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[HELP] - Which solution for Youtube app on non-rooted android TV ?

Hi,
I would like to have Youtube without ads on my AndroidTV box (the box is provided by my ISP and is not "rootable").
I dont want to use a solution that will need a VPN (because of privacy issues). So, I can't use Adaway, nor DNS66 solution.
I tried Youtube vanced but it doesnt work correctly on the android TV. The remote control and the interface is for "mobile" and not for television
I also tried "Smart Youtube TV" but even if the app has a great interface (the same as the original), I still has ads displayed.
Do you know good solutions for my purpose ?
Thanks a lot community !

iautran said:
Hi,
I would like to have Youtube without ads on my AndroidTV box (the box is provided by my ISP and is not "rootable").
I dont want to use a solution that will need a VPN (because of privacy issues). So, I can't use Adaway, nor DNS66 solution.
I tried Youtube vanced but it doesnt work correctly on the android TV. The remote control and the interface is for "mobile" and not for television
I also tried "Smart Youtube TV" but even if the app has a great interface (the same as the original), I still has ads displayed.
Do you know good solutions for my purpose ?
Thanks a lot community !
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Nobody ?

iautran said:
Hi,
I would like to have Youtube without ads on my AndroidTV box (the box is provided by my ISP and is not "rootable").
I dont want to use a solution that will need a VPN (because of privacy issues). So, I can't use Adaway, nor DNS66 solution.
I tried Youtube vanced but it doesnt work correctly on the android TV. The remote control and the interface is for "mobile" and not for television
I also tried "Smart Youtube TV" but even if the app has a great interface (the same as the original), I still has ads displayed.
Do you know good solutions for my purpose ?
Thanks a lot community !
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Try installing ES File Explorer, then download a YouTube.apk, store the apk file in your internal storage in the folder of your choice. Then, open ES File Explorer, tap the menu button, find the "Network" option, then select "Android TV", click "scan", if it finds the TV, connect with it, then it should allow you to install YouTube on the TV using the apk file that you stored on your device.
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will the interface be same like stock android tv yt app and what about ads?

cast it from your phone.

Chromecast!

iautran said:
Hi,
I would like to have Youtube without ads on my AndroidTV box (the box is provided by my ISP and is not "rootable").
I dont want to use a solution that will need a VPN (because of privacy issues). So, I can't use Adaway, nor DNS66 solution.
I tried Youtube vanced but it doesnt work correctly on the android TV. The remote control and the interface is for "mobile" and not for television
I also tried "Smart Youtube TV" but even if the app has a great interface (the same as the original), I still has ads displayed.
Do you know good solutions for my purpose ?
Thanks a lot community !
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Youtube Vanced .apk, allow installation from unknown source. and install Youtube Vanced .apk official

Tekodrink said:
Youtube Vanced .apk, allow installation from unknown source. and install Youtube Vanced .apk official
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Or use Blokada .apk version 4

Tekodrink said:
Youtube Vanced .apk, allow installation from unknown source. and install Youtube Vanced .apk official
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He said he tried vanced so did i even with unknown sources it wont let me load it on my shield 2015

Youtube app

Figured this has been discussed many times, but could not find the details?
Was wondering if there was a way to get a youtube app installed on Webos that will play videos without ads? I know it may need to be rooted, so if thats needed thats ok. It seems like there is a way root now with 3.5 or lower.
I know with Android this is easy with or without root. So would like to do the same with LG SmartTV running WebOS.

you can probably add the urls for the ads to the hosts file which should stop them from loading

NO_ob said:
you can probably add the urls for the ads to the hosts file which should stop them from loading
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Can I do that not rooted?

URL blocking hasn't worked for well over a year with YouTube. PiHole and the like are ineffective.
You need a modified app that doesn't play ads, like you get for Android. I don't think one exists for LG WebOS.

Run youtube without ads on LG-TV
Have the Youtube app installed on the LG-TV (Useing this app direcly will always show adds on all youtube videos), if you have an android phone -Then google "YouTube Vanced" -its a modded adfree Android YouTube client, works on none rooted android phones. Run the app on your phone search for the Video then use icon to cast screen to the TV. Youtube app on TV will show the video without ads.
I guess you can do the same if you have iPhone and an youtube adfree app.
banshee28 said:
Figured this has been discussed many times, but could not find the details?
Was wondering if there was a way to get a youtube app installed on Webos that will play videos without ads? I know it may need to be rooted, so if thats needed thats ok. It seems like there is a way root now with 3.5 or lower.
I know with Android this is easy with or without root. So would like to do the same with LG SmartTV running WebOS.
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any update on this subject? unfortunately casting from Vanced is not a solution anymore, TV keeps showing ads which can be skipped after 5s of viewing. What is interesting - Vanced even displays a notification that TV is going to show the ad in a few secs

I just went to https://rootmy.tv from my LG TV web browser and it installed the homebrew channel, from that I was able to install the adfree youtube mod and disable my TV checking for new updates which might lose my root. It also includes SponsorBlock in the mod so it will skip annoying subscription reminders & in-video promotions.

Can you revert back if needed?
I have a 2019 model

Adblock in Web + Youtube possible with HD 10?

Hello,
I'm evaluating if a HD 10 could be my first tablet ever. I would mainly need it for research and youtube videos. Also my kids should use it.
My main concern is: could I get a web adblocker working on the HD? Is eg Adblock possible in the fire browser? Can I install "youtube vanced" for having a youtube version without ads (or anything else)?
Could I install apps limiting the usage for my kids, without having to license any monthly-subscription apps for it?
Thanks a lot

It's possible!
membersound said:
My main concern is: could I get a web adblocker working on the HD? Is eg Adblock possible in the fire browser?
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Yes, you can. I recommend DNS66 because it works without root and is not very battery intensive. You can download it from F-Droid, an alternate app store. Here's a good article about it.
membersound said:
Can I install "youtube vanced" for having a youtube version without ads (or anything else)?
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Yeah, just sideload a Youtube Vanced and MicroG APK. That's it. You can find rootless versions here. Note: These versions cannot save watched videos, watch progress or search history (for me).
membersound said:
Could I install apps limiting the usage for my kids, without having to license any monthly-subscription apps for it?
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Yes, your tablets ships with Amazon Freetime. You have to create a kids profile then you can restrict how long and what apps your kids use, check their activities and get a restricted kids web browser as well.
My six-year-old Cousin has a Fire HD 8 Kids Edition setup with Freetime and it seems to work.

Why there is no a Facebook Mod free ad apk yet?

I already saw a lot of apps modded on xda forums like Twitch and Youtube. But the only Facebook modded apk i found is one from 2017 outdated, can someone explain why there is no a modded version of Facebook yet? Just like Vanced Youtube or something like that, is it hard to mod a Facebook apk and remove ads?

JoaoH2000 said:
I already saw a lot of apps modded on xda forums like Twitch and Youtube. But the only Facebook modded apk i found is one from 2017 outdated, can someone explain why there is no a modded version of Facebook yet? Just like Vanced Youtube or something like that, is it hard to mod a Facebook apk and remove ads?
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Welcome to XDA,
Maybe because there is no Dev interested on that app...

You have this app
Simple Social Browser - Apps on Google Play
WebRTC Messaging. WebRTC Voice calls. WebRTC Video calls. Video Downloads.
play.google.com

Any way to bypass the forced YouTube update message?

Hey all
My mom has an old Samsung phone (I think it's a Samsung S4). She mostly just use WhatsApp and Youtube on it. Unfortunately, when we open the YouTube app now, it shows a message saying that the app must be updated to use, but we can't even update it because the android version is old and not supported anymore. I tried some things like clearing cache, tried installing an old Youtube APK, but none worked.
Is there any way to bypass this forced update?

Just install YouTube vanced. You'll have the bonus of no ads.
Vanced
The official website of Vanced - a Video client for Android (Not affiliated with Google/YouTube).
vancedapp.com

mx597turbo said:
Just install YouTube vanced. You'll have the bonus of no ads.
Vanced
The official website of Vanced - a Video client for Android (Not affiliated with Google/YouTube).
vancedapp.com
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Thank you very much! I installed an old version of Vanced (since the newest version won't work on old phones) and it's working perfectly.