: For old devices, use NewPipe – it’s lightweight, open-source, and requires no Google account. For ad-free YouTube with login, upgrade to a newer device and use ReVanced . Conclusion The “old version of YouTube Vanced” is a digital fossil—once revolutionary, now decaying. While it holds nostalgic and practical value for legacy devices, the security and functionality risks outweigh the benefits. If you absolutely need to run Vanced on Android 6/7, seek verified community archives (e.g., from the r/revancedapp subreddit) and avoid any site asking for “verification” or cryptocurrency. Otherwise, embrace the modern forks that continue Vanced’s mission safely. Remember: Vanced is dead. Long live ReVanced.
| Alternative | Ad-free? | Background play? | Login works? | Android 6/7 support? | |-------------|----------|------------------|--------------|----------------------| | (successor to Vanced) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (via microG) | ❌ (requires Android 8+) | | NewPipe | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ (no login) | ✅ (Android 5+) | | LibreTube | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ (Piped proxy) | ✅ (Android 6+) | | Vanced Legacy (v16.29) – community repatch | ⚠️ unofficial | ✅ | ⚠️ unstable | ✅ (Android 6-7) | version antigua de youtube vanced