YouTube Vanced was a popular third-party Android app that offered an enhanced YouTube experience. Key features included :

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Ad-blocking:

Its primary draw was the ability to remove ads from YouTube videos, including skippable ads, non-skippable ads, and sponsored segments.

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Background playback:

Users could play videos in the background, even with the screen off, allowing them to listen to music or podcasts while using other apps or with the phone locked.

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Forced HDR:

This feature forced higher dynamic range (HDR) video playback, even if the video wasn[SQ]t natively in HDR.

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Customizable UI:

Vanced allowed users to customize the app[SQ]s interface, including themes, gestures, and playback speed options.

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SponsorBlock:

An integrated feature that automatically skipped sponsor segments within videos.

Important Note:

YouTube Vanced was shut down in June 2022. The developers ceased support and the app no longer works. Downloading it from unofficial sources is risky and may expose your device to malware. There are no official successors or directly comparable replacements with all the same features.