
You can might be able to bypass the restriction by doing a factory reset (to revert the update that blocks the installation). install the stable version instead ( recommended). The Chinese firmware might block the installation of the beta version. TV boxes running Android (many cheap chinese no-name boxes). It has been successfully tested on TVs, TV boxes and TV sticks that are based on Android, including: This is a TV app, so it mostly does not work on smartphones or tablets. SmartTubeNext requires Android 4.3 or above.
You can disable disable automatic update checks or manually update in the settings under "about". A few seconds after launching SmartTubeNext, it will notify you if there is any update and also show a changelog. You only need to follow the installation procedure once. You can also find all releases and the changelog on the Telegram channel (no login required) or on Github. The app has a built-in updater with changelog. * The above mentioned apps are available in the Google Playstore and Amazon AppStore.
if you are an advanced user, you can install it using ADB. Android's preinstalled file manager does not work! download the APK onto a USB stick, put the USB stick into your TV and use a file manager app (e.g. install a file transfer app on your Android TV, download the APK on your phone or computer and transfer it to your TV (e.g. (You can also enter 79015 (for beta) or 28544 (for stable), but this requires an extra step to install the AFTVnews Downloader browser addon if you haven't already.) ( easiest) install Downloader by AFTVnews on your Android TV, open it and enter /stn_beta or /stn_stable, then read, understand and confirm the security prompts. You can use either of the following methods to install the app: Beta gets new features and bugfixes faster than the stable release. There is a beta release (recommended) and a stable release. Sadly, the Google PlayStore does not allow ad-free Youtube apps using unofficial APIs. SmartTubeNext is not officially published on any app store. Installation | FAQ | Support / Chat | Changelog | Donation | source code Device supportĭo not download SmartTubeNext from any app store, APK websites or blogs these were uploaded by other people and may contain malware or ads. Stability, voice search and casting support might be worse than in the official YouTube, depending on your deviceĭo you have any question? Ctrl+F or ⌘F this readme first! ❌ Disadvantages: no live chat | no comments ✅ Features: no ads | SponsorBlock | adjustable playback speed | 4k and higher | 60fps | HDR | does not require Google Services | helpful international community It is not a live TV client and does not support "YouTube TV". SmartTubeNext is an advanced YouTube app for Android TVs and TV boxes, free & open source.