PHVanced (Modified YouTube Client)
Vanced is a modified YouTube client designed to provide an enhanced viewing experience by removing advertisements and integrating advanced playback features without the requirement of rooting or additional plug-ins like MicroG.General Information
| Attribute | Details |
| Package Name | com.biomes.vanced |
| Android Version | 5.0+ |
| Architecture | Armeabi-v7a, Arm64-v8a |
| Languages | Full Multi Languages |
| Base Size | Reduced from 21MB to 15MB |
Core Features
- Ad-Blocking: Comprehensive removal of video, intro, and mid-roll advertisements.
- Playback: Supports background playback and Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode.
- Authentication: Google login support without MicroG.
- Controls: Integrated volume and brightness swipe controls.
- UI Customization: Features a Premium header and is themed as YouTube Pro/Premium.
Technical Modifications
| Category | Modifications |
| Optimization | Optimized graphics and resources; disabled largeheap for memory management; app stops processes once removed from recents. |
| Privacy & Tracking | Manifest cleaned of ads, analytics, and trackers; Maximum Analytics & Crashlytics patched; Install Referrer tracking disabled; Firebase Analytics removed (FCM retained). |
| Code Cleanup | All debug information and default .source tags removed; AOSP Pure (No Google Services). |
| SDK Patches | Vungle, FlatAds, Huawei, Yandex, and Google Ads SDKs patched/removed. |
| Interface Tweaks | Long-press playback speed adjusted from 3× to 2×; removed mobile data usage toasts; optimized intent filters for URL handling. |
| Graphics Mod | App name and icon changed to YouTube; includes Premium icon on top-left side; released by HEROMODS. |
Version History
- Changelog: Not provided by developer.