How To Downgrade Youtube Vanced
Tilo Chopin
How to Downgrade YouTube Vanced to a Previous Version
YouTube Vanced is a popular modded version of YouTube that offers many features such as ad-blocking, background playback, dark mode, and more. However, sometimes you may want to downgrade YouTube Vanced to a previous version if you encounter bugs, compatibility issues, or simply prefer the old interface. In this article, we will show you how to downgrade YouTube Vanced to a previous version using two methods: uninstalling and reinstalling, or using a file manager.
Method 1: Uninstalling and Reinstalling YouTube Vanced
This method is the easiest and most straightforward way to downgrade YouTube Vanced to a previous version. However, it will also delete your settings and preferences, so you may need to reconfigure them after reinstalling. Here are the steps to follow:
- Uninstall YouTube Vanced from your device. You can do this by going to Settings > Apps > YouTube Vanced > Uninstall.
- Download the APK file of the YouTube Vanced version you want to downgrade to from the official website or a trusted source. Make sure you download the correct variant for your device (rooted or non-rooted) and architecture (arm or arm64).
- Install the APK file on your device. You may need to enable Unknown Sources in your security settings to allow installation from external sources.
- Launch YouTube Vanced and enjoy the previous version.
Method 2: Using a File Manager
This method is more advanced and requires root access on your device. It will allow you to downgrade YouTube Vanced to a previous version without uninstalling it, which means you can keep your settings and preferences intact. However, it also involves modifying system files, which can be risky if done incorrectly. Proceed with caution and at your own risk. Here are the steps to follow:
- Download the APK file of the YouTube Vanced version you want to downgrade to from the official website or a trusted source. Make sure you download the correct variant for your device (rooted or non-rooted) and architecture (arm or arm64).
- Using a file manager app with root access, navigate to /system/app/YouTube/ on your device.
- Rename the existing base.apk file to base.bak or something else.
- Copy the downloaded APK file of the YouTube Vanced version you want to downgrade to into the same folder (/system/app/YouTube/) and rename it to base.apk.
- Change the permissions of the new base.apk file to match those of the original base.apk file. You can do this by long-pressing on the file and selecting Properties > Permissions. The permissions should be rw-r--r-- (644).
- Reboot your device and launch YouTube Vanced. You should see the previous version running on your device.
Conclusion
In this article, we showed you how to downgrade YouTube Vanced to a previous version using two methods: uninstalling and reinstalling, or using a file manager. Both methods have their pros and cons, so choose the one that suits your needs and preferences. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment below.