: This indicates the base version of the official YouTube APK being modified. Version 17.45.36 is a specific release from late 2022 that the ReVanced team identified as stable for patching.
: This means the APK has been digitally signed after modification. Android requires all apps to be signed to be installed; since the original Google signature is broken during the patching process, a new one must be applied. : This indicates the base version of the
: Short for "Integrations," this refers to the ReVanced framework that allows the patches to communicate with the Android operating system and the ReVanced MicroG (used for Google account login). Technical Specifications Android requires all apps to be signed to
: Options to enable the old quality layout, hide "Shorts," or bring back the public dislike count via the "Return YouTube Dislike" API. Security and Ethical Context Security and Ethical Context