PHVanced (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 |
| Developer/Release | HEROMODS |
Core Features
- Ad-Blocking: Comprehensive blocking of video ads, intros, and mid-roll segments.
- Playback Options: Support for background playback and Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode.
- Account Support: Native Google login support.
- Controls: Integrated volume and brightness swipe controls.
- Independence: Functional without the need for MicroG or Google Services (AOSP Pure).
Technical Modifications
| Modification Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Performance | Disabled largeheap for memory management; optimized graphics and resources. |
| Privacy/Telemetry | Analytics and Crashlytics patched; Install Referrer tracking disabled; debug information removed. |
| User Interface | Changed screen orientations to Full User; removed "playing on mobile data" toasts; removed .source tags. |
| Functionality | Added explicit YouTube domain support; stops running once removed from recents. |
| Adjustments | Long-press playback speed reduced from 3× to 2×. |
Graphic Modifications (YouTube UI)
- Theme: Fully themed as YouTube Pro / Premium.
- Branding: App name and icon changed to match the official YouTube client.
- Header: Includes Premium header with icon on the top-left side.
Version History
- Current Version: 5.0+ compatible.
- What's New: Changelog not provided by the developer.