SmartTubeNext (Custom Adaptive Landscape Phone Mod)
SmartTubeNext is an advanced, free, and open-source YouTube client designed for Android-based media environments. This specific modification adapts the interface for smartphone use with a forced landscape orientation and integrated ad-blocking capabilities.Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Version | 31.57 (Stable) |
| Release Date | April 18, 2026 |
| Minimum OS | Android 4.3+ |
| Architecture | Arm7 / Arm64 |
| Device Support | Optimized for Phones (A6 through A15) |
| Root Compatibility | Supports 41+ Root ROMs; includes "Kaboom" root ρá†ch for A9-A14 |
Key Features
- Adblocking: Programmatically prevents ad banners, prerolls, and mid-roll intermissions. Whitelisting is not supported.
- SponsorBlock Integration: Crowdsourced skipping of sponsored segments, intros, outros, and non-music sections. Categories are adjustable in settings.
- Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Supports background playback and PiP mode via Home or Back button triggers (configurable in settings).
- Playback Control: Adjustable playback speed with persistent memory across videos.
- Casting: Supports remote linking via TV code. Manual app launch is required on the receiving device to initiate a session.
- Voice Search: Supported via external bridge apps for Fire TV, Google TV, and rooted Android devices (requires uninstallation of the official YouTube app).
Modification Details
- Interface: Forced Adaptive Landscape mode with a custom "Proper Logo" rename.
- Navigation: Pull from the right side and use the "Back" button to access menus or close comments. Double-tap categories to clear the menu overlay.
- Account Sync: Subscriptions are saved to the Google Account. Sign-in is performed via the
youtube.com/activateworkflow. - Stability: Improved history synchronization and search result fixes. Supports individual item deletion from search history.
Device Compatibility & Limitations
| Device Type | Compatibility Status |
|---|---|
| Android/Google TV | Fully Supported (Native) |
| FireTV / NVIDIA Shield | Fully Supported |
| Smartphones/Tablets | Supported via this Mod (Landscape only) |
| Non-Android TVs | Not Supported (LG WebOS, Samsung Tizen) |
Note: As an advanced client, stability for comments, voice search, and casting may vary compared to the official YouTube application. Submitting new SponsorBlock segments is not supported in this version.
Installation & Configuration
- Update Notifications: Can be disabled under
Settings > About > Notify. - Navigation Fix: For devices without hardware or software back buttons, enable Developer Mode to activate system navigation overlays.
- Login Procedure:
- Launch SmartTube > Settings > Accounts > Sign in.
- Visit
youtube.com/activateon a secondary device. - Enter the displayed code and grant permissions.
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