PHTubular
Tubular is a libre, lightweight streaming front-end for Android. It is a fork of NewPipe that integrates SponsorBlock and ReturnYouTubeDislike. The application functions by parsing website data or utilizing internal APIs, eliminating the requirement for proprietary Google Play Services or a user account.| Specification | Detail |
| Minimum OS | Android 5.0 and up |
| Architecture | Lightweight streaming front-end |
| Integrations | SponsorBlock, ReturnYouTubeDislike |
| Database Note | The Tubular database schema differs from NewPipe; direct import/export between them is currently unsupported. |
Features
- Playback: Resolutions up to 4K, background audio-only streaming, popup mode (Picture-in-Picture), and live stream support.
- Media Management: Search for videos, audio, channels, playlists, and albums. Enqueue videos and create local playlists.
- Interface Customization: Toggle visibility for subtitles, video descriptions, tags, next/related videos, and comments.
- Subscription Management: Subscribe to channels and receive notifications without an account; create and edit channel groups.
- Utilities: Download support for videos, audio, and subtitles; "Open in Kodi" functionality; age-restricted content control.
Supported Services
- YouTube and YouTube Music
- PeerTube (all instances)
- Bandcamp
- SoundCloud
- media.ccc.de
Mod Details
- Graphic Mod: Uses YouTube UI elements, including themed app name, icon, and splash screen.
- Origin: Based on the main/default mod, released by HEROMODS.
Update Log
- Merged latest changes from the NewPipe master branch.