However, note that you are basically pirating a Google service since Vanced gives you free YouTube Premium, so you may not want to risk losing all the data in your primary Google/YouTube account by violating terms of service. Otherwise, if you try to use the app, all your subscriptions, playlist, and videos will not be accessible. Instead, it uses microG, an open-source version of Google Play Services, to add your account. Step 3: Add Your Account (Optional)īy default, YouTube Vanced doesn't have access to your Google account.

Once installed, a prompt will congratulate you for the installation and direct you to YouTube Vanced app.

Highlights the segment in the specific colour based on its category in the playback timeline.You will now begin the process of sideloading the app, so tap 'Install' on the system prompt when asked.

Complete control over whether to automatically skip a segment category or show a button for skipping, or simply just not skipping it at all.

Also allows you to submit your own segments to the API and contribute to the wider community.

You can find more information on how it works

It also supports skipping other categories, such as intros, outros and reminders to subscribe.

Features the ability to skip annoying sponsor segments (where a youtuber advertises a service or product in the middle of a video).

Allows you to toggle home ads, most UI ads, Merchandise ads, Community posts, Movie upselling, compact banner info (such as the covid info), remove comments entirely, compact movie, movie shelf removal and many more!.

Force the default video resolution as high or low as you want and even override your screen resolution for that sharp 4k playback on any device, and also allows you to change default playback speed to anywhere between 0.25x to 2x (assuming your device is powerful enough).

(Custom device configs for these features can be found on our discord or XDA)

Allows you to override Codec options such as forcing H264 for old devices or VP9, this also allows you to force HDR playback or turn off 60fps if you prefer a cinematic experience.

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