PHProject Overview: YouTube Morphe
YouTube Morphe is a non-root modification based on the YouTube Vanced project. It functions as a secondary application and does not require the uninstallation of the official YouTube client.| Category | Details |
| Base Version | v20.44.38 |
| Architecture | Arm, Arm64 |
| Developer | RBMods |
| Installation Type | Non-root (Secondary App) |
| Theming | Amoled and Monet support |
| Dependencies | GmsCore / MicroG |
Technical Features and Patches
Ad Blocking & Playback
- Ad Suppression: Options to remove general UI ads and video player ads.
- Background Play: Removes restrictions on background playback, including for age-restricted and kids' content.
- SponsorBlock: Integration to skip sponsored segments, intros, and outros.
- Playback Control: Custom playback speeds, default quality settings, and codec toggles (HDR/VP9).
- SDR/HDR Fixes: Options to spoof video streams and force original audio tracks.
Interface & Customization
- Layout Modification: Options to hide layout components, info cards, end screen cards, and "viewer discretion" dialogs.
- Navigation: Options to hide or reorder navigation buttons (e.g., Shorts) and change the app start page.
- Player Overlay: Customizable overlay opacity; options to hide Cast, Autoplay, Captions, and timestamp.
- Branding: Ability to change app icon, name, and header logo (Note: Branding changes unavailable on root/mounted installs).
- Form Factor: Toggle UI appearance between phone, tablet, or automotive layouts.
Interaction & Gestures
- Seekbar Controls: Disable precise seeking, enable "tap to seek," and slide-to-seek functionality.
- Swipe Controls: Configurable volume and brightness gestures.
- Shorts Management: Options to disable Shorts autoplay, open Shorts in the regular player, and prevent Shorts from resuming on startup.
- Engagement: "Copy Video URL" button and "Loop Video" toggle in the player.
System & Compatibility
- GmsCore Support: Enables functionality without Google Play Services.
- Version Spoofing: Tricks the API into recognizing an older version to restore legacy UI elements.
- Device Spoofing: Spoof device dimensions to unlock higher resolution streams.
- Link Handling: Bypass URL redirects and sanitize sharing links by removing tracking parameters.
- Debugging: Integrated tools for exporting Morphe logs and checking DNS/Watch History resolution.
Installation Procedure
- MicroG: Install the GmsCore/MicroG APK to enable account synchronization.
- YouTube Morphe: Install the modified YouTube APK.
- Authentication: Log in to your Google account via the MicroG interface.
Changelog (v20.44.38)
- Base updated to YouTube v20.44.38.
- Integration of standard ρá†ch features and stability fixes.
- Removal of redundant debug codes, .source tags, and experimental checks.