YouTube Vanced APK Download (v21.13.164)
Watch YouTube with no ads, keep videos playing with the screen off, and skip sponsor segments automatically. Get the latest YouTube Vanced for Android — free, no root needed.
- No ads
- Screen-off playback
- SponsorBlock
- Dislikes are back
- No root
YouTube Vanced (Morphe build)
Latest versionInstall MicroG RE first if you want to sign in with your Google account.
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How to install YouTube Vanced
YouTube Vanced installs next to the normal YouTube app — you do not need to uninstall anything or root your phone.
Install MicroG RE
Download MicroG RE and install it. It lets Vanced sign in to your Google account. Had MicroG from an older download? Uninstall it first.
Install YouTube Vanced
Download the Vanced APK, open it and tap Install. Allow “Install unknown apps” if Android asks.
Sign in and watch
Open YouTube Vanced, sign in (optional) and your subscriptions, playlists and history are all there — without ads.
MicroG RE: needed to sign in
Vanced is a modified YouTube app, so Google Play Services will not let it sign in directly. MicroG RE is a small open-source helper that handles the Google login for Vanced.
Without MicroG, Vanced still plays videos — you just can’t use your account, subscriptions or playlists. MicroG does not replace Play Services and does not touch your other apps.
MicroG RE
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What you get with YouTube Vanced
Everything from the normal YouTube app, plus the features people usually pay YouTube Premium for — and a few that Premium doesn’t have.
No ads
Video ads, banner ads and promoted items are removed before they load. No skipping, no waiting.
Background & screen-off play
Lock your phone or switch apps and the audio keeps going — perfect for music, podcasts and lectures.
SponsorBlock
Automatically skips sponsor reads, intros and “like and subscribe” reminders, using community-marked segments.
Return YouTube Dislike
See the dislike count again, so you can spot clickbait and bad tutorials before you watch.
Picture-in-picture
Keep a video floating in a small window while you chat, browse or check maps.
Swipe controls
Swipe up or down on the player to change brightness and volume, like a proper video player.
Loop & custom speed
Repeat a video forever and pick any playback speed, not only the default steps.
Hide Shorts & clutter
Remove Shorts, the cast button, “For you” shelves and other parts of the interface you never use.
True black (AMOLED) theme
A pure black dark mode that looks great on OLED screens and saves battery.
YouTube screen off APK: keep playing with the screen locked
The normal YouTube app stops the video as soon as you lock the screen or open another app — unless you pay for Premium. YouTube Vanced removes that limit. It is the easiest YouTube screen off APK for Android.
- Open a video or playlist in YouTube Vanced.
- Press the power button or go to your home screen.
- Playback continues. Use the notification to pause, skip or go back.
Tip: turn on Settings → Playback → Background play if it was switched off. It works on mobile data and Wi-Fi, and it uses far less battery than keeping the screen on.
Great for
- Music and full albums
- Podcasts, audiobooks and talk shows
- Lectures, courses and sermons
- Sleep sounds and white noise
YouTube vs YouTube Premium vs YouTube Vanced
| Feature | YouTube (free) | YouTube Premium | YouTube Vanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ads | Yes | No ads | No ads |
| Background / screen-off play | No | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-in-picture | Some countries | Yes | Yes |
| SponsorBlock | No | No | Yes |
| Dislike counts | Hidden | Hidden | Shown |
| Official offline downloads | No | Yes | No |
| YouTube Music Premium | No | Yes | No |
| Price | Free | Monthly subscription | Free |
YouTube Vanced version & compatibility
Which build to install depends on your phone’s Android version (Settings → About phone). These facts are read from inside the APK files.
| Build | Works on | Sign in with | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Vanced 21.13.164 latest · Sep 16, 2026 |
Android 9+ | MicroG RE | 122.4 MB | Get |
| YouTube Vanced 19.47.53 for Android 8 · Mar 9, 2025 |
Android 8.0+ | ReVanced GmsCore | 157 MB | Get |
| YouTube Vanced 18.35.35 2023 build · many videos fail |
Android 8.0+ | Vanced MicroG 0.2.24 | 83.6 MB | Old versions |
- Android 7 or older: no working build — current YouTube apps need Android 8.0 or newer.
- Rooted phone? Use the YouTube Vanced Magisk module instead — no MicroG needed.
- The latest build installs next to the official YouTube app (its own app ID:
app.morphe.android.youtube).
Is YouTube Vanced safe? How we check every file
- Straight from the source. Current downloads come directly from the official GitHub releases of the projects that make them: the j-hc builder, MorpheApp (MicroG RE) and the ReVanced team (Manager, GmsCore). We don’t re-upload or change them.
- Checked every 6 hours. The site re-checks those releases automatically, so the version, size and date on this page always match the real file.
- Check it yourself. Download boxes show the file’s SHA-256 fingerprint when the project publishes one — compare it after downloading.
- Old builds we host are archived copies we inspected before publishing: version and app ID read from inside each file.
- Open source. The patches (Morphe, ReVanced) and MicroG are open source — anyone can read the code.
What the warnings mean
- Play Protect warning: expected for any YouTube app not from the Play Store. Tap More details → Install anyway.
- “Install unknown apps”: a one-time permission for your browser or file manager.
- Red flags elsewhere: sites that ask for payment, an “activation code”, or a profile for a “Vanced for iPhone”. Real Vanced is free and Android-only.
What is YouTube Vanced?
YouTube Vanced was the most popular modified YouTube app for Android. It took the official app and added ad blocking, background playback, a true-black theme and many small improvements. The original Team Vanced project stopped in March 2022 after a legal notice from Google, and its last builds slowly stopped working as YouTube changed.
The work continues in ReVanced, an open-source project that applies the same kind of “patches” to the current YouTube app. The download on this page is a ready-made build of YouTube 21.13.164 made with the Morphe patches — the continuation by former ReVanced developers. It’s the Vanced experience, kept up to date. Prefer the official ReVanced patches? Use the Manager. That is why people still call it YouTube Vanced.
Need an older build? Our old versions page has 19.47.53 for Android 8 and a 2023 build (18.35.35), but new builds work much better with today’s YouTube.
Everything for YouTube Vanced
Vanced MicroG
Sign in with your Google account. v7.1.1.
DownloadVanced Manager
Patch and update Vanced yourself. v2.6.0.
DownloadOld versions
Earlier Vanced, MicroG and Manager builds, including a build for Android 8.
See allMagisk module (root)
Patch the real YouTube app on a rooted phone — no MicroG.
Read guideVanced for iOS
What works on iPhone and iPad today.
Read guideFrequently asked questions
Is YouTube Vanced free?
Yes. YouTube Vanced is completely free — no subscription, no trial and no in-app purchases.
Is YouTube Vanced safe to install?
The APK on this page is built from open-source patches (Morphe, by former ReVanced developers) and is checked before we publish it. Always download from a site you trust, and get MicroG RE from its official source. More on safety.
Do I need to root my phone?
No. This is the non-root build. It installs next to the normal YouTube app. You only need MicroG to sign in.
Why does it say “App not installed”?
Usually there is an older Vanced build with a different signature on your phone. Uninstall the old Vanced app (not the official YouTube app), then install again. Also check you have enough free storage.
Can I play YouTube with the screen off?
Yes — background and screen-off playback work out of the box. Lock the screen and the video keeps playing, with controls in the notification.
Will I get updates?
This page always shows the newest build we have checked. Come back here, download the new APK and install it over the old one — your settings stay.
Does YouTube Vanced work on Android TV?
No. It is made for phones and tablets. For TVs, look for a dedicated TV client instead.
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YouTube Vanced v21.13.164 · 122.4 MB · Android 9.0+