What Is Background Playback?

Background playback lets audio or video continue when the app is not in the foreground or the screen is off. YouTube Premium includes this on mobile; modified apps historically offered it for free.

In Vanced and ReVanced

YouTube Vanced and ReVanced enable background play and audio-only modes through patches. In ReVanced, enable the background playback patches during the patching step.

Battery and data tips

Background streaming uses more battery and mobile data. Disable autoplay on mobile data and use Wi-Fi for long listening sessions.

Before you install

Always download patchers, GmsCore, and APK bases from official project pages or trusted mirrors listed in our safety guides. Mismatched versions are the most common cause of playback and login failures after setup.