YouTube ReVanced for Android TV: Installation and Setup Guide

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Hey there, tech lovers! 😎 So you’ve heard about YouTube ReVanced, right? It’s like the cooler, ad-free cousin of the regular YouTube app. But what if I told you that you can install YouTube ReVanced on your Android TV? Yep, no more annoying ads or forced subscriptions 😤. Sounds awesome? Let’s dive into this ultimate step-by-step guide to installing and setting up YouTube ReVanced on your Android TV 🛠️.

What is YouTube ReVanced?

Okay, before we go all techy, let’s clear this up.

YouTube ReVanced is a modded (or modified) version of the YouTube app. It’s basically what YouTube Vanced used to be before it got shut down 😢. Now, ReVanced has stepped in to save the day 🦸.

Here’s why people LOVE it:

✅ No ads (yes, really)
✅ Background play 🔊
✅ Picture-in-picture (PiP) mode
✅ SponsorBlock support (skip sponsored content automatically)
✅ Custom themes (dark mode all day 😎)
✅ Works without rooting your device

But here’s the catch — there’s no official version for Android TV 😕. So we’ll need to do a few tricks to make it work. Don’t worry — I’ll walk you through it like a friend 💁‍♂️.

What You’ll Need

Let’s gather our tools before we start this adventure 🧰:

  1. 🛜 Wi-Fi or Internet (obviously)

  2. 📱 An Android TV or Android TV Box

  3. 💾 A USB drive OR File transfer app (like Send Files to TV)

  4. 📂 File Manager App (like X-plore or File Commander)

  5. 🧱 SAI (Split APKs Installer) — to install the modded APKs

  6. 🔧 The actual ReVanced APK (we’ll show you where to get it)

  7. ✅ MicroG (optional but needed for sign-in)

Got everything? Great! Let’s move to the next part.

Step-by-Step Guide to Install YouTube ReVanced on Android TV

Step 1: Download the Necessary Files

First, on your phone or PC, download these:

  • YouTube ReVanced APK (non-root version)

  • MicroG APK (for login)

  • SAI (Split APKs Installer)

💡 You can find the latest APKs on GitHub or trusted tech forums like XDA Developers. Make sure you don’t download from sketchy sites. Stay safe! 🕵️

Place all these files in one folder for easy access.

Step 2: Transfer Files to Android TV

Now we need to move those files to your Android TV. You can do it in two ways:

Method 1: USB Drive

  1. Plug your USB into your computer or phone and move the files.

  2. Stick the USB into your Android TV.

  3. Open your file manager app and copy the files to your TV’s internal storage.

Method 2: Send Files to TV App

  1. Install “Send Files to TV” on both your Android TV and phone.

  2. Open the app on both devices.

  3. Choose the files you want to send and hit “Send”.

  4. Accept the transfer on your TV.

Either way works! Choose whichever is easier for you 👍.

Step 3: Enable “Unknown Sources”

To install third-party apps, Android TV needs permission.

Here’s how:

  1. Go to Settings > Device Preferences > Security & Restrictions

  2. Turn ON “Unknown Sources” for your file manager app and SAI.

Now your TV is ready to sideload apps! 🎉

Step 4: Install SAI on Android TV

Use the file manager to open the SAI APK and install it.

SAI helps install “Split APKs”, which is how ReVanced is built. Regular installers can’t handle those files.

Once it’s installed, open it up and get ready for the next move!

Step 5: Install YouTube ReVanced Using SAI

Now the exciting part 😁:

  1. Open the SAI app on your TV

  2. Select “Install APKs”

  3. Find and choose the YouTube ReVanced APK

  4. Let it install — it may take a moment

Ta-da! 🎉 You now have YouTube ReVanced installed on your TV.

Step 6: Install MicroG (Optional but Needed for Login)

If you want to sign in to your Google account (like syncing subscriptions), install the MicroG APK the same way you installed ReVanced.

No MicroG = No sign-in.

Once installed, open YouTube ReVanced and log in like you would with the regular app. Boom 💥, all your content is there.

Troubleshooting Tips

Sometimes stuff doesn’t go perfectly. Here’s what you can do if you hit a wall:

🚫 App not installing?
Double-check if “Unknown Sources” is enabled. Also, make sure you used SAI, not the regular installer.

🔄 App crashes on launch?
Try clearing the cache or reinstalling. Also, check if the APK is the latest version.

🔐 Can’t log in?
You might’ve missed installing MicroG. Get that done and try again.

🎨 Layout looks weird?
Remember, ReVanced isn’t made for Android TV. It’s a mobile app. Try using a mouse or air remote for better control 🖱️.

Why Use ReVanced on Android TV?

You might be wondering — is this really worth the trouble?

HECK YES. Here’s why:

  1. No Ads — Watch your fav creators without interruptions 😍

  2. Skip Sponsored Segments — Thanks to SponsorBlock 🔥

  3. Background Play — Listen to music without the screen on 🎶

  4. No Premium Needed — All the goodies without paying 🤑

  5. Custom UI — Make it look the way you want 🎨

Honestly, it gives you way more control than the standard YouTube app on TV.

Bonus: Better Control with a Mouse or Keyboard

Since the app is originally made for phones, some buttons might be hard to click with a TV remote. You can:

✅ Connect a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard
✅ Use an Air Mouse Remote
✅ Try a remote control app on your phone

Makes things way easier, trust me!

How to Update YouTube ReVanced on Android TV

New updates drop every few weeks. Here’s how to keep things fresh:

  1. Visit the same place you got the APKs.

  2. Download the new version of ReVanced and MicroG (if updated).

  3. Transfer them to your TV.

  4. Install over the old version using SAI.

No need to uninstall the previous one. Easy peasy 🍋.

Disclaimer: A Few Warnings

Before we wrap up, let’s keep things real for a sec:

❌ YouTube ReVanced isn’t official — It’s a mod. That means Google might not love it.

❌ You won’t get official support — If something breaks, you’re kinda on your own (but the Reddit/XDA community is helpful!)

✅ Use trusted sources only — Avoid downloading sketchy APKs. Always double-check the URLs and community trust levels 🧠.

Final Thoughts

So there you have it! A full, no-nonsense guide to installing YouTube ReVanced on Android TV. It’s not super easy, but it’s definitely doable — even if you’re not a tech wizard 🧙‍♂️.

Once it’s up and running, you’ll wonder how you ever lived with all those ads 😅. Enjoy your new freedom, endless background music, and custom experience — all without coughing up for Premium 💸.

If this guide helped you, give it a share 🙌. And if you run into any snags, drop a comment or hit up the ReVanced community — someone’s always down to help 💬.

Until next time — happy streaming! 🎥🍿

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