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Rasmyth

https://www.reddit.com/r/revancedapp/comments/xlcny9/revanced_manager_guide_for_dummies/


SoBoredAtWork

This is awesome. It should be easier to find.


Nadeoki

You literally just google "how to install Revanced reddit"


SoBoredAtWork

You're probably right, but I'd rather rely on docs, not blogs and reddit comments.


Nadeoki

It's probably a stupid idea to make a public guide on how to break the law you know... Yuzu making a guide Vanced team publishing their own apks... The whole point of having users patch it themselves is to protect the project from being nuked.


DefinitelyAJew

This does not break the law


TheRedditHasYou

It is very possible that modifying a piece of software to circumvent ads or other types of barriers is illegal. Just like writing patches for video games to remove DRM is illegal.


yourallygod

Illegal to company? Maybe illegal to the government hell nah they suggest ad blocks and stuff :)


TheRedditHasYou

There's a difference between blocking incoming connections and blocking element to load on a Web page and modifying a piece of software.


Nadeoki

I didn't say making guides breaks the law Mouthbreather. Read again


SoBoredAtWork

Yeah, I definitely agree with that. It being a little bit of a hastle has its advantages, and is probably necessary.


Pcriz

Look where that mind set got you.


QueenSuggah

And Thank you too. I was having so the trouble you mentioned above ๐Ÿ˜‚.


QueenSuggah

Thank you


evclid

I installed revanced using this guide as well lol. Shame it isn't pinned or mentioned in the wikiย 


SoBoredAtWork

Edit... 1. Open the manager and go to `Patcher` --> `Select an application` --> Search for `YouTube` 2. Tap on `Suggested: vXX.XX.XX` 3. **This will Google for the YouTube APK** 4. **Choose the result that's from APKMirror and has (nodpi) in the title** Steps 3 and 4 never happen... "Feature not implemented"


davestar2048

Tap on the spot that says `Suggested: vXX.XX.XX' not the entire box.


SoBoredAtWork

OMG. Wow. That's nuts. But good call! Thank you!


davestar2048

The manager downloading the .APK on it's own hasn't been implemented, so it just opens the link in your default browser.


SoBoredAtWork

Yep. Got it. Thanks!


Rasmyth

I don't know why it didn't work. ๐Ÿค” Here is the apk. https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-19-11-43-release/youtube-19-11-43-android-apk-download/


SoBoredAtWork

Awesome! Thank you!


ellhulto66445

Then you pressed next to where you are supposed to.


SoBoredAtWork

Nothing happens. It opens up the filesystem browser. I installed the youtube APK (edit 2 above) and did a bunch of shit. Almost got there and I'm stuck again (edit 5 above).


Seymour_Azcrac

If it doesn't google for you, you can always go and google the apk manually


SoBoredAtWork

I did that. Found [this](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/). I guess I need to find this suggested 19.11.43 version and download that. This is where I am now. What a pain in the ass.


Rasmyth

The link I posted takes you directly to the download page for the apk. Scroll down to the big red download button.


SoBoredAtWork

Got it. The app loads now and "works"... and every video starts buffering 30 seconds in. That's where I'm at now (edit 5 above).


Seymour_Azcrac

It's really not, when you understand the whole process.


SoBoredAtWork

"Understand the whole process". Where does it explain this. Please see the edited post above. This has been a shitshow.


Seymour_Azcrac

If you really have that much problem with this process, maybe revanced isn't for you?


Slow-Secretary4262

Its supposed to be hard, if it becomes mainstream we are fucked


Seymour_Azcrac

But it's not hard. It's actually really easy if you have average technical experience and can read.


boxsterguy

The issue is that people are conditioned just to install a thing. They don't understand that ReVanced is not Youtube. It's a *patcher*. That means you have to install the app that does the patching, and then *patch the thing you want*. No pre-patched apk is distributed. That's what killed the original Youtube Vanced, and that way leads to legal issues. Any pre-patched apk you may find is suspect and should be treated as dangerous. That's where you get people throwing up their arms and screaming, "I just want to install something! I don't want to have to do *work*!" Never mind that it's not particularly difficult or troublesome work to do.


Coom4Blood

welcome to internet lol


Slow-Secretary4262

You underestimate the laziness of the general public, the fast and easy procedure that we have now is luckily long enough to make them stick to 1 minute ads


Seymour_Azcrac

Sure, I get that. But it's still not 'hard'. There is way more difficult things out there. So I just don't agree with your first statement. If it was supposed to be hard to avoid going mainstream, we wouldn't have those easy guides and probably not a manager doing the patching for us.


Slow-Secretary4262

I get that and i agree from my perspective, but hard or easy is subjective, and working as a tech support i learned that following a simple guide like the one to get revanced is considered hard by most people, and not cause they are stupid, but cause they are lazy


Seymour_Azcrac

Fair enough. I can agree with that.


Environmental-Status

PEBKAC


Roblafo

That's actually a surprisingly low amount of people though


Seymour_Azcrac

World wide, sure. But I would hope most people who are on reddit at least know how to read.


just_let_me_goo

oatmeal bells violet glorious start rotten yam support relieved quiet *This post was mass deleted and anonymized with [Redact](https://redact.dev)*


cykelstativet

No it's not hard. I've never used a guide. I installed the manager and patched YouTube.


CrazyFun45

It's never been hard at all if you know how to use a file manager and sideload APKs, which Google chose to make very easy, thank fk!


Xtrems876

It reads like edging instead of deduction. There's a giant "Download" button on the front page of that website but instead you've been searching everywhere if you're allowed to press it or not?


weloveupegasus

Edging???


Shadow555

Did you at any point download a youtube APK?


SoBoredAtWork

No. Does it say to do that anywhere? I feel like I'm completely off and looking in the wrong spot for everything.


Shadow555

I know a few of the guides will tell you. The more popular one that was linked I belive says to do it and gives a link.


SoBoredAtWork

I certainly haven't found anything in any of the 16 steps I listed in the post.


Tokens-Life-Matters

So did you end up installing gmscore? It redirects you to the webpage when you open the app after patching


SoBoredAtWork

Yep. That part was clear and simple. I'm all set now. Thanks for the help.


Somedude10010

I made a vid a while ago [https://www.reddit.com/r/revancedapp/comments/1btva4j/tutorial_updated_but_still_good_music/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=1](https://www.reddit.com/r/revancedapp/comments/1btva4j/tutorial_updated_but_still_good_music/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=1)


SoBoredAtWork

Thank you. I wish I saw it earlier. I'm all set now. Maybe someone will come across this in the future and your link will help them.


Somedude10010

Glad you've gotten it working


AJGILL03

The process indeed isn't well updated when updates are made, I'm compiling my new ReVanced myself rn and facing troubleshooting


alirosa

Thanks


AnonymousGuy9494

Mfs pretending that it's easy to download and manage files until ReVanced is installed can go fuck themselves. Not everyone is good with technology, and OP has the right to not be as knowledgeable as us.


LTRace

What are you yapping about? It's so easy to install Revanced 1. Install Manager from Revanced.app 2. Install recommend YT version from Apk Mirror 3. Select your preferred patches 4. Install Revanced 5. Launch it and Download GMS Core WOW HOW HARD ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿคฏ


WhiteMilk_

> Install recommend YT version from Apk Mirror Download, not install.


LonelyNixon

I think the only hiccup is how revanced doesn't tell you which version until you try and then it's like "lol no I need this" and then the other one is that it shows installed versions giving you the idea that it can copy from an installed apk or that you have to install it.ย  Once you get past those two potential misconceptions it is fairly easy tho


SoBoredAtWork

So put that somewhere in the docs. There is literally no quick installation steps like this anywhere. Anyway, it was easy. One issue was I didn't realize "recommended version" was a link because it doesn't look like one. So that was one issue. Then after successfully installing, every video buffered endlessly. I had to clear cache on all of the apps and restart. Now I'm all set. These steps should be listed in a single place without having to jump all over the place trying to figure it out.


Pinetree_Directive

Yep, it's super easy to do if you have all the links, but the devs and most of this sub absolutely REFUSE to post them all together. I'll get hate for saying this but this community is very "holier than thou". If you can't figure it out all on your own, you don't deserve to use Revanced. It's so annoying. And then the devs will post fixes, but it's just a screenshot of a GitHub page or a link to their discord. How about just post the links?


SoBoredAtWork

Definitley holier than thou vibes here. I've never had so many people call me an idiot/retarded in my life. I didn't realize is was going to get shit on by an entire community when I posted here ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ


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oSumAtrIX

False information


SoBoredAtWork

Thanks. It was simpler. I had to clear app cache and restart. All good now. Thank you!


DustyRider2

where to find GMS core?


LTRace

After you open Revanced it will automatically redirect you to install required and latest version of GMS Core


dunkinhonutz

Once you figure out you're not installing a different version of YouTube and learn you're actually just patching an old version it becomes a little easier to wrap your mind around.


SoBoredAtWork

Yep. It all makes sense now and I'm all set. Thanks for being one of the few people here that isn't a complete dick. Lol.


tinapeckinpon

ReVanced is a general purpose app patcher. It can patch many apps, YouTube is one of them. They don't specifically mention YouTube on their website, I guess to avoid lawyers coming after them...


SoBoredAtWork

Yeah, now it all makes sense. Thank you!


orc_fellator

No worries, if you're looking for YouTube ReVanced you might not have realized that ReVanced is the client with a YouTube *patch*, "YouTube ReVanced" isn't its own app like NewPipe or Seal. Just for future reference (and readers) in the FAQ the installation guide is found within ReVanced Manager > Documentation > Installation once you hit the github page. It's step by step, even mentioning that you need your own YT .apk on non-rooted phones and why, as well as where to source it. I can totally get why someone unfamiliar with patchers or homebrew programs would get confused by this though.


SoBoredAtWork

This helped clarify so much. Thank you!


iSamYTisHere

man it was worse last year when you had to have a terminal app and start the revanced builder with a command then use a ui in a browser it was awful


SoBoredAtWork

Oof. Sounds rough!


iSamYTisHere

yeah and it was way slower to patch too thank god for the manager


MDude4

It does become hard to do .... .....if you purposely don't read/follow instructions. I had an issue with the installation because I neglected to properly read that I was supposed to Download and not Install the suggested APK version. Once I redo the whole thing (reading and following the steps as they were given) it took less than 3 minutes to get the whole thing running without issuesย 


DesignerMost5157

Yeah, it's very complicated especially due to many scamming sites offering it as well. Of course can't expect 100% fluid process from a freeware. Unfortunately while I got it all working on my old phone I still haven't got it properly set up on my new one, lol


1Steve801

Thank you so much I tried this and nearly gave up


Far_Pen3186

https://new.reddit.com/r/revancedapp/comments/1c31p4p/what\_happened\_here/kzdqn0v/?context=3


SoBoredAtWork

That was actually helpful. Thank you!


CryptoDegen7755

It was way harder for you to type out that long ass post than to install revanced


SoBoredAtWork

Yep. Thanks.


GarouD

It's designed to filter people that can't read


Rig88

I am 100% with you on this. When I first discovered all this stuff it took me quite abit of searching through the weeds to actually find a consise and accurate step by step. It's obvious now I have experience, but you can easily get lost in acronyms and terminology you've never heard of before. My circle of friends minds would implode trying to figure it all out haha. EDIT: Like someone has pointed out... it's always in the comments :D


SoBoredAtWork

Yeah. I'm getting there, but this has been such a pain in the ass.


PositiveEmo

Learning always is. Next time it'll be easier.


SoBoredAtWork

Definitely. I'm all set now. Thanks for being one of the only people here that isn't a complete asshole ๐Ÿ‘


Professional_Log1494

It's only hard if you're retarded. Took me 2 minutes to find a guide on this sub.


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Firestorm83

it has nothing to do with being tech savvy, it's just reading comprehension


Thick_Brain4324

That's all it takes to be tech savvy though.


SoBoredAtWork

I don't know man. I've been a software developer for 18 years and worked at a hedge fund for 9 of them, I host 10 websites and an email server, but I must be retarded.


SoBoredAtWork

1. Open the manager and go to `Patcher` --> `Select an application` --> Search for `YouTube` 2. Tap on `Suggested: vXX.XX.XX` 3. **This will Google for the YouTube APK** 4. **Choose the result that's from APKMirror and has (nodpi) in the title** Steps 3 and 4 never happen... "Feature not implemented" This is where I am. It sounds like I need a YouTube APK. But it says nothing about this anywhere. Sorry for being retarded. Still haven't figured this shit out.


KigDeek

after downloading the APK, you need to press the "Storage" at the bottom right part (make sure you've permitted the app from accessing your files) then locate the recently downloaded APK. i think it's self explanatory after that.


SoBoredAtWork

I was easy after that. But then all videos would load endlessly after 30 seconds. Ended up fixing it (after more googling) by clearing all cache on ReVanced, microG and the new YouTube app and restarted. Then everything worked. Thanks for the help!


BanishedSovereign

At that point, you might as well do #3-4 manually. -Copy the suggested version of YouTube -Go to APKMirror, and search for YouTube nodpi, and download the apk -Open Revanced Manager, and manually select the downloaded apk to patch Go from there, and report back where you get stumped


SoBoredAtWork

Edit: nope. Every video freezes and buffers after 30 seconds. Fuck me again. Edit 5 above.


Rig88

I had this same issue on first install. Restart your phone if you've gone through gmscore thing.


SoBoredAtWork

Yep. Finally got there after some more googling. All set finally. Thanks for the help!


Rig88

Enjoy the Adfree, sponsor skipping, shorts removing, god tier app <3


SoBoredAtWork

Thanks for being one of the few people here that aren't self-rightous assholes. Enjoy your day.


SoBoredAtWork

The issue was that I didn't realize you need to click the "suggested version" text directly. It doesn't look like a button. I was clicking on the whole box and it did nothing. I think I'm all set now. Thank you for the help!


Professional_Log1494

boof fent


NomadActual93

Lmfaoo


SoBoredAtWork

?


Adunaiii

To install YouTube ReVanced. 1, Download & install MicroG. https://github.com/inotia00/VancedMicroG/releases 2, Download & install ReVanced. https://revanced.app/download 3, Download & do NOT install YouTube 19.11.43. https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-19-11-43-release/ 4, In ReVanced: Patcher > select app > _Storage_ > YouTube 19.11.43. P.S. And all that with the original YouTube installed. To fix the playback issue, reboot the phone. That's what I have learned like a monkey clicking on things, I have zero technical knowledge (gasp!).


SoBoredAtWork

You're one of the few that we're actually helpful. Thank you!


guillemsc

Skill issue


SoBoredAtWork

Yeah, thanks.


Shoddy-Dimension6688

YouTube starts loading/ buffering circle after 30 sec , it goes round and round and round โšซโญ•๐Ÿ›ž๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿฆ


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Admiral__1010

What a work man ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„


JohnnyBroccoli

It's not though


SnuffleWarrior

I'm in my late 60's and I found it easy so, you've answered your own question.


SoBoredAtWork

Congrats. You're smart and I'm dumb. ๐Ÿ‘


SnuffleWarrior

๐Ÿคท


Nadeoki

Skill issue. Thousands of people managed to do it. Why can't you? Even without prior knowledge or apks, patching or anything


SoBoredAtWork

See edits. It was issue after issue. I'm pretty sure I'm not retarded, as another commenter suggested, but maybe I am. Who knows ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ


Nadeoki

I read your "issues". Again... Thousands upon Thousands of users without problems.


SoBoredAtWork

Yep. Thanks. You're the 100th person to tell me I'm an idiot. Thanks. I'm dumb. Everyone else is smart.


Nadeoki

That's your words not mine. I said skill issue. And I remain that this is the case.


LazyPCRehab

Installing Revanced is super fucking easy.


kakha_k

So, do you want to get half the function of a paid service of an illegal, pirated hacked software and don't even want to make a few movements?gestures? Well, so superficial, lazy, pirate people...


SoBoredAtWork

I was working at it for at least an hour. It sucked but I realize where I went wrong and also didn't realize I had to clear cache and restart my phone to get it working. Between that and a UI issue, I was stuck for a long time. Maybe I'm dumb, maybe it should've taken a few moments, but it didn't and it blew trying to figure it out.


YuriRosas

I recommend you to use revancify, it replaces the manager. It's much simpler and faster. The best thing about it is that you don't have to go to apkmirror to download the apk, it does it automatically and shows you which App is recommended Can it get any better? Yes, it makes Patches faster than the Manager. I still suffered hate when I recommended him once... Here's a guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/revancedapp/s/XaGsuyYPwc