ReVanced

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Country: India (IN)
Founded: 2022
Developer: ReVanced community (open-source contributors)
Pricing: Free (open-source)
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Android

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Overview

ReVanced is an Android patching tool that applies custom modifications to apps like YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook to enable features such as ad-blocking and customization. It continues the legacy of the discontinued Vanced project, allowing users to patch official APKs using the ReVanced Manager app without root access. The tool targets Android users seeking enhanced app functionality, with patches designed to adapt to new app versions automatically.¹²

Key Features

App Patching - Applies custom patches to supported Android apps like YouTube and TikTok via ReVanced Manager.
Ad Removal - Removes advertisements from patched apps such as YouTube and Facebook.
Automatic Patch Updates - Patches adapt to new app versions with minimal maintenance.
Custom Patch Selection - Users can enable or disable specific patches in the manager settings.
Non-Root Support - Patches apps on non-rooted Android devices using APK files.
MicroG Integration - Supports MicroG for Google account login in patched apps like YouTube.
Supported Apps List - Provides a list of compatible apps with direct APK download links.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Full patching features, all patches, community support

Platforms & Requirements

ReVanced Manager runs exclusively on Android devices via APK installation from revanced.app; requires enabling unknown app sources and Android 8.0 or higher for compatibility. Patched apps function on the same device without root. Limitations include manual disabling of auto-updates for patched apps and potential need for MicroG on some devices.²⁴

Integrations & Ecosystem

MicroG (for Google services)
APKMirror (APK downloads)
GitHub (patches and source)
ReVanced Patches repository

Alternatives

App	Difference
YouTube Vanced	Discontinued predecessor; ReVanced continues its patches with ongoing maintenance.
NewPipe	Lightweight YouTube client with built-in ad-blocking; no patching required but lacks full app compatibility.
ViMusic	Music streaming alternative focused on YouTube Music; does not patch official apps.
InnerTune	Open-source YouTube Music client; specialized unlike ReVanced's broad app patching.

Reputation

ReVanced is regarded as a reliable successor to Vanced among Android enthusiasts for its ad-blocking and customization capabilities on apps like YouTube. Users appreciate the non-root patching and community-driven updates, though it requires technical steps like APK management and MicroG setup. Criticisms include risks of app instability, account bans from services like YouTube, and reliance on sideloading, which may deter non-technical users.¹³⁴

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