PHProject Overview
Morphe is an independent project based on the ReVanced codebase, providing an enhanced YouTube experience with extended customization, privacy, and utility features.Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
| Base App Version | YouTube v21.12.524 |
| ρá†ch Version | Morphe Patches (mpp) v1.21.1 |
| Architecture | arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 |
| Package Name | app.morphe.android.youtube |
| Minimum OS | Android 9 and up |
| DPI Support | 120dpi, 160dpi, 240dpi, 320dpi, 480dpi, 640dpi |
| Variant | Non-Root (requires GmsCore/microG) |
Key Feature Groups
Ad Blocking & Privacy
- Ad Suppression: Removes general ads and video player ads.
- SponsorBlock: Skips undesired segments like intros and sponsored content.
- Link Sanitization: Removes tracking parameters from shared URLs.
- Bypass Redirects: Opens original URLs directly, skipping intermediary redirects.
- Privacy Fixes: Includes checks for DNS-based watch history resolution and image region restriction bypassing.
Player & Interface Customization
- Gesture Controls: Configurable swipe controls for volume/brightness and double-tap action toggles.
- Seekbar Modifications: Options for precise seeking, tap-to-seek, and hiding the seekbar.
- UI Components: Hide/show end screen cards, suggested videos, info cards, and player overlay buttons (Cast, Autoplay, Captions).
- Branding: Custom app icons, names, and header logos (Note: Icon/Name changes unavailable on root/mounted installs).
- Layout Tweaks: Change form factor (Phone, Tablet, Automotive) and customize navigation bar buttons.
Functionality Enhancements
- Background Playback: Removes restrictions on background and PiP playback, including for kids' content.
- Downloads: Integration with external downloader apps via in-app buttons.
- Video Quality: Default quality settings, advanced menu forcing, and device dimension spoofing to unlock higher resolutions.
- Shorts Features: Autoplay toggle, "Open in regular player" option, and startup resume prevention.
- Playback Tools: Loop video, custom playback speeds, and automatic fullscreen exit at video end.
Technical & Compatibility Patches
- GmsCore Support: Enables non-root functionality.
- Spoofing: App version spoofing to restore legacy UI and video stream spoofing to resolve playback issues.
- Codec Control: Options to disable HDR, VP9, or the QUIC protocol.
- Debugging: Integrated logging and debugging tools.
Changelog v1.21.1
- Core: Updated patcher to 1.3.2 (b8e63dc).
- Fix: Resolved conflict where "Hide loop video" would incorrectly hide the speed flyout menu.
- New: Added "Hide Info button" setting to layout components.
- New: Added "Show Settings" in Toolbar and customizable Settings button actions.
Installation & Configuration
- Requirement: Install MicroG Services (GmsCore) prior to the main APK.
- Playback Fix: If encountering buffering, navigate to
Settings > Morphe > Settings > Miscellaneousand enable Spoof video streams. - UI Customization: Access
Settings > Morphe > Settings > Generalto modify App Icon, App Name, and Header Logo.