NewPipe

NewPipe is an app that lets you play YouTube videos with a number of additional features. The app uses the web version of YouTube to get content, so it doesn't use any APIs or libraries that rely on Google's framework. This allows NewPipe to play YouTube videos even if you don't have Google Play Services installed. Besides YouTube, NewPipe also allows access to content from other platforms like SoundCloud.

Download YouTube videos to watch offline NewPipe's most useful feature is that it lets you download videos from YouTube, choosing between 144p, 240p, 360p, 480p, 720p, and 1080p for playback and download resolutions. While NewPipe doesn't allow you to download videos in 4K, it does allow you to download them in audio format and get them at your preferred bitrate. By default, free music downloaded from YouTube has a bitrate of 128 Kbps, and you can always see the size of the content you're downloading.

Background or popup player Another of NewPipe's most useful features is its ability to watch content in the background. This means you can continue listening to content, whether videos, podcasts, or music, even when your device's screen is locked. When playing in the background, the app only downloads audio content to save data. You can also play it in a thumbnail window that overlays other apps.

Ad-free NewPipe blocks all ads displayed in YouTube videos. This allows you to access content directly without having to wait or tap to skip ads. You can also watch related videos or read comments without having to scroll as much as you would with the official app.

Signing in with your account is not possible One of the few drawbacks of using NewPipe is that you can't sign in with your YouTube account. This means recommendations based on your search history won't appear. If you want content from a channel to appear when you open the app, you'll have to manually resubscribe. The app allows you to export these subscriptions later so you don't lose them.

Manage your favorites and history You can create playlists and mark videos as favorites for easy access in NewPipe. Another handy feature is the playback history, which allows you to view all the videos you've played, allowing you to quickly find them whenever you need them.

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