YouTube ReVanced Installation Guide
ReVanced is a modified version of YouTube that provides premium features without a subscription. This guide will walk you through the installation process on Android devices.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- An Android device running Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher
- At least 100MB of free storage space
- Unknown sources installation enabled in your device settings
Installation Steps
Step 1: Download the Required APKs
Download the following APKs from our website:
- YouTube ReVanced
- MicroG (required for YouTube ReVanced to work)
Step 2: Install MicroG First
MicroG is a free and open-source implementation of Google's proprietary Android user-space apps and libraries. It's required for ReVanced to work properly.
- Open your device's file manager and navigate to the downloaded MicroG APK
- Tap on the APK file to begin installation
- If prompted, allow installation from unknown sources
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation
- Open the MicroG app and complete the initial setup:
- Grant necessary permissions
- Sign in with your Google account (optional but recommended)
Step 3: Install YouTube ReVanced
- Open your device's file manager and navigate to the downloaded YouTube ReVanced APK
- Tap on the APK file to begin installation
- If prompted, allow installation from unknown sources
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation
- Open the YouTube ReVanced app and sign in with your Google account
Troubleshooting
- Installation Issues
- MicroG Issues
- App Crashes
If you encounter issues installing any of the APKs:
- Make sure "Install from Unknown Sources" is enabled in your device settings
- Check that you have enough storage space
- Try restarting your device and attempting the installation again
If you experience problems with MicroG:
- Make sure MicroG is installed before YouTube
- Check that you've granted all necessary permissions
- Try reinstalling MicroG and then YouTube ReVanced
If the app crashes or doesn't work properly:
- Make sure you have the latest version of MicroG installed
- Check that you've signed in to your Google account in MicroG
- Try clearing the app cache and data, then restart the app
- Ensure your device meets the minimum requirements (Android 8.0+)
Features
ReVanced YouTube offers many premium features without a subscription:
- Ad-free experience (no video ads, no banner ads)
- Background playback
- Picture-in-picture mode
- SponsorBlock integration (automatically skips sponsored segments)
- Custom themes and appearance options
- Download videos (requires additional patches)
- And many more!
Updates
ReVanced is regularly updated to maintain compatibility with the latest YouTube version. Check our website periodically for new releases.
Legal Disclaimer
ReVanced is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to YouTube or Google. It is a community-driven project that modifies existing applications to provide additional features. Use at your own risk and discretion.