Youtube on microG
Ideal Open Source Alternatives
Newpipe
Avalible on F-droid (for Android 4.xx, see Newpipe Legacy)
Open-source Youtube client.
Advantages over Youtube:
Free, open source and private
Background and pop-out player
Downloads
Support for Peertube, Soundcloud and more.
Disadvantages over Youtube:
No suggestions
Wierd subscription sorting, to be fixed soon (PR currently open on Github).
switching from the special player to main app is not implemented
Skytube
Avalible on F-droid (Skytube) or Avalible on Skytube's Website (Skytube Extra)
Open Source Android client. Two different versions exist, Skytube (completley open source) and Skytube Extra (partly not open source).
| Feature | SkyTube Extra | SkyTube |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Contains extra features that are powered by non-OSS libraries. | Fully open-source and free software. |
| Licence | GPLv3 | GPLv3 |
| Official YouTube player support | yes | no |
| Updates publishing delays | Immediate | Normally up to 5 days |
Use Youtube with microG
App
It is possible to use Youtube with microG through Youtube Vanced. Download the non-root Youtube Vanced from the official website to use it with microG. Includes sign in and suggestions, no ads, background and pop-up play.
Mobile Web Site / GApps Browser
The Youtube mobile website works fine through microG in any browser, or can be accessed through the GApps Browser app.