23
submitted 17 hours ago by yo_scottie_oh@lemmy.ml to c/android@lemdro.id

Background: In my quest to migrate from iOS to Android, I’m searching for a way to watch YouTube on my phone, with SponsorBlock (no ads or sponsorship segments), while also signed into Google so that when I switch from android device to desktop computer or SmartTube on my TV, videos I’ve already watched are marked watched.

On my smart TV, the SmartTube app checks both boxes—incorporates SponsorBlock and enables me to sign into my Google account, with usability enhancements to boot. On my desktop computer, Firefox w/ SponsorBlock extension meets my needs just fine.

From digging around android forums, I gather there are several apps that incorporate SponsorBlock (e.g. various invidious/piped clients), but do not have the ability to log into Google. I understand the premise is to protect users’ privacy from Google, but in my case, I actually want to be signed in.

On my android device I’ve tried various Firefox forks with SponsorBlock extension (Fennec, Mull), but in all cases, the SponsorBlock extension does not pull any segments even though I know they exist (verified on another device).

Has anyone else gotten sponsorblock + signed into google working on an android device? If so, how? Thanks in advance!

top 10 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[-] joewilliams007@kbin.melroy.org 5 points 11 hours ago

i use revanced extended. Also mind, after about every 6 months, videos start acting weirdly. Only thing you have to do is update it.

[-] I_Miss_Daniel@lemmy.world 4 points 14 hours ago

Revanced seems to be the answer.

I found it tedious to maintain though, so I put up with the original YouTube app but share all interesting videos to Tubular to get the No-adds, Sponsorblock goodness.

[-] ByteMe@lemmy.world 7 points 16 hours ago

YouTube revanced is everything you're looking for

[-] yo_scottie_oh@lemmy.ml 1 points 14 hours ago

Thanks, I'll take a look at Revanced. The top two search results on DDG are revanced.net and revanced.to. The third and fourth results are two different githubs with "revanced" in the name. Is there a tried and true community approved way to get it?

[-] ByteMe@lemmy.world 3 points 13 hours ago

The official way is to download the manager and then patch the app on your own, choosing the configurations you want. Tell me if you need further help

[-] yo_scottie_oh@lemmy.ml 2 points 12 hours ago

Got it, thank you so much!

[-] ByteMe@lemmy.world 1 points 12 hours ago

Happy to help!

[-] Scary_le_Poo@beehaw.org 4 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

Just use grayjay and be done with it. Honestly it is the best and most reliable imo.

But from what you say, revanced should do the trick.

[-] BonerMan@ani.social 3 points 16 hours ago
[-] growsomethinggood@reddthat.com 1 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

I can confirm SmartTube works for what you're looking for. You can even cast to it from the regular YouTube app and get all of the benefits.

Edit: I misunderstood, yes Revanced might be what you're looking for!

this post was submitted on 26 Oct 2024
23 points (96.0% liked)

Android

17574 readers
153 users here now

The new home of /r/Android on Lemmy and the Fediverse!

Android news, reviews, tips, and discussions about rooting, tutorials, and apps.

🔗Universal Link: !android@lemdro.id


💡Content Philosophy:

Content which benefits the community (news, rumours, and discussions) is generally allowed and is valued over content which benefits only the individual (technical questions, help buying/selling, rants, self-promotion, etc.) which will be removed if it's in violation of the rules.


Support, technical, or app related questions belong in: !askandroid@lemdro.id

For fresh communities, lemmy apps, and instance updates: !lemdroid@lemdro.id

💬Matrix Chat

💬Telegram channels / chats

📰Our communities below


Rules

  1. Stay on topic: All posts should be related to the Android OS or ecosystem.

  2. No support questions, recommendation requests, rants, or bug reports: Posts must benefit the community rather than the individual. Please post to !askandroid@lemdro.id.

  3. Describe images/videos, no memes: Please include a text description when sharing images or videos. Post memes to !androidmemes@lemdro.id.

  4. No self-promotion spam: Active community members can post their apps if they answer any questions in the comments. Please do not post links to your own website, YouTube, blog content, or communities.

  5. No reposts or rehosted content: Share only the original source of an article, unless it's not available in English or requires logging in (like Twitter). Avoid reposting the same topic from other sources.

  6. No editorializing titles: You can add the author or website's name if helpful, but keep article titles unchanged.

  7. No piracy or unverified APKs: Do not share links or direct people to pirated content or unverified APKs, which may contain malicious code.

  8. No unauthorized polls, bots, or giveaways: Do not create polls, use bots, or organize giveaways without first contacting mods for approval.

  9. No offensive or low-effort content: Don't post offensive or unhelpful content. Keep it civil and friendly!

  10. No affiliate links: Posting affiliate links is not allowed.

Quick Links

Our Communities

Lemmy App List

Chat and More


founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS