YouTube Vanced down, not working? [Problem Fixed]

Youtube Vanced is a modified version of the official YouTube app that offers additional features and customization options not available in the original version. It is available for Android devices and provides an ad-free experience, background playback, picture-in-picture mode, and much more. With Youtube Vanced, users can enjoy YouTube without interruptions and explore a range of functionalities tailored to enhance their viewing experience.

After receiving cease and desist letter from Google, the Vanced Team announced on March 13, 2022, that the Vanced app will be discontinued.

Vanced has been discontinued. In the coming days, the download links on the website will be taken down. We know this is not something you wanted to hear but it's something we need to do. Thank you all for supporting us over the years.

— Vanced Official (@YTVanced) March 13, 2022

According to recent reports [late April 2023], the app stopped working. Many users from around the world have received the message “the following content is not available on this app” when they tried to watch videos on the app.

Today in this article, I’ve come up with solutions to fix your YouTube Vanced error.

Solution 1: Use YouTube Vanced Unofficial version 18.02.33

As above mentioned, Vanced users getting an error message that said to update the app. The official version of Vanced 17.03.38 and all the previous versions stopped working. But don’t worry!

The app’s problem has been solved by v18.02.33 which was made by developer Cuynu. It is an unofficial project of YouTube Vanced. Note that it is NOT ASSOCIATED WITH TEAM VANCED.

v18.02.33 Changelogs

Changelogs :

• Bumped base to 18.02.33
• Restored splash logo
• Upstream with ReVanced v2.16x.x patches
• New video buffer issue fix (spoof protobuf)

Bug fixes :

• Buffering issue most users are experiencing in older version
• Back and refresh function

Solution 2: Use YouTube ReVanced alternative to YouTube Vanced

YouTube ReVanced is a third-party app that offers Background Playback, Ads block from video, SponsorBlock, returns YouTube dislike button and includes more advanced features than Vanced. Its motto is “Legacy of Vanced”.

How to Install Youtube ReVanced

Installing Youtube ReVanced on your Android device is a simple process. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Download and install MicroG Apk which helps you when you will sign in to your Google account.
2. Download the Youtube ReVanced APK file from a trusted source. You can download it from here.
3. Open the downloaded APK file and follow the on-screen instructions to install Youtube ReVanced on your device.
4. Once installed, open the app and enjoy the ad-free, enhanced YouTube experience.

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