You need to download the following files before installing YouTube Vanced:
✔ [YouTube Vanced APK] – The main app for YouTube Vanced.
✔ [Vanced MicroG] – Required to sign in with your Google account.
✔ [Vanced Manager] – For easier installation and updates.
Since YouTube Vanced is not available on the Google Play Store, you must allow installation from external sources:
Open Settings on your Android device.
Go to Apps & Notifications > Special App Access.
Select Install Unknown Apps and choose your browser or file manager.
Enable “Allow from this source” to proceed.
Locate the Vanced MicroG APK file in your Downloads folder.
Tap on the file and select Install.
Wait for the installation to complete.
Do not open it yet. Proceed to the next step.
Open the YouTube Vanced APK file you downloaded.
Tap Install and wait for the process to finish.
Once installed, open YouTube Vanced.
Since YouTube Vanced does not connect directly to Google services, you must log in via Vanced MicroG:
- Open YouTube Vanced and tap on Sign In.
- Choose your Google account and confirm login access.
- Once signed in, you can access all your subscriptions and playlists.
You have successfully installed YouTube Vanced!
✔ Ad-Free Video Streaming – No more annoying ads.
✔ Background Play – Listen to videos with your screen off.
✔ Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Mode – Continue watching while using other apps.
✔ AMOLED Dark Mode – Save battery on OLED screens.
✔ Custom Playback Settings – Adjust speed, resolution, and themes.