└── README.md /README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | # uYou 2 | Are you tired of YouTube's limitations and annoyances? Say goodbye to ads, restrictions, and inconvenience with uYou. This powerful tweak unlocks a plethora of features to revolutionize your YouTube app experience on iOS devices. 3 | 4 | ## Key Features: 5 | - **Ad-Free Browsing:** Bid farewell to interruptions and enjoy seamless video playback without annoying advertisements. 6 | - **Background Playback:** Keep your favorite videos running in the background while you multitask or lock your device. 7 | - **Video and Audio Downloads:** Download videos, shorts, and audio tracks in various formats, including MP4 and WebM, for offline viewing and listening pleasure. 8 | - **Built-in Media Player:** Experience downloaded content in a custom player with background playback support for uninterrupted entertainment. 9 | - **Tab Management:** Hide and arrange tabs to customize your YouTube app layout according to your preferences. 10 | - **Auto Play and Captions Control:** Take control of your viewing experience by disabling auto-play videos and captions. 11 | - **Gesture Controls:** Easily adjust volume, brightness, and seek position by swiping on the video screen with intuitive gestures. 12 | - **Export Options:** Seamlessly export downloaded videos and audio tracks to the Camera Roll or the Music app for convenient access. 13 | - **Control Center Integration:** Manage playback and scrub through content directly from the Control Center for added convenience. 14 | - **Additional Features:** Auto fullscreen, two-finger tap for play/pause, video looping, speed rate adjustment, HD playback on cellular data, iPad layout optimization, and much more! 15 | 16 | ## Compatibility: 17 | uYou is compatible with YouTube versions 19.06.2 and above. 18 | 19 | 20 | # How to install uYou 21 | 22 | ### Jailbroken Devices 23 | 24 | Add __[https://miro92.com/repo](https://miro92.com/repo)__ to your Cydia/Zebra/Sileo sources and download it from there. 25 | 26 | (Check [this page](https://appledb.dev/device-selection/) for more info on how to jailbreak your device if possible) 27 | 28 | ### Sideloading (No Jailbreak) 29 | Download the IPA file from releases and follow one of the options below: 30 | * (Option 1) [Sideloading with Sideloadly](#sideloading-with-sideloadly). 31 | * (Option 2) [Sideloading with AltStore](#sideloading-with-altstore). 32 | * (Option 3) You can get a paid subscription from a signing store where you can download the latest uYou directly from your device and have it available for 1 year instead of 7 days. I recommend using [https://flekstore.com](https://flekstore.com/uYou) since they always have the latest official IPA from this page. 33 | 34 | 35 | ### Sideloading (TrollStore) 36 | * If you are on iOS 14 - 16.6.1 (iPhone X - A11 and older) or iOS 14 - 16.6 beta 1 (iPhone 11 and newer), install with TrollStore: 37 | 38 | * Install [TrollStore](https://github.com/opa334/TrollStore) (or [this guide](https://ios.cfw.guide/installing-trollstore/)) 39 | * Download the IPA file from the releases 40 | * Open IPA in TrollStore 41 | * Install it 42 | 43 | ## Sideloading Guides 44 | 45 |
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Sideloading with Sideloadly

 47 | 48 | ### Requirements 49 | 50 | 1. A computer running macOS or Windows 51 | 2. Internet connection 52 | 3. Apple ID (email & password) 53 | 4. If you are on iOS 16, you may need to enable Developer Mode. (Settings > Privacy & Security > Developer Mode) 54 | 55 | ### Sideloadly 56 | 57 | * The latest version of [Sideloadly](https://sideloadly.io/) 58 | * Plug your iOS device into your computer 59 | * Make sure your computer is trusted and allowed to view the contents of your device 60 | * Drag and drop the uYou .ipa file into Sideloadly 61 | * Enter your Apple ID 62 | * Enter your password 63 | * uYou app will now install on your iOS device. 64 |
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Sideloading with AltStore

 68 | 69 | ### Requirements 70 | 71 | 1. A computer running macOS or Windows 72 | 2. Internet connection 73 | 3. Apple ID (email & password) 74 | 4. If you are on iOS 16, you may need to enable Developer Mode. (Settings > Privacy & Security > Developer Mode) 75 | 76 | ### AltStore 77 | 78 | * Download and install AltServer from [here](https://altstore.io). 79 | 80 | * Right-click on the AltServer icon with your phone connected and choose "Install Altstore", then the name of your phone. When prompted sign in with your Apple ID. Two-factor Authentication is supported, but app-specific passwords are not. 81 | 82 | * Option 1 83 | * Copy the link below then open it in Safari. 84 | * `altstore://install?url=https://github.com/MiRO92/uYou-for-YouTube/releases/download/3.0.3/YouTube_19.06.2_uYou_3.0.3.ipa` 85 | * Option 2 86 | * Download the IPA/ZIP file from the link above. 87 | * Copy the IPA file to your device, using iCloud Drive, Airdrop, or any other method. 88 | * Open AltStore and navigate to the "My Apps" tab. 89 | * Choose the plus sign button located in the top right corner and open the IPA file. 90 | * When prompted sign in with your Apple ID. Two-factor Authentication is supported, but app-specific passwords are not. 91 |
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