There was a time when using YouTube felt smooth. No sudden ads, no locked features, and you didn’t feel pushed to pay for Premium just to get something basic. Then came YouTube Vanced, and for a while, things felt right again. Now, with that version gone, many people are left wondering what to do next. The answer is ReVanced. It might sound a bit technical at first, but really, it’s just a newer way to bring back all those helpful tools without losing the YouTube you know. Let me guide you through it step by step, like I would explain to a friend who asked for help.
What is YouTube Vanced
YouTube Vanced was a modified version of the official app, and it gave users more control. No ads, background play, and dark mode were all there without needing to pay extra. For those who got used to it, going back to the regular app felt like a downgrade. Since Vanced isn’t maintained anymore, ReVanced is now taking its place. The big difference here is that ReVanced works by patching the official app instead of giving you a completely new app to install. So you’re working with the real thing, just enhanced with features that are actually useful. It’s more customizable, and works well with regular updates too.
Vanced With ReVanced Patches
ReVanced uses patches, which are small upgrades that change how the YouTube app behaves. You install the YouTube app, and then apply patches using a tool called the ReVanced Manager. You choose what you want to add, like blocking ads or enabling background play. This way, you don’t get stuck with features you don’t need, and you can keep the app as light or packed as you prefer. It feels like you’re building your own version of YouTube, and once it’s ready, it works just like the old Vanced app did, or even better in some ways.
No more ads
Let’s be honest, most of us are tired of watching ads every time we click a video. With ReVanced, you can patch your app to block ads fully. It doesn’t pause or delay the video. It just plays like it should, from start to finish, without anything getting in the way. No distractions, no popups, just clean playback every time.
Background sound
You know how annoying it is when a video stops the moment you switch apps or lock your phone? Background playback is one of those features that make watching feel more flexible. You can patch it in easily with ReVanced and then listen to music, podcasts or anything else while doing other things on your phone.
Choose how it looks
ReVanced lets you control how your app looks. If you prefer a darker screen, especially at night, you can pick from dark mode or AMOLED black. It reduces eye strain and looks more modern too. You don’t need to go into YouTube settings every time. Once you patch it, it remembers what you like.
Auto skip sponsor parts
Many creators now include sponsor segments in their videos, and that’s totally fine. But not everyone wants to watch them. With a patch for SponsorBlock, ReVanced can skip those parts automatically. You won’t need to touch the screen. It just jumps ahead so you keep watching the main video.
Swipe for brightness
Once you try this feature, it’s hard to go back. ReVanced gives you a patch where you can change brightness and volume just by swiping on the screen. It’s smoother and faster than using the buttons. And it works without leaving the video or opening settings.
Fix video quality
Sometimes, YouTube tries to be smart and switches video quality on its own. But it often gets it wrong. ReVanced lets you lock in a specific resolution, like 720p or 1080p, and it stays that way. No more blurry videos just because the app thought it knew better.
How to Download and Install
To get ReVanced set up properly, you only need to go to youtubevanced.org one time to get the files. After that, everything happens inside the manager app without much hassle.
Steps to follow:
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Download ReVanced Manager from the website
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Install MicroG so your Google account works
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Pick YouTube as the app you want to patch
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Select the patches that matter to you
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Let the app build and install it for you
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Launch it and start watching your way
FAQ
Do I need to root my phone?
No, ReVanced works on both rooted and non-rooted devices. Most users are using it on non-rooted phones. It’s safe, and you won’t be breaking anything by installing or removing it later.
Is ReVanced legal to use?
There’s no clear law that says using a patched version is illegal, especially since you’re not hacking into YouTube’s servers or stealing anything. You’re just changing how your app looks and behaves on your own phone.
Can I sign in to my YouTube account?
Yes, you can. That’s what MicroG is for. It helps you sign in just like you would on the normal app. So you can see your subscriptions, history, playlists and everything else.
What if I don’t like it later?
You can uninstall ReVanced anytime. It won’t mess with your phone or leave anything broken. You just remove the patched app and go back to the official one from the Play Store.
Do I need to keep patching it every time?
Only when YouTube gets updated and the patches stop working. That usually doesn’t happen too often, and the team updates patches pretty fast. The manager app helps you do it again without needing to learn the whole process from the start.
Is it safe from viruses or spying?
ReVanced is open-source. That means anyone can check the code. So far, nothing bad has been found in it. Just make sure you download it from the right website and not some random one.
Conclusion
If you’ve been missing the old Vanced features or just want to enjoy YouTube in a way that feels right again, ReVanced is worth your time. It brings back the small things that make a big difference, from no ads to background play and custom themes. Even though the setup may look tricky at first, it’s actually simple once you do it once. With the freedom to choose only the features that matter to you, ReVanced puts you back in control of how you want to watch. Try it out and see how much better YouTube can be when it works your way.