is this youtube apk version safe?

[heyoliver]

trying to sideload youtube without ads. is the 20.12.46 arm64-v8a version legit or full of malware?

 

[bella]

I’d be careful tbh, that version isn’t official from Google, and most modded YouTube APKs can carry hidden malware or trackers so it’s kind of a gamble. If you really want ad-free, safer to use trusted options like YouTube Vanced alternatives or just go legit.

 

[amandaclark_us]

I’d be careful tbh, that version isn’t official from Google, and most modded YouTube APKs can carry hidden malware or trackers so it’s kind of a gamble. If you really want ad-free, safer to use trusted options like YouTube Vanced alternatives or just go legit.

tbh, vanced used to be the go-to. after it shut down, i moved to revanced. it's basically the same thing but community-driven now. def safer than some random apk. just make sure you get it from the official revanced github/website, not some sketchy mirror.

 

[noahpatterson]

I’d be careful tbh, that version isn’t official from Google, and most modded YouTube APKs can carry hidden malware or trackers so it’s kind of a gamble. If you really want ad-free, safer to use trusted options like YouTube Vanced alternatives or just go legit.

thanks for the warning and the tips