This is a reference thread to consolidate all the helpful information in the main Entourage Pocket Edge Development thread. If you have questions regarding the material posted here or need troubleshooting assistance, POST THERE instead of in this thread. I would like to keep this thread more as an index.
Many thanks to the original authors of the posts linked here. I'm just referencing them. They were the folks who did the real work figuring this stuff out. If you get a chance, hit the Thanks button on their posts. Especial thanks to kennyminot & brianb5010, who pioneered getting a working Market.
Nifty Things To Do with the PE:
Install the Amazon App Store
Entourage has closed its doors and will no longer be offering its meager selection of apps through the Store that comes pre-loaded on the device. They recommend installing the Amazon App Store. I do too because it's probably the easiest way to get z4root to root your device.
Root Your Device
Install z4root from the Amazon App Store and select the Permanent Root option. The app does the rest. So easy!
Sideload Apps from Your Computer or Another Android Device
Method 1: Download the apk to your computer and then connect your PE to the computer via USB. Mount your PE and transfer the apk file from your computer to your PE. Unmount PE, locate the transferred apk, click on it to install.
Method 2: You must have a Dropbox account for this to work. On your other Android device or your PC, place the desired apk in your Dropbox. Access Dropbox on your PE via the app or via the Dropbox webpage and download the file. Locate the apk on your PE (usually in sdcard/dropbox) and click to install.
Backup/Restore Your Apps
Install Titanium Backup from the Amazon App Store (or sideload it from another source). Titanium Backup is a Swiss Army Knife app. It does many many useful things, including backup your apps with all their settings. IMO, it's worth every penny for the Pro version. Having a working copy of Titanium Backup is necessary for getting Google apps up and running on this device.
Get Google Apps Working
Yes, you can get Android Market, Gmail, Calendar Sync, etc working on the PE. Detailed instructions are HERE.
Switch Internal Memory & SD
Restore Your System
If you mess up your device or simply want to return to factory settings, follow the instructions HERE. Note: restoring via this update.zip will revert your PE back to Dingo (Android 1.6). It's a good idea to download the update file now to have on hand in case of emergency because Entourage is discontinuing the PE and it's not known how long the related websites will remain available. Click HERE to download the Ermine update.zip so you won't be stuck on Dingo if you need to restore. Thanks to the geniuses on MobileRead Forums for discovering the download link for Ermine.
Have a suggestion for something that should be in this index? Have a clearer way of explaining how to do something? Post in this thread or PM me.
Need help? Post here.
Reserved for OP
"Get Google Apps Working
Yes, you can get Android Market, Gmail, Calendar Sync, etc working on the PE. Detailed instructions are HERE."
The link is dead.
After a few trials and error, I finally figured out on how to fix the YouTube sign in error or the "error occured" bug on YouTube. This also helps fix some other Google apps like Google+ which failed to load and Google Keep where it keeps force closes. At first, I don't even know that this relates to Google apps or services since I only get the YouTube error, but after updating Google+ and download the new Google Keep app, I finally got the hint since all these google apps are not working correctly.
To fix these bugs, I've copy some files from Venom's ROM. (mods, if I ever break the rules here, please inform me first. What I'm doing now is basically trying to help others who need to get this fixed. I did not create a new ROM with files from other ROMS and claim that it's mine).
Anyway, let's get to the point.
Under \ViperSaga_2.2.0.zip\system\app, copy these files "GoogleBackupTransport.apk, GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk, GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk, GooglePartnerSetup.apk, GooglePlayNew.apk, GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk, GoogleTTS.apk" and replace it to Sabsa prime rom under the same folder of course. (I'm using version15, should work for other versions). I'm not sure if copying all these files are really necessary, but one of these files would fix the bug but hey, it works.
Some extras, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38821115&postcount=1121
If you think I helped, please press the thanks button.
and if you need the fully fixed ROM, PM me.
I have two Pixel 3 devices that I am trying to set up with minimal Google presence for the kids. Pretty much the only Google service I want is the Play Store so I can use my existing library. The kids' accounts are already set up on Family Link, so in order to use the Play Store I have to use Family Link. That is my problem. Configuring Family Link fails in a loop on the last step while activating device administrator. Tried everything I can think of and looking for any advice from here.
I'm unlocked and have Lineage 17.1 and OpenGapps 10.0 ARM64 (I've tried Nano/Pico/Mini/Full but I want to use either Pico or Nano) and rooted
Spoiler
yeah, it took a while to find the LineageOS thread for Blueline under Crosshatch... that is the only place that it bothers to mention to use the lineage-17.1-XXXXXXX-recovery-blueline.img file as the root.img to patch with Magisk and flash. I took the long route installing Python and extratching from the payload.bin out of the Lineage zip before finding that. /facepalm
Using AdGuard https filtering requires installing a certificate, which you cannot do once FamilyLink is set up. That means the first time boot has to skip adding a Google account. Install Adguard APK and install certificate. That works fine, just adds time to each test set up.
After installing certificate, I've tried both adding the child account directly into the Play Store and sideloading the Family Link apk and signing in through it (because I dont have access to the Play Store yet to download). Either way, it goes through the log in for child's account, then logging into the adult account, then adding a device name for the child's device, selecting approved apps, and then tries to activate device manager. From there it hits the same issue others have described since 2018 with it just looping. Activating the device manager manually doesn't help.
As I understand it, there are 3 different Family Link APKs. 1) Parents 2) Kids 3) Manager. That Manager app I believe is preinstalled on most devices as a system app, but since I'm using a small package of Open Gapps it isn't there. The only freestanding APK i've found is from APKPure of version 1.0.0.257492102 dating back to 2019. And since it has to be installed as a system app to be a device manager, I have to have root to install it. Still doesn't work.
Any other ideas I could try?
LineageOS Official
LineageOS XDA
OpenGapps
Magisk
Misc Family Link posts from XDA & Google Forums 1, 2, 3, 4
maghig said:
I have two Pixel 3 devices that I am trying to set up with minimal Google presence for the kids. Pretty much the only Google service I want is the Play Store so I can use my existing library. The kids' accounts are already set up on Family Link, so in order to use the Play Store I have to use Family Link. That is my problem. Configuring Family Link fails in a loop on the last step while activating device administrator. Tried everything I can think of and looking for any advice from here.
I'm unlocked and have Lineage 17.1 and OpenGapps 10.0 ARM64 (I've tried Nano/Pico/Mini/Full but I want to use either Pico or Nano) and rooted
Spoiler
yeah, it took a while to find the LineageOS thread for Blueline under Crosshatch... that is the only place that it bothers to mention to use the lineage-17.1-XXXXXXX-recovery-blueline.img file as the root.img to patch with Magisk and flash. I took the long route installing Python and extratching from the payload.bin out of the Lineage zip before finding that. /facepalm
Using AdGuard https filtering requires installing a certificate, which you cannot do once FamilyLink is set up. That means the first time boot has to skip adding a Google account. Install Adguard APK and install certificate. That works fine, just adds time to each test set up.
After installing certificate, I've tried both adding the child account directly into the Play Store and sideloading the Family Link apk and signing in through it (because I dont have access to the Play Store yet to download). Either way, it goes through the log in for child's account, then logging into the adult account, then adding a device name for the child's device, selecting approved apps, and then tries to activate device manager. From there it hits the same issue others have described since 2018 with it just looping. Activating the device manager manually doesn't help.
As I understand it, there are 3 different Family Link APKs. 1) Parents 2) Kids 3) Manager. That Manager app I believe is preinstalled on most devices as a system app, but since I'm using a small package of Open Gapps it isn't there. The only freestanding APK i've found is from APKPure of version 1.0.0.257492102 dating back to 2019. And since it has to be installed as a system app to be a device manager, I have to have root to install it. Still doesn't work.
Any other ideas I could try?
LineageOS Official
LineageOS XDA
OpenGapps
Magisk
Misc Family Link posts from XDA & Google Forums 1, 2, 3, 4
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If it helps, you don't need to install the AdGuard APK for ad filtering. I am on the stock ROM, and I go to Settings, Network, Private DNS, select "Private DNS provider hostnaame", and enter dns.adguard.com. I believe Lineage has a similar setting.
Hello Friends,
I would like to share information about the true successor to the Vanced app. It is called ReVanced.
The project page is located on the GitHub site.
There you have all the information to build the patcher binaries(not the patched YouTube apk). Then patch the YouTube apk(must be official original apk) from the command line (instructions are there on how to do this).
Building the binaries on your own can be overwhelming for many so the easiest way is to download the "ReVanced Manager" (needs Android 8 and above). Link is on the homepage.
Unlike Vanced Manager, ReVanced Manager will not download any apk and microg (for non-root devices). It will show you the installed official YouTube version on which to apply the patch. It also allow you to specify an offline YouTube apk stored on your device which you want to patch. It will then display the list of available patches. You can choose the patches as per your requirement and apply them. Once the patches are applied successfully, you will see an option to install the patched apk as a non-root user or "install as root". My device is not rooted so I could not test it.
If you are applying patches on the installed YouTube app, then depending on the patches you choose you may get the warning saying something like "split configuration detected. The patches you choose requires resource patching, hence you may encounter some errors".
I was not sure what to do so I choose to apply patches on the offline apk.
Important: The ReVanced Manager doesn't seems to recognise .apks or .xapk extensions so your offline apk needs to be a single apk (you can get the apk from trusted site like apkpure or find a way to extract the split apk's from the installed app and merge them into a single apk)
One more thing the patched apk will not install over your existing installed official apk. So you must remove it first. I am also not sure if the patched apk will install over a previously patched apk created with the ReVanced Manager (It should be possible but I came across this project just last night and haven't really tested the various scenarios).
Note: I am neither a contributor on this project nor I am associated with them in any way. I am just sharing something useful I came across.
Thank you
Added 12-Oct-2022
Link to the Project page on GitHub (Organized by ipdev)
Added 17-Oct-2022
ReVanced Builder - An alternative to ReVanced Manager
ReVanced.io - Download fully patched YouTube Revanced app
Added 25-Dec-2022
More information on installing ReVanced app.
Installing Revanced with Revanced manager Using official ReVanced Manager (Android)
Installing Revanced with Revanced Builder (Note: This is forked version of ReVanced Builder mentioned earlier)
How to use rvx builder on Android
Something Extra
Feature comparison of Revanced vs Revanced extended
TinySoul said:
Hello Friends,
I would like to share information about the true successor to the Vanced app. It is called ReVanced.
The project page is located on the GitHub site.
There you have all the information to build the patcher binaries(not the patched YouTube apk). Then patch the YouTube apk(must be official original apk) from the command line (instructions are there on how to do this).
Building the binaries on your own can be overwhelming for many so the easiest way is to download the "ReVanced Manager" (needs Android 8 and above). Link is on the homepage.
Unlike Vanced Manager, ReVanced Manager will not download any apk and microg (for non-root devices). It will show you the installed official YouTube version on which to apply the patch. It also allow you to specify an offline YouTube apk stored on your device which you want to patch. It will then display the list of available patches. You can choose the patches as per your requirement and apply them. Once the patches are applied successfully, you will see an option to install the patched apk as a non-root user or "install as root". My device is not rooted so I could not test it.
If you are applying patches on the installed YouTube app, then depending on the patches you choose you may get the warning saying something like "split configuration detected. The patches you choose requires resource patching, hence you may encounter some errors".
I was not sure what to do so I choose to apply patches on the offline apk.
Important: The ReVanced Manager doesn't seems to recognise .apks or .xapk extensions so your offline apk needs to be a single apk (you can get the apk from trusted site like apkpure or find a way to extract the split apk's from the installed app and merge them into a single apk)
One more thing the patched apk will not install over your existing installed official apk. So you must remove it first. I am also not sure if the patched apk will install over a previously patched apk created with the ReVanced Manager (It should be possible but I came across this project just last night and haven't really tested the various scenarios).
Note: I am neither a contributor on this project nor I am associated with them in any way. I am just sharing something useful I came across.
Thank you
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Hey thank you for providing this info but i would like to add that this method isn't working for me i have tried countless times for YouTube and YouTube music with the recommended versions but still everytime i tried to open both apps they force close, currently I'm using lineage is 19.1
Sudhangshu said:
Hey thank you for providing this info but i would like to add that this method isn't working for me i have tried countless times for YouTube and YouTube music with the recommended versions but still everytime i tried to open both apps they force close, currently I'm using lineage is 19.1
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You said you tried it with the recommended versions but the patched apps were immediately crashing. But did you tried to patch the recommended version as installed version or the offline apk files? If you tried to patch the installed version then did you uninstalled the app before installing the patched version? Also do ensure that the recommended app versions were original apps (no modification whatsoever)
I am assuming you are using ReVanced Manager to the patch the apps. So did the process even completed properly? If yes then how did you tried to install the patched versions? You must have got two options once the process was completed i.e "install as root" and "install". Do check the logs for any error or exception. On couple of occasions I got an exception but the patching process continued and in the end it said build success. And when I tried to install patched app it won't work. While on other occasion after the exception the manager displayed "aborting due to exception" and then it kind of stuck.
The latest version of ReVanced Manager is 0.0.28. But the most latest version I have tried was 0.0.26 and it has a broken "install as root" option. Yet to check if it is fixed in 0.0.28. You can also try using the older version of the manager (0.0.13 or 0.0.16)
If you tried to installed the patched apps as a regular user, then I think you need microg installed on your devices and you must select "microg support" when selecting the patches to apply. Though not sure but I think for non-root installation you should also select "spoof client" patch.
One quick and sure way to determine whether you are doing something wrong or missing some step is to download and install the pre patched apk on your device. For obvious reasons I am not going to share any links here. Just search for "revanced youtube apk" and you will easily find latest patched YouTube app. And of course download and install the patched app at your own risk. I will not be responsible for any mess created.
Thanks
TinySoul said:
You said you tried it with the recommended versions but the patched apps were immediately crashing. But did you tried to patch the recommended version as installed version or the offline apk files? If you tried to patch the installed version then did you uninstalled the app before installing the patched version? Also do ensure that the recommended app versions were original apps (no modification whatsoever)
I am assuming you are using ReVanced Manager to the patch the apps. So did the process even completed properly? If yes then how did you tried to install the patched versions? You must have got two options once the process was completed i.e "install as root" and "install". Do check the logs for any error or exception. On couple of occasions I got an exception but the patching process continued and in the end it said build success. And when I tried to install patched app it won't work. While on other occasion after the exception the manager displayed "aborting due to exception" and then it kind of stuck.
The latest version of ReVanced Manager is 0.0.28. But the most latest version I have tried was 0.0.26 and it has a broken "install as root" option. Yet to check if it is fixed in 0.0.28. You can also try using the older version of the manager (0.0.13 or 0.0.16)
If you tried to installed the patched apps as a regular user, then I think you need microg installed on your devices and you must select "microg support" when selecting the patches to apply. Though not sure but I think for non-root installation you should also select "spoof client" patch.
One quick and sure way to determine whether you are doing something wrong or missing some step is to download and install the pre patched apk on your device. For obvious reasons I am not going to share any links here. Just search for "revanced youtube apk" and you will easily find latest patched YouTube app. And of course download and install the patched app at your own risk. I will not be responsible for any mess created.
Thanks
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Yeah thank you for writing back, as you have mentioned i have tried both method, i have installed YouTube and YouTube music from play store but upon patching YouTube it said that the current version is not supported so I downloaded the said version from apkmirror and tried to patch, the patch was complete without any error but the app was crashing as soon as it was launching.
About the YouTube music app the current version was supported but after patching I uninstalled the current version and installed the patch version even though it wasn't working, the app crashed as soon as it was launched.
And I don't get any prompt to install it via non-root method the app installed as regular app, though I got prompt from play protect but I disabled play protect later.
Already tried with many different versions of YouTube and YouTube music but no success.
I even tried it on my brother's phone (galaxy s9+) but no success, same results on his phone too.
But thanks man you're doing good, really appreciate your work, I'll keep trying it if you come across any solution kindly share it.
Thanks man.
Yeah thank you for writing back, as you have mentioned i have tried both method, i have installed YouTube and YouTube music from play store but upon patching YouTube it said that the current version is not supported so I downloaded the said version from apkmirror and tried to patch, the patch was complete without any error but the app was crashing as soon as it was launching.
About the YouTube music app the current version was supported but after patching I uninstalled the current version and installed the patch version even though it wasn't working, the app crashed as soon as it was launched.
And I don't get any prompt to install it via non-root method the app installed as regular app, though I got prompt from play protect but I disabled play protect later.
Already tried with many different versions of YouTube and YouTube music but no success.
I even tried it on my brother's phone (galaxy s9+) but no success, same results on his phone too.
But thanks man you're doing good, really appreciate your work, I'll keep trying it if you come across any solution kindly share it.
Thanks man.
Sudhangshu said:
Yeah thank you for writing back, as you have mentioned i have tried both method, i have installed YouTube and YouTube music from play store but upon patching YouTube it said that the current version is not supported so I downloaded the said version from apkmirror and tried to patch, the patch was complete without any error but the app was crashing as soon as it was launching.
About the YouTube music app the current version was supported but after patching I uninstalled the current version and installed the patch version even though it wasn't working, the app crashed as soon as it was launched.
And I don't get any prompt to install it via non-root method the app installed as regular app, though I got prompt from play protect but I disabled play protect later.
Already tried with many different versions of YouTube and YouTube music but no success.
I even tried it on my brother's phone (galaxy s9+) but no success, same results on his phone too.
But thanks man you're doing good, really appreciate your work, I'll keep trying it if you come across any solution kindly share it.
Thanks man.
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I am not sure but I think the crash is some how related to compatibility issue of the ReVanced manager on Android 12 and above. Some people are having issues while trying to patch YouTube and YouTube Music apps on stock or custom ROM based on Android 12 and above.
At the same time, for others the patched apps are working fine for them even on Android 13 beta.
You are getting only "install" option after successful patching probably because your device is already rooted. I can't verify it because my phone is not rooted.
It is also possible that "install" option is automatically assuming that your device is not rooted. Thus when you are try to run the patched app, it is looking for "MicroG libraries" and it crashes when it does find MicroG installation on your device.
So I suggest uninstall the patched apps, install MicroG first then reinstall the patched apps, reboot your device and see if it works.
You can also try patching the apps on Android 11 based ROM(stock or custom) on rooted and non-rooted device and then install the apps on Android 12 based ROM (stock or custom) rooted or non rooted device.
In fact you can patch the apps on non-rooted device running Android 12+ and install it on your device running LineageOS 12.1
If you are trying to patch the apps on non-rooted device then "MicroG" support patch must be applied and obviously you need "MicroG" installed on your device.
Or exclude "MicroG" support patch if you have included it in your earlier attempts.
Also how about patching the apps on command line (you need windows 8 and above for this to work). You can download pre-build patcher binaries from the site.
For rebuilding the patcher binaries from the source you need to install other support software. Kindly go through the prerequisite software required for building the patcher from the source.
Btw ReVanced Manager app or patcher binaries can also be used to patch reddit and twitter apps.
Thank you.
TinySoul said:
Hello Friends,
I would like to share information about the true successor to the Vanced app. It is called ReVanced.
The project page is located on the GitHub site.
There you have all the information to build the patcher binaries(not the patched YouTube apk). Then patch the YouTube apk(must be official original apk) from the command line (instructions are there on how to do this).
Building the binaries on your own can be overwhelming for many so the easiest way is to download the "ReVanced Manager" (needs Android 8 and above). Link is on the homepage.
Unlike Vanced Manager, ReVanced Manager will not download any apk and microg (for non-root devices). It will show you the installed official YouTube version on which to apply the patch. It also allow you to specify an offline YouTube apk stored on your device which you want to patch. It will then display the list of available patches. You can choose the patches as per your requirement and apply them. Once the patches are applied successfully, you will see an option to install the patched apk as a non-root user or "install as root". My device is not rooted so I could not test it.
If you are applying patches on the installed YouTube app, then depending on the patches you choose you may get the warning saying something like "split configuration detected. The patches you choose requires resource patching, hence you may encounter some errors".
I was not sure what to do so I choose to apply patches on the offline apk.
Important: The ReVanced Manager doesn't seems to recognise .apks or .xapk extensions so your offline apk needs to be a single apk (you can get the apk from trusted site like apkpure or find a way to extract the split apk's from the installed app and merge them into a single apk)
One more thing the patched apk will not install over your existing installed official apk. So you must remove it first. I am also not sure if the patched apk will install over a previously patched apk created with the ReVanced Manager (It should be possible but I came across this project just last night and haven't really tested the various scenarios).
Note: I am neither a contributor on this project nor I am associated with them in any way. I am just sharing something useful I came across.
Thank you
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Thanks for your contribution, TinySoul. I understand that the original had quite the following, so it's good to see someone passing the torch. For the sake of keeping the board organized, would you be willing to start a dedicated thread for your project, and then link it here?
Hi all.
I have been following the ReVanced project since shortly after it started.
It is a big and still a young project so, there are some glitches and issues.
- Some patches might not work or cause issues.
I had some issues with the ReVanced Managers between v0.0.19 and v.0.0.26.
YT and YT Music force close after patching with manager 22, 23, 24 and 25.
ReVanced does not currently support split-apks.
v.0.0.19 was the last able to patch split-apk YT
The ReVanced Manager will not work on arm (armv7a) devices.
You can patch arm files on an arm64 (armv8a) device.
I am still working on updating a Magisk module project that I started a few years ago but, never announced.
Vanced asked that no one release an unofficial module once they created an official module.
Since the official module was dead, I asked for permission to release a new module.
Spoiler: Long story short.
A few years ago, due to changes in Android.
I was looking for an easier way to use the root 'Vanced' version of YouTube on my device(s).
Instead of manually replacing and setting permissions, I tested an idea (on a lot of devices and Android versions) to overlay the modified version over the stock installed version.
The Vanced team adopted the idea into their Manager root install.
- ReVanced does the same.
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The YT, YT Music patches that work for me using ReVanced Manager v.0.0.26.
- YouTube
Client Spoof
Spoofs the YouTube or Vanced client to prevent playback issues.
Disable Auto Captions
Disable forced captions from being automatically enabled.
Disable Auto Player Popup Panels
Disable automatic popup panels (playlist or live chat) on video player.
Disable Fullscreen Panels
Disables video description and comments panel in fullscreen view.
General Ads
Removes general ads.
Hide Infocard Suggestions
Hides infocards in videos.
Hide Watermark
Hides creator's watermarks on videos.
Minimized Playback
Enables minimized and background playback.
Remember Video Quality
Adds the ability to remember the video quality you chose in the video quality flyout.
Return Youtube Dislike
Shows the dislike count of videos using the Return YouTube Dislike API.
Sponsorblock
Integrate SponsorBlock.
Video Ads
Removes ads in the video player.
- YouTube Music
Background Play
Enables playing music in the background.
Codecs Unlocked
Adds more audio codec options. The new audio codecs usually result in better audio quality.
Exclusive Audio Playback
Enables the option to play music without video.
Hide Get Premium
Removes all "Get Premium" evidences from the avatar menu.
Minimized Playback Music
Enablers minimized playback on Kids music.
Music Video Ads
Removes ads in the music player.
Upgrade Button Remover
Removes the upgrade tab from the pivot bar.
Base stock versions from APKMirror.
YouTube (full APK) v17.36.37 (arm and arm64).
- APKMirror - [WebSite] - Link
YouTube Music v5.23.50 (arm)
- APKMirror - [WebSite] - Link
YouTube Music v5.23.50 (arm64)
- APKMirror - [WebSite] - Link
Cheers all.
PS.
Once finish cleaning up iYT, I will start a Magisk Module thread for it.
Archived original iYTv. - [GitHub] - Link
WIP updated iYT. - [GitHub] - Link
WIP iYTm. - [GitHub] - Link
Edit: (12.OCT.2022)
Fix list of YT patches I use (accidentally posted the YTM patches I use instead of YT patches).
Clean up a bit since posts have been moved into a new thread.
Edit: (03.NOV.2022)
[MODULE] Inject YouTube - [xdaThread] - Link
Bill720 said:
Thanks for your contribution, TinySoul. I understand that the original had quite the following, so it's good to see someone passing the torch. For the sake of keeping the board organized, would you be willing to start a dedicated thread for your project, and then link it here?
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TinySoul said:
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Note: I am neither a contributor on this project nor I am associated with them in any way. I am just sharing something useful I came across.
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It would be nice if someone would create a general discussion thread for ReVanced.
@TinySoul
Would you be willing to start a discussion thread for ReVanced?
Title: [Discussion] ReVanced - (Add something of a descriptor).
Then we can move the last few posts into the discussion thread.
Cheers all. [/INDENT]
Bill720 said:
Thanks for your contribution, TinySoul. I understand that the original had quite the following, so it's good to see someone passing the torch. For the sake of keeping the board organized, would you be willing to start a dedicated thread for your project, and then link it here?
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Thank you for the opportunity but I am sorry to respectfully decline it.
I do not have enough technical know-how of Android OS. And I know even less when it comes to rooted devices.
Do we really need another dedicated thread when the developers themselves are running/maintaining dedicated threads on GitHub and five social media apps ?
Those who know Russian for them there is a big thread on Russian 4pda site.
Be it any app any platform, if the developers have made themselves accessible/approachable to public, then it is always better to approach them directly.
Just a couple of days ago I came to know that this ReVanced Manager can also be used to patch Reddit and Twitter apps.
Maintaining a dedicated thread means one will have to answers queries on those two apps too. And my problem is other than YouTube I am not present on any other social media site(never fallen for any social media sites or apps right from the start) so there is no question of using their dedicated apps. On few occasions I have browsed reddit and twitter sites as an unregistered user.
It will not be fair on my part to own a dedicated thread and then not answering the queries related to other apps.
I hope you understand.
Thank you
TinySoul said:
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Do we really need another dedicated thread when the developers themselves are running/maintaining dedicated threads on GitHub and five social media apps ?
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Ostensibly, we do. If we're posting about it on XDA Developers, then we're no longer in the realm of social networking. The entire goal of an online discussion board is to present conversations in a more organized way than a social network could. Hijacking a thread about an existing project isn't the best plan of attack, especially when so many have questions and comments about it. I'll have to think it over some more, but I don't see any problem with you not supporting it in its own thread, even if your post is the first one.
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Ostensibly, we do. If we're posting about it on XDA Developers, then we're no longer in the realm of social networking. The entire goal of an online discussion board is to present conversations in a more organized way than a social network could. Hijacking a thread about an existing project isn't the best plan of attack, especially when so many have questions and comments about it. I'll have to think it over some more, but I don't see any problem with you not supporting it in its own thread, even if your post is the first one.
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Well then , that sounds li8ke a job anyone do, even a moderator, to move all the OT discussion into its own thread.
Bill720 said:
Ostensibly, we do. If we're posting about it on XDA Developers, then we're no longer in the realm of social networking. The entire goal of an online discussion board is to present conversations in a more organized way than a social network could. Hijacking a thread about an existing project isn't the best plan of attack, especially when so many have questions and comments about it. I'll have to think it over some more, but I don't see any problem with you not supporting it in its own thread, even if your post is the first one.
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You are quite right about the social networking part and I was bit wrong here. I didn't gave much thought on unregulated and unorganized (content) aspect of social networking sites/apps. YouTube, Twitter, Telegram etc. are not really well moderated but what about dedicated channels on Discord or Reddit(though it's quite similar to Quora) and perhaps GitHub could be more technical to many.
I understand that Vanced app is discontinued and ReVanced is really a new project so you see a need to have a separate thread about it.
But one of the main reason for my hesitation is this content regulation and moderation aspect of it. If I am owning a thread then am I not responsible for keeping the thread clean and ensuring it has relevant contents only?
Second reason is about active participation and contribution to the thread. Are you and others are really fine with the the owner of the thread himself being inactive for long duration and hardly having any real contribution other than few initial posts? If yes then I too am fine owning a thread.
Else you can simply create a new thread and move all posts related to ReVanced app there. You have my full consent (in case that it stopping you) and I am not even looking for any credit whatsoever for my posts on ReVanced app up till now.
I will keep on posting on that thread as per the need basis or if I have some solution for someone's query. How frequently this will happen I really cannot say.
Thank You.
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But one of the main reason for my hesitation is this content regulation and moderation aspect of it. If I am owning a thread then am I not responsible for keeping the thread clean and ensuring it has relevant contents only?...
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Even as the first poster in the thread, not only are you not expected to moderate or regulate, you also do not have the ability to do so. That responsibility lies solely at the feet of the moderation team.
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Second reason is about active participation and contribution to the thread. Are you and others are really fine with the the owner of the thread himself being inactive for long duration and hardly having any real contribution other than few initial posts? If yes then I too am fine owning a thread.
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That's not a problem at all. Once the actual developer steps up and puts together a formal app/support thread for it, there's nothing wrong with linking it here.
DiamondJohn said:
Well then , that sounds li8ke a job anyone do, even a moderator, to move all the OT discussion into its own thread.
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Your wish is now reality. ReVanced users rejoice!
ReVancedContinuing the legacy of Vanced
ReVanced Main project.
GitHub
ReVanced Manager Releases.
GitHub
List of ReVanced patches.
GitHub
Credits:
The ReVanced team.
All who contribute and support this project.
Hi everyone,
- I somehow got ReVanced working on my PocoF1 using an A13 custom ROM without root.
- YOU CAN GIVE IT A TRY TOO.
- Not just on my phone with a custom rom installed, but it also worked on a phone with a stock rom without root.
I wont go much in-depth about it as I dont have that much knowledge about why & how it happened.
I was facing the same issue that some users above are reporting, that app is crashing just on opening after building, installing it.
I too tried several times, then gave up and thought to go back to Vanced.
Solution which worked for me:
Install "Youtube Vanced" from vanced manager first, then try patching the recommended specific version(17.36.37) of "Google Youtube" apk from Revanced manager, then it works.
After that, I uninstalled youtube vanced and google youtube and vanced manager, and still the Revanced Youtube was working fine.
I'm curious to know why and how this workaround worked. If anyone gets the clue behind this, please do share.
Thank you.
Hello there just wanted to post that the manager app is working fine with the mentioned version of YouTube and YT music app you just have to install Microg package in your system.
Thank everyone for you help and guidance.
ipdev said:
PPS.
Once finish cleaning up iYT, I will start a Magisk Module thread for it.
Archived original iYTv. - [GitHub] - Link
WIP updated iYT. - [GitHub] - Link
WIP iYTm. - [GitHub] - Link
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Hi ipdev.
Once again your module is a flawless victory.
Installled YT as recommended. Installed module as asked. Reboot.
Working !
Hello everyone,
This V2 app shows adds from time to time, this never happened with the original Vanced. Is this a bug and is there a way to fix it?
Thanks...
could you inject revanced youtube root version in system app somehow, Being already patched, It worked well for me following the instructions the root version in pocophone f1 android 13
ipdev said:
ReVanced
Continuing the legacy of Vanced
ReVanced Main project.
GitHub
ReVanced Manager Releases.
GitHub
List of ReVanced patches.
GitHub
Credits:
The ReVanced team.
All who contribute and support this project.
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Can we pin this to the OP or copy the content to the first post?
Would be helpful.
I have come across a lineage OS 16 (android 9) treble ROM by Mse1969. Since I am used to flashing Gapps, I did it too. However, Gapps all refuse to flash citing no space in the system partition. I tried to resize the system partition only to break my phone.
But after getting the phone back up and running again, I found that there was an app called Fakestore with
com.android.vending
which suggests that it could be replaced by the real one.
I unzipped a MindtheGapps package, then with internal root deleted the fakestore directly from priv-app folder phonesky using root explorer and replaced it with the real one. After a reboot, it showed up on the home screen and worked normally.
Detailed instructions:
Go to settings and enable developer options.
In developer options, you can find the enable root (which has been ported from CM)
Use a root explorer (Preferably one from the play store, as giving root privileges to unknown apps can result in very bad consequences)
(You can find apps also on Apkpure, Aurorastore, F-droid, UptoDown and other sites. Be sure it is a legitimate site as Trojans still are a thing on Android, that is probably why you should install Google Play in the first place as it has policies in place, so you are less vulnerable to malware)
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117895957
Unzip the MindtheGapps package from Androidfilehost and find the folder containing phonesky with the Google play apk.
Replace the folder in the Root explorer called fakestore in Priv-app with the phonesky folder. Go back to settings and revoke root. Reboot your device and now you should have Play store ready!
I have tried other variants of Gapps but currently only MindtheGapps work.
The Play store currently cannot update itself and refuses to run after a forced apk update. Will be looking into this issue.
Spoiler
Huge thanks to Mse1969 for his contributions to the modding community, for an old phone that has been abandoned by Huawei which repeatedly let down us, eventually refusing to unlock the bootloader.
This company deserves the sanctions.
For now I guess I would support Asus and HTC which are based in a democracy.
HI ..
I am interested in the procedure .. Please it could be possible to have some more info ?
Thanks
golvelliuscs said:
HI ..
I am interested in the procedure .. Please it could be possible to have some more info ?
Thanks
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Thanks for your suggestion. Original post updated with detailed instructions.