📅 Last updated: August 2026
What Are ReVanced Patches?
Patches are modular. Vanced bundled every modification into one fixed app; with ReVanced you pick which changes go into your build during the patching process.
Popular Patches
| Patch | Description | App |
|---|---|---|
| Hide ads | Removes video and banner advertisements | YouTube |
| Background playback | Keeps audio running when the screen is off | YouTube |
| SponsorBlock | Skips sponsored segments in videos | YouTube |
| Return YouTube Dislike | Shows dislike counts on videos | YouTube |
| Theme | Applies dark or AMOLED themes | YouTube |
| Playback speed | Adds extra playback speed options | YouTube |
| Client spoof | Spoofs the client to resolve playback issues | YouTube |
| Disable auto captions | Turns off automatic captions | YouTube |
| Hide layout components | Removes UI elements like comments and suggestions | YouTube |
| Swipe controls | Swipe on the player to adjust brightness and volume | YouTube |
| Music ad removal | Removes ads from YouTube Music | YouTube Music |
| Music background play | Keeps music playing with the screen off | YouTube Music |
How Patches Work
When ReVanced Manager runs a patch job, it:
- Takes a base app APK, such as YouTube, as input
- Applies your selected patches to change the app's behavior
- Produces a patched APK ready to install
Each patch targets particular base app versions. Running an unsupported version is the most common reason patching fails.
ReVanced Supported Versions
ReVanced patches expect specific base app versions, and the supported version moves whenever the team updates the patches. To find the current one:
- Open ReVanced Manager
- Tap "Patcher" → "Select an application"
- The Manager displays the recommended version for each app
- Download that exact version from a trusted source like APKMirror
Important: Any version other than the recommended one will likely cause patch failures or playback errors, so check the Manager before downloading anything.
Patch Updates
The team updates patches as app versions change and as new features land. The Manager picks up patch updates on its own.