps that I use quite regularly and am having the same issue - is there any way around this without installing GMS?
My P40 Pro only arrived a couple of days ago and I really like the look and feel of it but the notifications thing is already bugging me. Currently, I'm only HMS (no micro-G or GMS) but not being able to get notifications from the stock email app (my account is Gmail) or news notifications from BBC etc. is a real flag for me...
Tmel14 said:
I'm only HMS (no micro-G or GMS) but not being able to get notifications from the stock email app (my account is Gmail) or news notifications from BBC etc. is a real flag for me...
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install microG and move on .. notifications are completely screwed on HMS-naked .. even Huawei App Gallery apps are screwed-up with notifications .. very strange that this is often overlooked in the P40 Pro reviews ... how can you answer a skype call if the app never rings with a notification?

YouTube self updating

So I have vanced YouTube as magesik module installed, play protect is turned off, do not auto update is on, when I update my other apps YouTube is left out. But still every few days YouTube gets updated anyways, any idea what is doing the update and how to stop it?
It always does that, and we all know it's annoying. I guess we'll just have to deal with it until someone / Google fixes it, which they probably won't, might I add.
What about do not check for updates option, or disabling Google play when not needed?
What you could do is make YouTube Vance's a system app so if it does update you can just uninstall updates and go back to vanced.
or what you could do and i honestly prefer is to disable youtube app and install vanced no root version and it will of course never update plus you have the chance to re enable original app if you want to and both youtubes will co exist .
Sorry for offtopic question, but how to install vanced YouTube magisk module since it is not showing up in magisk manager now
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So I have vanced YouTube as magesik module installed, play protect is turned off, do not auto update is on, when I update my other apps YouTube is left out. But still every few days YouTube gets updated anyways, any idea what is doing the update and how to stop it?
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You can try disabling the option for auto update by clicking on the three dot option when YouTube is viewed in playstore
You Can dissable youtube in oos seting, if it dissable no update. And install vanced no root version.
silentkiller143 said:
Sorry for offtopic question, but how to install vanced YouTube magisk module since it is not showing up in magisk manager now
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I was also curious, I just copied APK from older phone that still had it. So it seems they got their own app now called vanced manager that lets you install root and nonroot
Actually I found a way. https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/Detach
And youtube is vanced without microg, no longer showing in update
This is what I do, idk if it's helpful to you anymore but here it is.
I get Vanced Manager and install the root version of youtube.
Then I install xXx No Limits ROM and use it to detach YouTube from Play store.
Profit.
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Changed google password.

As the title says, i have changed google password on my tablet, and since I am logged with same account on my P40 pro, it automatically popped up "account action required" on my phone.
I have downgraded to .131 long time ago, installed google play services and updated to .176. Is there a way to "log in" again without completely wiping my phone?
When I log in right now, it just sends me to main screen but notification doesn't go away as in, I didn't log in.
Thanks in advance.
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As the title says, i have changed google password on my tablet, and since I am logged with same account on my P40 pro, it automatically popped up "account action required" on my phone.
I have downgraded to .131 long time ago, installed google play services and updated to .176. Is there a way to "log in" again without completely wiping my phone?
When I log in right now, it just sends me to main screen but notification doesn't go away as in, I didn't log in.
Thanks in advance.
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How did you install the play services? if you used googlifyer and its still on your device, you can simply use that to uninstall all the google components and then re-install them.
carbonmanx said:
How did you install the play services? if you used googlifyer and its still on your device, you can simply use that to uninstall all the google components and then re-install them.
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I installed them on previous version of my EMUI. Googlefeier doesn't work on version i have at the moment. But good idea, i will give it a try.
Edit: It doesn't work. When I enter "G" chinese app, it shows text in Chinese and exits app after i click on it.
StevaKG said:
I installed them on previous version of my EM
UI. Googlefeier doesn't work on version i have at the moment. But good idea, i will give it a try.
Edit: It doesn't work. When I enter "G" chinese app, it shows text in Chinese and exits app after i click on it.
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So long as googlifyer was on when you upgraded it should be fine.
Ive got EMUI 11 - Chinese G doesnt work anymore, but googlifyer sucessfully stripped and reinstalled all the google play framework etc... for me on the weekend.
If you have problems after Google password changes, use this tutorial ... it works, I used it successfully.
Usually, the upgrade of EMUI keeps GMS without problems.
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So long as googlifyer was on when you upgraded it should be fine.
Ive got EMUI 11 - Chinese G doesnt work anymore, but googlifyer sucessfully stripped and reinstalled all the google play framework etc... for me on the weekend.
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Thank you very much for your message. I don't have EMUI 11. I still have EMUI 10 on *.174 version. Googlefier application is here but once i run it, it asks for me to uninstall updated backup and install old in order to be able to install chinese G application. I can't pass that step unfortunately. However thanks for your help.
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If you have problems after Google password changes, use this tutorial ... it works, I used it successfully.
Usually, the upgrade of EMUI keeps GMS without problems.
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Thanks for your input and help. I checked this video but however this video didn't help me. EMUI there he has is *.154 and microG won't login unfortunately for me. I know how everything goes, but i want to try to avoid wiping my phone.
I have installed YouTube Vanced and MicroG on P40 pro (with GMS, older method, not Googlefier) and Mate40 pro (without GMS).
On P40 pro I was on .176, if I'm not mistaken ... (before to upgrade on EMUI 11).
Install Vanced manager, MicroG first, then YouTube Vanced (very important), don't open nothing, on MicroG settings uncheck Google Cloud Messaging, then Google device registration (in this order), open YouTube Vanced and login with your gmail ... (I guess it's about Vanced, not normal MicroG).
Shymmy said:
I have installed YouTube Vanced and MicroG on P40 pro (with GMS, older method, not Googlefier) and Mate40 pro (without GMS).
On P40 pro I was on .176, if I'm not mistaken ... (before to upgrade on EMUI 11).
Install Vanced manager, MicroG first, then YouTube Vanced (very important), don't open nothing, on MicroG settings uncheck Google Cloud Messaging, then Google device registration (in this order), open YouTube Vanced and login with your gmail ... (I guess it's about Vanced, not normal MicroG).
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Did you use applications from zip uploaded on mega from this youtube video you linked before? Thanks a lot for reply.
Shymmy said:
If you have problems after Google password changes, use this tutorial ... it works, I used it successfully.
Usually, the upgrade of EMUI keeps GMS without problems.
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After second try, this worked for me magically, you are the man! Thank you very very much!
What I did is: delete google play services and follow guide on this video from minute 07:10. Followed the guide and this time works like a charm.
I'm glad I was able to help.
All that matters is to follow the steps exactly.

[GUIDE] How to Install YouTube Vanced post shutdown (22/03/22)

Edit: Vanced no longer seems to be functional, so the guide below most likely will not work anymore.
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Note: If you are unable to install/use YT Vanced, you can also go for YT ReVanced, the "true" successor of YT Vanced.
To install it just download microG from the guide below, install that and then install the revanced apk from https://revanced.io/
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UPDATE: Vanced Manager appears to be working again as of November 2022, so you can now just install YouTube Vanced normally the way you would prior to its shutdown by following any guide.
Just download Vanced Manager from https://vancedmanager.com/ and follow the on screen steps.
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MANUAL INSTALLATION GUIDE:
There really isn't much to guide you on regarding this topic, as it's really simple.
First of all, we'll need to grab the correct files.
The first link is for vanced microg, this will allow you to sign into youtube vanced. You will not be able to sign in with your google account if you do not install vanced microg.
The second link is the youtube vanced apkm file, which will be installed using apkmirror's split/bundle apk installer, which is the third link.
All of these files are from APKMirror, which is a trusted source. All of these APKs are the latest versions prior to the shutdown of yt vanced.
1. Vanced MicroG.apk
2. YouTube Vanced.apkm
3. APKMirror Installer (Google Play Link)
Installation Instructions: (none of these steps are optional, including microG)
1. Install Vanced MicroG by clicking on it and installing it as you would install any ordinary apk.
2. Download the YouTube Vanced.apkm file.
3. Install the APKMirror Installer from the Play Store, then open it the app.
4. Click on browse files, the vanced apkm file should be there. Wait for a couple of seconds or minutes so that the files data can be loaded.
DO NOT EXIT THE APP FROM HERE ON UNTIL THE INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE
5. Click on the YouTube Vanced.apkm file, now just follow the on screen instructions to install YouTube Vanced. When prompted, click on Install by watching an Ad, also allow installation from unkown source (apkmirror app) when prompted.
6. Wait for the app to prompt you that the installation has been completed successfully.
Thats it! Enjoy YouTube Vanced despite it's shutdown, it must be noted however that after a certain period of time, this last build before shutdown will become outdated, and so you will miss out on new features and eventually it may become unsupported altogether as the YouTube app progresses ahead in updates.
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Troubleshooting:
Q. The APKMirror installer gets stuck on installing and it doesn't finish.
A: This may happen on older devices or devices with less ram, I suggest closing background apps and/or maybe restarting your device and then trying again, or just try waiting again as it can take quite long if you have outdated or weaker hardware.
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Q. I can't open YouTube Vanced after installing it/other similar issues.
Britch3s said:
I suggest removing microg and installing it dead last. Not sure if it was just bugged on my mi11 or not. But it wasn't working for me however I went about it.
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I'm trying to install Vanced on the Mi Pad 5 Pro 5. I get the app installation failed error. Installation aborted. Try again.
marcusfenix00 said:
I'm trying to install Vanced on the Mi Pad 5 Pro 5. I get the app installation failed error. Installation aborted. Try again.
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You need to install the vanced microg apk before installing vanced via the apkmirror installer. It won't work without microg.
Thank YOU for real!!! Been trying all day to find a work around and there it is. Been waiting for my YouTube data to download to try another app but that didn't work. I suggest removing microg and installing it dead last. Not sure if it was just bugged on my mi11 or not. But it wasn't working for me however I went about it.
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I'm trying to install Vanced on the Mi Pad 5 Pro 5. I get the app installation failed error. Installation aborted. Try again.
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My guess, Xiaomis security is blocking your install. Turn off antivirus crap and try again
Thanks a lot for this post. Just picked up a new phone and had no idea vanced had been discontinued
Installed today. I confirm that this method is still working. Thank you
That microG install isn't working for me, for some reason. It says it installed, but it's not actually on the phone afterward.
cpc71783 said:
That microG install isn't working for me, for some reason. It says it installed, but it's not actually on the phone afterward.
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You don't see it in the app drawer like other apps, you simply have to enter vanced youtube and do the login. The app will login with microg instead of regular google account
I had to reboot before I was able to log in to Vanced.
Just an FYI Vanced is still working as of 09-06-22. I also don't have the latest version of Vanced either, I have 15.05.54. So if the latest version isn't working try this one.
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Just an FYI Vanced is still working as of 09-06-22. I also don't have the latest version of Vanced either, I have 15.05.54. So if the latest version isn't working try this one.
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Do you mean the 9th of june, or the 6th of September? Oh how I hate those dumb illogical american imperial notations. Just use logic; Short to long, i.e. the day, the month, the year. Don't get me started on AM/PM. Just so silly. Such a waste of time. Who needs it? I mean, what time would 12 PM be, ey? 24h time please.
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jult said:
Do you mean the 9th of june, or the 6th of September? Oh how I hate those dumb illogical american imperial notations. Just use logic; Short to long, i.e. the day, the month, the year. Don't get me started on AM/PM. Just so silly. Such a waste of time. Who needs it? I mean, what time would 12 PM be, ey? 24h time please.
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I don't know considering it was posted on the 6th day of September I'm going to say probably sometime in June..... Yeah definitely June, has to be, no other logical reason could possibly explain why someone would post a date on the exact same day, has to be 3 months prior . So difficult to figure out, imperial is way to hard to grasp.
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I don't know considering it was posted on the 6th day of September I'm going to say probably sometime in June..... Yeah definitely June, has to be, no other logical reason could possibly explain why someone would post a date on the exact same day, has to be 3 months prior . So difficult to figure out, imperial is way to hard to grasp.
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Still, if you look at it that way, even your 22 could have been a date, not a year. June 22, 2009.
the last release of vanced (the one i've linked here in the main post) is still working. @dgunn 's version will stop working before this one (if it is not the latest) as when google updates youtube, older versions become unsupported at the same time. maybe it's different for vanced, and instead, because it was developed by a 3rd party, it will never stop working; but you wont be able to get any new features which will be on the youtube app in the future as vanced cant update.
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the last release of vanced (the one i've linked here in the main post) is still working. @dgunn 's version will stop working before this one (if it is not the latest) as when google updates youtube, older versions become unsupported at the same time. maybe it's different for vanced, and instead, because it was developed by a 3rd party, it will never stop working; but you wont be able to get any new features which will be on the youtube app in the future as vanced cant update.
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Can confirm it works still. Use it daily. And I'll take adfree with no extra features any day for my music and vids over the other.
Thanks for this thread, I have been wanting to install Vanced on my new headunit in my car and will go ahead and give this a shot. I still have an old version on my phone that works perfectly fine. I am really not sure what new "Features" are possibly getting added into the app that I need to worry about losing...like literally none when have they ever implemented any real new features? I'd much rather have ad free content and ability to have playback in the background.
Thank you for your reply. Sorry to have such a newbie question . I'm learning . And thank u again
Thanks., work great on my 1+8pro running A13

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