PHApp Overview: Vanced (Modified YouTube Client)
Vanced is a modified YouTube client designed to provide an enhanced viewing experience by integrating features such as ad-blocking, background playback, and expanded gesture controls without requiring root access or additional plugins like MicroG.General Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Package Name | com.biomes.vanced |
| Android Version | 5.0 and up |
| Architecture | Armeabi-v7a, Arm64-v8a |
| Languages | Full Multi Languages |
| Base | AOSP Pure (No Google Services) |
| Developer/Release | HEROMODS |
Core Features
- Ad-Blocking: Integrated blocking of video ads, intros, and mid-roll segments.
- Playback Options: Support for background playback and Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode.
- Account Support: Google login support included.
- Interface: User-friendly UI with manual volume and brightness swipe controls.
- Standalone Operation: Operates without the need for MicroG or root permissions.
Technical Modifications
| Type | Modification Details |
|---|---|
| Optimization | Optimized graphics and resources; disabled largeheap for better memory management. |
| Privacy/Tracking | Removed trackers, analytics, and Crashlystics; disabled Install Referrer Tracking. |
| Cleanup | Cleaned manifest; removed bloat, debug information, and .source tags. |
| UI/UX | Reduced long-press playback speed from 3× to 2×; removed mobile data toasts. |
| System | Changed screen orientations to Full User; added explicit YouTube domain support. |
| Process | Application terminates completely once removed from recent tasks. |
Graphic Mod (YouTube UI)
- Theming: Fully themed as YouTube Pro / Premium.
- Header: Premium header implementation with icon on top-left side.
- Identity: App name and icon changed to match standard YouTube branding.
Version History
- Current Status: Premium features enabled.
- Changelog: No specific changelog provided for this version.