Troubleshooting
Fixes for the YouTube Vanced and ReVanced problems people run into most: crashes, login failures, patch errors, and playback trouble. Pick your issue below.
Using this help center
Symptom categories cover playback, login, installation, patching, updates, and device compatibility.
Follow steps in order before factory-resetting or switching to an unknown APK mirror.
Link back to glossary terms when error messages mention GmsCore, split APK, or patch versions.
Choose your issue
Playback Issues
Buffering, playback errors, black screen, no audio, quality problems.
Affects: Vanced / ReVanced
Common fixes:
- Clear app cache
- Check internet connection
- Update to supported app version
- Re-patch with correct version
Login & MicroG Problems
Cannot sign in, login loops, Google account errors, MicroG crashes.
Affects: Vanced / ReVanced
Common fixes:
- Install/update GmsCore
- Clear MicroG data
- Re-authenticate account
- Check battery optimization settings
Installation Failures
'App not installed' error, signature conflicts, version mismatch.
Affects: Vanced / ReVanced
Common fixes:
- Uninstall conflicting app
- Enable unknown sources
- Check storage space
- Verify APK integrity
Patch Failures
ReVanced Manager errors, patches not applying, build failures.
Affects: ReVanced
Common fixes:
- Use recommended app version
- Update Manager
- Clear Manager cache
- Check available storage
Update Problems
Failed updates, version conflicts, Manager update issues.
Affects: ReVanced
Common fixes:
- Download latest Manager from GitHub
- Uninstall and re-patch
- Check for supported version changes
Device Compatibility
Architecture mismatch, Android version issues, device-specific bugs.
Affects: Vanced / ReVanced
Common fixes:
- Check minimum Android version
- Verify CPU architecture (ARM/x86)
- Test on different device if possible
Guides by app
YouTube Vanced Buffering
Fix slow loading and buffering issues
Vanced Keeps Stopping
Resolve crashes and force-close errors
Vanced App Not Installed
Fix installation failures on Vanced
Vanced Manager Not Working
Resolve legacy Manager issues
MicroG Login Issues
Fix Google sign-in on Vanced
ReVanced App Not Installed
Fix installation errors after patching
ReVanced Patch Failed
Resolve patching errors in Manager
ReVanced Manager Crashing
Fix Manager stability issues
ReVanced GmsCore Login
Fix Google login on ReVanced
ReVanced Playback Error
Fix video playback failures
ReVanced No Internet
Fix connectivity issues
ReVanced Update Problem
Fix update and version conflicts
ReVanced Black Screen
Fix display and rendering issues
Before you start
For ReVanced issues, check two things first: that Manager is up to date and that you patched the recommended base app version. An unsupported app version is behind most patch failures.
General troubleshooting steps
- Identify which app you are using - Vanced (discontinued) or ReVanced (active)
- Check your app version - For ReVanced, use the recommended supported version
- Clear cache and data - Go to Settings → Apps → [App] → Clear Cache
- Check companion apps - Make sure MicroG/GmsCore is installed and up to date
- Check your internet - Test the same connection with the official YouTube app
- Re-patch if using ReVanced - A fresh patch clears up problems that survive everything else
- Check community resources - Reddit and the official docs often have fixes for recent breakage
Safety warning
While searching for fixes, be wary of sites that:
- Offer "fixed" APKs as solutions to problems
- Require you to download additional apps to "fix" issues
- Ask for personal information or account credentials
Frequently asked questions
YouTube Vanced was discontinued in March 2022 and gets no updates. Each change YouTube makes to its backend breaks the app a little more, so crashes become more frequent over time.
Non-root ReVanced needs GmsCore for Google account login. Install or update GmsCore, and make sure battery optimization is not restricting it.
This usually means a signature conflict. Uninstall the existing version of the app before installing the patched one.
The most common cause is patching an unsupported base app version. Always use the version Manager recommends.
If you are on Vanced and the same problems keep returning, yes. Switching to ReVanced or an alternative beats fighting an app that no longer gets updates.