Root vs non-root: which one do you need?
| Non-root APK | Magisk module (root) | |
|---|---|---|
| Needs a rooted phone | No | Yes (Magisk) |
| Extra MicroG app | Yes — MicroG RE | No |
| How it installs | A second YouTube app next to the official one | Patches the official YouTube app in place |
| Google sign-in | Through MicroG | Your normal Google Play Services |
| Best for | Almost everyone | Rooted phones, users who want one YouTube app |
Not rooted? Use the normal YouTube Vanced APK instead — it works on any phone.
What you need
- A phone rooted with Magisk, with Zygisk turned on (needed for the Play Store detach step).
- Android 9 or newer and about 500 MB of free storage.
- The module zip from this page (202.3 MB). It already includes the matching YouTube version, so you don’t install YouTube separately.
How to install the YouTube Vanced Magisk module
- Download the module zip from this page.
- Open the Magisk app and go to Modules → Install from storage.
- Pick the zip and wait for the install to finish. The module sets up the correct YouTube version for you.
- Tap Reboot. After the restart, YouTube opens with the Vanced features — sign in with your usual account.
Stop the Play Store from undoing it
If the Play Store updates YouTube, the patches are replaced by the plain app. To prevent that, install zygisk-detach (another small Magisk module from the same builder) and detach YouTube from the Play Store. Updates for the patched app then come from this page instead.
Updating and uninstalling
- Update: download the newest module zip here and install it over the old one in Magisk, then reboot.
- Uninstall: in Magisk, open Modules, tap Remove on the YouTube module and reboot. The official YouTube app comes back as normal.
Troubleshooting
YouTube opens without the Vanced features
The Play Store probably updated YouTube. Reinstall the module, reboot, and set up zygisk-detach so it doesn’t happen again.
Banking or other apps complain about root
That comes from root itself, not from this module. The builder designs its modules not to trigger root detection, but some apps check for Magisk directly — use Magisk’s DenyList for those apps.
The module won’t install
Check that you are using an up-to-date Magisk, that you have enough free storage, and that the zip finished downloading (compare the size with the one shown here).