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rsngfrce

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I installed Vance manager and downloaded YouTube Vanced which needs to be installed, however , before installing it , I scanned three files which I found in folder /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.vanced.manager/files/vanced/nonroot using total virus

i.e
1 - dark.apk
2 - split_config.armeabi_v7a.apk
3 - split_config.en.apk

And found that file dark.apk contains some kind of virus/malware i.e Android.Android.WIN32.SpyNote.e

So, my question is that YouTube Vanced is safe to install ?
https://xdaforums.com/t/app-mod-root-nonroot-youtube-vanced-edition.3758757/post-84980351
 

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If you are concerned when one out of all the sources VirusTotal uses detects a virus, then I don't think you understand the purpose of using VirusTotal. Also, MaxSecure is considered a very basic and simple anti-malware solution and MaxSecure itself has been reported as containing a virus by other antivirus programs.
It is something to keep a note of. How come the same antivirus engine doesn't flag another build of the same app? Something must have changed in the app, isn't it?

I have seen a particular build of MiXplorer too being flagged by one of the antivirus engines on VirusTotal. Particularly that build. The build before and after came out clean. So something must have changed, isn't it?
 

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Hi, thanks for your faster reply.
When I want to open a link, I have a message that says "cannot open this link with YouTube"
That is an issue with YouTube being set as the default app, instead of Vanced. If YouTube is installed, go into App Info for it and set Open supported links to In other app. If you don't have YouTube disabled, try to do that (it should be possible even if not rooted). Vanced should be set up as shown below:

Screenshot_20210513-164514_Settings.png

It can be tricky to get this working correctly.
 
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That is an issue with YouTube being set as the default app, instead of Vanced. If YouTube is installed, go into App Info for it and set Open supported links to In other app. If you don't have YouTube disabled, try to do that (it should be possible even if not rooted). Vanced should be set up as shown below:

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It can be tricky to get this working correctly.
Thank you very much for your answer, I I will try this solution.
 

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FOLLOWING IS ABOUT A REGIONAL UPDATE FROM GOOGLE.

(THIS IS NOT A VANCED FEATURE, RATHER AN regional UPDATE in India FROM GOOGLE IN ORIGINAL YTB APP WHICH ALSO REFLECTS IN VANCED VERSION.)
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(pls dont delete this post as if it affects users in India only).


It does not has a EXPLORE TAB in the bottom bar instead it has a Tab for SHORTS!!!
20210515_134033.jpg

Can it be replaced back with Explore Tab??
20210515_134238.jpg
The in-layout of app is syjced with Google updates. I mean whatever changes google makes to OFFICIAL YOUTUBE APP, the same is reflected in VANCED VERSION too. Google recently replaced The "EXPLORE" TAB with SHORTS tab. Its good for those who want to use the latest layout by google but VANCED can change this thing!!! Afterall Vanced is a Mod-apk, it can get Explore tab from website to sit in the bottom bar.
I have attached screenshots of older ytb version and latest Vanced version with SHORTS tab. See for more details! :-]
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Screenshot_20210515-133708.jpg

P.S. Here is a link to an article stating this change may be imprlemented in future and now it has been!!! Link : https://www.socialmediatoday.com/ne...-button-to-user-home-screens-in-india/592662/
 

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I have checked with another device i.e. realme 3 pro with non rooted version and mi note 5 pro rooted version
Both have same problem, when playing video in full screen the brightness reaches to 100% automatically everytime
 
That is an issue with YouTube being set as the default app, instead of Vanced. If YouTube is installed, go into App Info for it and set Open supported links to In other app. If you don't have YouTube disabled, try to do that (it should be possible even if not rooted). Vanced should be set up as shown below:

View attachment 5308437

It can be tricky to get this working correctly.
It's working fine now, thanks you very much for your explanation.
 
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I have checked with another device i.e. realme 3 pro with non rooted version and mi note 5 pro rooted version
Both have same problem, when playing video in full screen the brightness reaches to 100% automatically everytime
Bro i have bone rooted vanced 16.16.38. My brightness goes down to 0% in fullscreen automatically. Idk how to solve it. I just turned off SWIPE controls for brightness.
 

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Hi, I had just updated Vanced app to 16.16.38 . This latest version does not has a EXPLORE TAB in the bottom bar instead it has a Tab for SHORTS!!!View attachment 5309751
Can it be replaced back with Explore Tab??
View attachment 5309753
The in-layout of app is syjced with Google updates. I mean whatever changes google makes to OFFICIAL YOUTUBE APP, the same is reflected in VANCED VERSION too. Google recently replaced The "EXPLORE" TAB with SHORTS tab. Its good for those who want to use the latest layout by google but VANCED can change this thing!!! Afterall Vanced is a Mod-apk, it can get Explore tab from website to sit in the bottom bar.
I have attached screenshots of older ytb version and latest Vanced version with SHORTS tab. See for more details! :-]
View attachment 5309755

View attachment 5309745
P.S. Here is a link to an article stating this change may be imprlemented in future and now it has been!!! Link : https://www.socialmediatoday.com/ne...-button-to-user-home-screens-in-india/592662/
You seem so convinced that the Vanced team can/wants to change this, you must have some profound insights I'm not aware of. Without even saying the magic word... painful 😬

I'm on the same version as you are and I still see 'Explore'; this means it's regulated server side. Sooo..... #BlameGoogle
 

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Hi, I had just updated Vanced app to 16.16.38 . This latest version does not has a EXPLORE TAB in the bottom bar instead it has a Tab for SHORTS!!!View attachment 5309751
Can it be replaced back with Explore Tab??
View attachment 5309753
The in-layout of app is syjced with Google updates. I mean whatever changes google makes to OFFICIAL YOUTUBE APP, the same is reflected in VANCED VERSION too. Google recently replaced The "EXPLORE" TAB with SHORTS tab. Its good for those who want to use the latest layout by google but VANCED can change this thing!!! Afterall Vanced is a Mod-apk, it can get Explore tab from website to sit in the bottom bar.
I have attached screenshots of older ytb version and latest Vanced version with SHORTS tab. See for more details! :-]
View attachment 5309755

View attachment 5309745
P.S. Here is a link to an article stating this change may be imprlemented in future and now it has been!!! Link : https://www.socialmediatoday.com/ne...-button-to-user-home-screens-in-india/592662/
Also the latest 16.16.38 (Vanced root on my side), still having Explore - see screenshot
 

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Also the latest 16.16.38 (Vanced root on my side), still having Explore - see screenshot
Yes, it is based on region updates by GOOGLE. It is not a VANCED feature but rather a Google Feature.

If u r not from India(Asian country) then u will have different ytb version and features.

I am asking to address this issue by VANCED team in my region as Vanced is a MOD APK. And Mod can do things which normal apps can't.
 

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Hi,
I'm trying to install root version 16.16.38 on FlymeOS 8 (android 7.1.2+root+spoofing signature+microG all installed fine)

I always get an error after installation.
And it installs only the stock youtube (non-vanced).

Where i can download vanced APKS root version ?

I would like to try to install it manually using the SAI app.
 

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Yes, it is based on region updates by GOOGLE. It is not a VANCED feature but rather a Google Feature.

If u r not from India(Asian country) then u will have different ytb version and features.

I am asking to address this issue by VANCED team in my region as Vanced is a MOD APK. And Mod can do things which normal apps can't.
Using that tone, you are not asking or requesting anything, you are telling Vanced to address this non-issue. Please don't patronize me or anyone else on this forum, it's awfully disrespectful. About respect: I'm still not seeing any magic word in the above. Now will you please drop this pointless discussion? You have made your point clear enough.

Especially your "better apps then this!!!!" statement is not welcome here. Address your fellow human beings with the respect and love they deserve.
 
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Hi,
I'm trying to install root version 16.16.38 on FlymeOS 8 (android 7.1.2+root+spoofing signature+microG all installed fine)

I always get an error after installation.
And it installs only the stock youtube (non-vanced).

Where i can download vanced APKS root version ?

I would like to try to install it manually using the SAI app.
Are you sure that stock YT was removed before initiating Vanced install? If not, it's best to clear any traces of both stock and Vanced to ensure a clean installation. Also, root version doesn't need MicroG but you may have installed that for other purposes of course.
 
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    Mod Edit├┤Closing note. YouTube Vanced lives on in ReVanced (not affiliated with Vanced)├

    ‼️Before asking or posting anything, please read the first and second posts.‼️

    Always check the official Vanced website or XDA thread when downloading. Other sites are fake, contain advertisements (possibly even malware), and have older versions.

    Vanced Banner-01-01.png

    Vanced is a well-known modded version of the YouTube app with many features such as ad-blocking and background playback. Vanced also offers some extra features to enhance the user experience. The entire list is available below:

    Features:



    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

    Since YouTube v14.41.52, Google has moved to split APKs format. The Android package installer doesn't support Split apks yet, so we are now using Vanced manager for installing all vanced apps. The steps to use the vanced manager are below:
    Especially for MIUI, there's a separate guide that can be accessed using this link. For all other devices, please follow below:

    For Non-Root:
    1. Install Vanced Manager
    2. Open Vanced Manager and tap the blue arrow in the lower right corner.
    3. Begin installing Vanced microG. (Without which you won't be able to install Vanced (or Music Vanced) or use login)
    4. Then install Vanced (or Music Vanced), log in to your account and enjoy!
    For Root:
    1. Install Vanced Manager
    2. Open Vanced manager and tap on the "Magisk" icon to grant root permissions.​
    3. Once you are in, begin installing Vanced (or Music Vanced).​


    Important information:

    • We replaced our root installation with vanced manager, which directly mounts vanced on top of Youtube in the /data/app directory, making it easier and faster than before.
    • Vanced will not block ads while casting since when you use the casting feature, it doesn't send the video from your phone to the Chromecast/TV. Instead, your phone acts like a remote controller for the youtube app in your Chromecast/TV. That is why the advertisement is displayed.
    • Purchasing items in the non-root version of the app will not work as microG doesn't support it. Hence, it is preferable to use the original YouTube app or using the web version for any purchase.
    • If your videos are lagging or the application starts to crash while watching live videos, please enable VP9 codec from codec override present under vanced settings. Google forced the ExoPlayer v2, which is highly experimental and unstable on unsupported devices.
    • YouTube has dropped support for Android 5 (Lollipop) with v17.xx.xx. Hence, the minimum supported version is now Android 6 and above.


    Known bugs:

    • Swipe down gesture for refreshing home feed breaks randomly. It's an issue with litho that only Google can fix. There's nothing we can do to fix it. (Tap here to learn more)
    • As of v16.16.38, casting won't work due to an upstream microG bug. (Tap here to learn more)
    • On portrait/vertical videos, preferred quality options do not work.
    • Swipe controls triggers when swiping either upwards or downwards to scroll through description or in live chat when in landscape mode.
    • On new action bar layouts(server-sided feature), the new toggles won't work.
    • Info cards toggle is broken (Temp fix: Disable it through your Google account settings. This setting disables info cards everywhere.)
    • App crashes with java.lang.ExceptionInInitializerError while playing some video outside of vanced.
    • Manual codec override is broken and very experimental.
    • Some users might face geographical ads on YouTube Shorts tab.
    • SponsorBlock segments at the end of videos in playlists causes playback on the next video to start where the previous one ended.


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    BUG Reports:


    Steps to do before reporting a bug:
    1. Do a search and see if it has already been reported
    2. Check that the bug is actually a Vanced bug and doesn't happen in the original YouTube.
    Steps to do when reporting a bug:
    1. Make sure you are being enough descriptive of the problem.
    2. Take a logcat (Google search if you don't know how). Especially if the issue is a crash.
    3. Taking pictures of the problem doesn't hurt.
    4. If the report is vague (missing information), it will most likely just be ignored. If you are not going to show any effort in resolving the problem, why should I?
    Bug report template:
    1. Vanced exact version number (Do NOT say latest).
    2. Download link used to download Vanced.
    3. Installation method (whether user SAI or Vanced Manager)
    4. Device.
    5. ROM (optional may not help).
    6. Any applied Substratum/swift overlays.
    7. Logs if there are any crashes/force closes (upload to Pastebin or hastebin or katbin) and paste the link of it with your report. [Check here to know how to get logs]
    8. A brief description of the issue
    9. Any installed mods to the system.
    10. Test your issue on the stock youtube app

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    New site up https://vanced.azurewebsites.net/ with latest version of YouTube as base (13.10). Includes some bugfixes and other changes detailed on discord. At the time of writing this post apkmirror lacks apks for arm so you will have to wait a while until it has them and then we will be able to make arm root builds.
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    New update is out v13.28.54 with following changes:
    - 13.28.53 Full width search bar fix
    - Translation support for more strings
    - HDR brightness bug fixed when using swipe controls
    - Auto repeat can now be linked to autoplay toggle
    - Top-Swipe paddig range added
    - Seek buttons fixed
    - COMPLETE REWORK of all mods for v13.27+ versions (many thx and all credits to @Razerman !!)