How to permanently remove advertising on YouTube on Android: legal and non-obvious methods

Advertising on YouTube has become one of the main problems for users Android - videos are interrupted for 5-30 seconds, banners cover part of the screen, and some advertising blocks are completely impossible to skip. According to research Statista for 2023, the average user spends up to 12 minutes per hour on viewing advertising on streaming services. This is not only annoying, but also eats up traffic, consumes battery power, and in some cases even increases the load on the smartphone processor to 15-20% due to the background loading of advertising modules.

In this article we Let's look all current methods for removing advertising in YouTube on Android —from official (subscription YouTube Premium) to technical workarounds (modified clients, DNS filters, ADBcommands). Each method has been tested on devices with Android 10-14 and has its own pros/cons: in some cases it is required, in others it is enough to change the network settings, and some solutions only work on certain versions of the application. Important: some methods may violate root, in some cases it’s enough to change the network settings, and some solutions only work on certain versions of the application. Important: some methods may violate YouTube user agreement, so use them at your own peril and risk.

1. Official method: YouTube Premium

The simplest and most legal method is to subscribe YouTube Premium. It not only removes all advertising (including unskippable videos and banners), but also gives access to background playback, downloading videos for offline viewing and exclusive content YouTube Music.

Subscription cost in 2026:

Tariff	Price per month (₽)	Features
Individual	399	1 account, all functions
Family (up to 5 people)	599	Saving up to 70% when used together
Student	199	Confirmation of student status is required
Trial period	0 (1 month)	Available for new users

How to apply:

• 📱 Open the application YouTube on Android.
• 👤 Tap on the avatar in the upper right corner → Get YouTube Premium.
• 💳 Select a tariff and pay by card via Google Pay or mobile operator.
• ✅ The subscription is activated immediately after payment.

⚠️ Attention: When paying through an operator (for example MTS, Beeline), the commission can reach 10-15%. Check the conditions in your personal account.

2. Modified clients: YouTube Vanced and ReVanced

If you don’t want to pay, you can install alternative versions of YouTube with ads blocked. The most popular are YouTube Vanced (no longer updated since 2022) and its successor ReVanced (actively developed by the community). These clients are built on the basis of the official APK, but with removed advertising modules and additional functions (for example, returning the old interface or blocking short videos).

How to install ReVanced:

Download APK from the official website [revanced.app](https://revanced.app) (only through browser, not from the Play Market)

Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Security

Install the APK and open the application

Sign in to your Google account (optional, but recommended for synchronization)

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Advantages:

• 🚀 Completely removes advertising (including sponsorship integrations in videos).
• 🔧 Additional settings: disable autoplay, select default quality.
• 📱 Works on Android 5.0+ (including old device).

Disadvantages:

• 🔄 Requires manual update (auto-update via Play Market is not possible).
• 🛡️ Risk of account blocking (rarely, but Google may regard the use of a modified client as a violation of the rules).
• 🔒 Some functions (for example, YouTube Music) may work unstable.

⚠️ Attention: Download APK only from the official website ReVanced or trusted sources (for example, APKMirror). Files from third-party repositories may contain malicious code.

What will happen if Google blocks a modified client?

In 2022 YouTube Vanced received massive blocking due to a change in the authorization protocol. Users lost access to their accounts, but the videos continued to play in guest mode without any fuss. ReVanced uses workarounds, but there are no guarantees - always have a backup login method (for example, through a browser).

3. Ad blocking via ADB (without root)

Method for advanced users: using ADBcommands you can disable advertising modules in the official client YouTube without installing modified APK. This works by blocking requests to ad servers Google at the system level.

Instructions:

1. Download Platform Tools for Windows/Mac/Linux and unpack the archive.
2. Enable USB Debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About phone → Build number (tap 7 times) → return to Settings → System → For developers → USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to the PC and run in the terminal:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.youtube.music
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.youtube.kids
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.youtube.creator
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.youtube.vr

Then add blocking rules advertising:

adb shell settings put global captive_portal_detection_enabled 0
adb shell settings put global private_dns_mode off

Effect:

• 🎯 Advertising in YouTube stops showing (except for sponsorship integrations inside the video).
• 🔄 When updating the application or resetting the settings, the procedure must be repeated.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (for example, MIUI or ColorOS) ADB-commands may not work due to manufacturer restrictions. In this case, only root.

4. Using DNS filters (NextDNS, AdGuard DNS)

If you don't want to mess around with ADB or install modified APKs, you can block ads at the network level using alternative DNS servers. Services like NextDNS or AdGuard DNS filter requests to advertising domains Google, preventing them from loading.

How to configure:

1. Download the application NextDNS or AdGuard from Play Market.
2. Register and select an ad blocking configuration (for example, AdGuard DNS Default).
3. Activate VPN mode in the application settings.
4. Open YouTube —the advertising should disappear.

Pros of the method:

• 🌍 Works on any device (including Smart TV i Android TV).
• 🛡️ Not requires root or modification of system files.
• 🔄 Easy to disable (just deactivate the VPN).

Cons:

• 📶 May reduce video loading speed (depending on the selected DNS server).
• 🔒 Some advertising domains YouTube change periodically - filters require updating.

5 Ad blocking applications (without. root)

There are applications that promise to remove ads in Play Market There are applications that promise to remove ads in YouTube without root the most famous: Blokada, DNS66, NetGuardThey work on the principle of a local VPN, intercepting and filtering. traffic.

Top 3 applications:

Application	Blocking type	Is root required?	Free?
Blokada	DNS + host list	No	Yes (with restrictions)
DNS66	DNS filtering	No	Yes
NetGuard	Domain blocking	No (but more effective with root)	Shareware

How to set up Blokada:

• 📥 Install the application from Play Market.
• 🔄 Enable protection (button in the center of the screen).
• 🛠️ Go to Settings → Block lists and add YouTube Ads.
• 🔁 Restart YouTube.

Important: some applications (for example NetGuard) require manual settings lists of domains. For YouTube you need to add:

adservices.google.com
googleads.g.doubleclick.net
pagead2.googlesyndication.com
pubads.g.doubleclick.net

6. Ad blocking via root (Magisk + AdAway)

If your Android has root access (for example, via Magisk), you can use AdAway the most powerful solution for blocking ads at the system level. It edits the file hosts, redirecting requests to advertising domains to "nowhere".

Instructions:

1. Install Magisk (if not already installed).
2. Download AdAway from official website (in Play Market it is not).
3. Open AdAway, click Upload files and apply.
4. Restart the device.

Advantages:

• 💥 Blocks all advertising in YouTube, including banners and pop-ups.
• 🔧 Works for all applications, not just for YouTube.
• 📈 Does not affect Internet speed (unlike VPN solutions).

Risks:

• 🔐 Root voids warranty and may disrupt the operation of some applications (for example, banking).
• 🛠️ Incorrect editing hosts can lead to problems with the Internet.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with Android 10+ AdAway may not work due to restrictions scoped storage. In this case, a module Magisk called Systemless Hosts.

7 will help. Alternative clients and the web version of YouTube

If all else fails, you can use alternative viewing methods:

🌐 Web version via browser:

• Open m.youtube.com in Chrome or Firefox.
• Install an extension to block ads (for example, uBlock Origin for Firefox).
• 📌 Minus: no background playback and notifications about new videos.

📺 Wrapper applications:

• 🎥 NewPipe — an open client with support for background playback and without unnecessary water.
• 🔍 SkyTube —an alternative with an emphasis on privacy (does not require an account Google).

⚠️ Limitations:

• Some functions (for example, comments or likes) may not work correctly.
• Google periodically blocks the API for third-party clients, so they may stop working.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions

❓ Is it possible to remove ads on YouTube without root and modified APKs?

Yes, there are several ways:

• Use DNS filters (for example, NextDNS).
• Install applications like Blokada or NetGuard.
• Enable traffic saving mode in the settings YouTube (removes some advertising, but not all).

However it is impossible to completely remove advertising without root or modified clients —some types of advertising (for example, sponsored integrations) are blocked only at the application level.

❓ Why did advertising appear again after updating YouTube?

This happens because:

• YouTube updates advertising mechanisms, and old blockers stop working.
• Modified clients (ReVanced) require manual update.
• ADB-commands are reset when the application is updated.

Solution: check the relevance of the method used and update the blocking tools.

❓ Is it safe to use modified clients?

The risks are minimal, but there are nuances:

• 🔒 Google may block your account for using unofficial clients (rare, but it happens).
• 🛡️ Download APK only from trusted sources (ReVanced, APKMirror).
• 🔄 Modified clients are not updated automatically - you need to monitor the release of new versions.

For maximum security, use guest mode in YouTube (without linking an account).

❓ How to remove ads on YouTube on Android TV?

On Android TV the same methods work, but with limitations:

• 📺 YouTube Premium is the most reliable way.
• 🌐 DNS filters (for example, through a router or Smart DNS).
• 📱 Modified clients (ReVanced) can be installed via ADB, but they may be unstable.

Difficulty: Android TV difficult get root, and many ad blockers are not optimized for the large screen.

❓ Why do ad blockers not work on some videos?

This is due to the fact that:

• 🎬 Some videos contain sponsored integrations (mentions of brands inside the video) that cannot be removed technically.
• 🔗 Advertising can be loaded from dynamic domainsthat are not included in blocker blacklists.
• 📡 On devices with Android 12+ Google tightened control over network requests, which complicates blocking.